Man Attacks Cyclist, Throws Rock At Employee In Boulder: Police

Boulder CO

20 May, 2021

3:21 PM

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BOULDER, CO — A man was arrested in connection with a crime spree Tuesday in downtown Boulder, police said. Joshua Michael Menendez, 29, faces charges of menacing, criminal mischief, third-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer, Boulder police said. A cyclist was riding on the bike path near Broadway and Arapahoe Avenue, when Menendez ran towards him and kicked him off his bike, according to police. Menendez then punched the cyclist in the head multiple times and ran off, authorities said. The cyclist said he didn't know Menendez. After officers were called to the area, police received another 911 call from Lazy J's Smoke Shop, at 1650 Arapahoe Ave. The business reported that Menendez seriously damaged their glass door when he threw a rock at one of their employees. Don't miss the latest news updates in Boulder: Free Boulder Patch Newsletters and Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter When officers saw Menendez, he tried to run away, but he was taken into custody, police said. The cyclist suffered serious injuries, but was expected to recover, authorities said. No other injuries were reported.