4 Fort Lupton Press
April 27, 2023
Fort Lupton Police Blotter BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Here are the police reports for April 8 to April 14 to the Fort Lupton Police Department. Not every call made to the police is not listed on this report. April 8
A Fort Lupton man, 29, reported an attempted auto theft in the 600 block of 10th Street. The case was under investigation. A Fort Lupton man, 40, reported his vehicle stolen in the 1400 block of Eight Street. The case was under investigation. Police arrested a Fort Lupton man,46, in the 100 block of Fourth Street on a Weld County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge, an Adams County warrant for domestic violence and a Jefferson County warrant for failure to comply with probation conditions on a theft charge. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Police took a Fort Lupton man, 35, into custody in the 200 block of Fourth Street for felony eluding, resisting arrest, obstructing police operations and for multiple war-
rants. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. A Fort Lupton man, 20, was arrested at U.S. Highway 52 & Weld County Road 21 for DUI and other associated traffic offenses. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Police issued a summons to a Fort Lupton woman, 36, in 1300 South Denver Avenue on a traffic offense for speeding, driving while license is under restraint, license plate violation and no insurance.
Jail. Police issued a summons to a Broomfield man, 25, and a juvenile female of Brighton after causing an accident at McKinley & Third Avenue. A Fort Lupton man, 49 reported his trailer stolen from his property in the 200 block of South Denver Avenue. The case was under investigation. A Denver man, 44, reported solicitation from a prostitute in the 100 block of McKinley Avenue. The case was under investigation.
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Police arrested a Fort Lupton man,32, in the 600 block of 14th Street for obstruction and disorderly conduct. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Police took a Fort Lupton woman, 36, into custody at 20th & South Grand Avenue on a Weld County Sheriff ’s office warrant for failure to comply with conditions of bond on child abuse charges. She was held on bond at the Weld County Jail.
Police arrested a Fort Lupton man, 28 in the 1000 block of Village Drive on Weld County warrants for failure to appear on an obstruction charge, an illegal weapon charge, and a charge of driving while license is under restraint, a Greeley warrant for failure to appear on a drug possession charge, and Boulder warrants for failure to appear on a drug possession charge and a DUI charge. He was held bond at the Weld County Jail.
len in the 700 block of Third Street. The case was under investigation. Police arrested a Lochbuie man, 36, in the 2900 block of Ninth Street for a Weld County warrant for failure to comply with probation for DUI, failure to comply with probation for possession of drugs and introduction of contraband by a prisoner. He was held by the Weld County Jail. A Fort Lupton man, 35, and a woman, also 35, were both arrested in the 200 block of Fourth Street for resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer. The woman had a Weld County warrant for failure to appear on drug possession charges and driving while her license was suspended and for a Thornton PD warrant for shoplifting. Both were held on bond at Weld County Jail Police arrested a Fort Lupton juvenile male, 10, for 2nd Degree Assault. He was released to home detention. April 14
Police arrested an Aurora man, 34, on a Denver warrant for assault. He was held bond at the Weld County
A Fort Lupton man, 85, reported his 1990 Lincoln Town Car was sto-
A Fort Lupton man, 29, reported a burglary at his home in the 1000 block of South Rollie Avenue. There was damage but nothing was taken. The case was under investigation.
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BRIEFS Great Plains Field of Honor returns
The Great Plains Field of Honor® returns to Fort Lupton’s Pearson Park Complex April 26-29 to honor veterans and first responders who have earned the community’s gratitude. Don’t miss the big ceremony at 1 p.m. April 29 with live music, speakers, two flyovers, a 21-gun salute and more! For more information or to sponsor the event or dedicate a flag, go to https://www.healingfield.org/event/ fortluptonco23/ Shred-It Day
The City’s annual on-site document shredding from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. April 26 City Hall-130 So. McKinley Ave. The service is open to all Fort Lupton residents and business owners. Bring bank statements and financial documents. CD’s old credit cards. Easter egg hunt
The annual Easter egg hunt takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Community Park outside the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. The traditional event also includes fresh coffee for the adults and fun for the kids. Hunting areas are set off by age .. up to 3 years, 4- to 8-year-olds and 9- to 12-year-olds. Ten gold prize eggs will be in each of the hunting areas. There will be an opportunity for pictures with the Easter bunny, too. Visit https://fortluptonco.gov/857/ Easter-Egg-Hunt. Great Plains Field of Honor
Pearson Park, U.S. Highway 85 and state Highway 52, will be the scene of a four-day display of the Great Plains Field of Honor. It runs from April 26 through April 28. The event honors veterans and first responders. Vis.it https://www.heal-
This year’s Cinco de Mayo 5K run will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Railroad Park, across the street from the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Live music and prizes are part of the agenda as well. Visit https://fortluptonco.gov/775/Cinco-de-Mayo-5K. ONGOING
South Platte Historical Society is hosting summer at the Independence one-room school. Children can have fun experiencing pioneer living. 2001 Historic Parkway, Fort Lupton, CO Session #1 June 5-7 Session #2 June 12-14 Session #3 June 19-20 Go to www.spvhs and click Annual Events, Independent School for Flyer and Registration Form or contact LaVon lwatson@spvhs.org LaVon Watson 720-273-3609 Splash pad
The city of Fort Lupton is searching for comments about and sponsorships for a new splash pad. Sponsor funds will be used for the splash park and amenities. Call 303857-6694 Donation time
The Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches). Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. The bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs. Drop off donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., weekdays between 9 a.m. and
Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun talk. Blessings in a Bag
Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps school children in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an allvolunteer program and is in need of volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303-718-4440. Mail donations to Blessings in a Bag, 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton 80621. Drop-in child care
The Fort Lupton Recreation Center offers drop-in child care from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 303857-4200. Fort Lupton senior lunches
Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Sign up by noon the previous Thursday. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166. Coffee group
Fort Lupton’s weekly coffee group sessions are at 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 303-857-4200. Silver Sneakers Silver Sneaker Yoga is available Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.
The city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-857-4200. Pen pals
Fort Lupton’s senior pen pal program through Twombly Elementary School is looking for participants. Learn more at: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/950/Senior-Pen-PalProgram. Craft classes
Monthly craft classes through the Fort Lupton Recreation Center (203 S. Harrison Ave.) are available. Call 303857-4200, ext. 6166 with questions. Free short-term radon test kits
Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www. drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement. Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov. com/go/radon. Warm line up and running
Community Reach Center is offering a warm line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mentalhealth professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance. The line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second floor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.