🌱 Hells Angels Member Sues Police + Car Thefts On The Rise

Denver CO

08 November, 2021

6:57 PM

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Morning, people of Denver! Amber Fisher here with the latest edition of the Denver Daily, which includes news about a Hells Angels lawsuit against police, surging vehicle thefts and the Olde Town Arvada shooting investigation. First, today's weather: You can expect thickening clouds throughout the day, but warmer temperatures. High: 65 Low: 43. Here are the top stories in Denver today: A SWAT officer shot a Denver Hells Angels Motorcycle Club member with a projectile during a 2019 raid, and now he is suing police over use of force. The projectile was meant to break a door lock, but when the member opened the door, the projectile struck and critically injured him, court documents show. The member is accused of helping other members kidnap and severely beat a man in 2019. (Paywall - The Denver Post)Vehicle thefts are on the rise in Denver, and for some people, the thefts can be devastating and life-changing. Some thieves target medical facilities, where some of Colorado's most vulnerable families park their cars while loved ones are hospitalized. (CBS Denver) Prosecutors will not charge an Arvada police officer in the June shooting of Samaritan Johnny Hurley, the Jeffco district attorney announced Monday. Officers believed Hurley was a second mass shooter, the DA said. (Arvada Patch) The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Friday to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, one of two key parts of President Joe Biden's domestic agenda. The bill would provide funding in Colorado for public transit, federal railways, roads, bridges, clean drinking water, high speed internet and investment in electric vehicles. (Patch)Do you have someone you're grateful for? One goal of our "30 Days Of Gratitude" series is to show our appreciation for all the people and things that make our lives richer. We invite you to fill out a form and write a letter of thanks to a person, group or thing that makes life in Denver better. (Denver Patch) Today's Denver Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Denver! Today in Denver: Business Owner's Forum - Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (9 a.m.) Black Construction Group Meeting - Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (4:30 p.m.) Emerging Entrepreneurs Four Night Workshop Series (6 p.m.) Denver Patch Notebook Denver Botanic Gardens: Blossoms of Light tickets are now on sale. The event set to be held Nov. 19 to Jan. 8. New this year: a 200-foot-long light tunnel in the O'Fallon Perennial Walk, complete with choreographed light displays. (Facebook) City and County of Denver Government: Around 1 in 8 Denverites are housing insecure, the city said. Housing insecurity places people one illness, paycheck, or car breakdown away from possibly experiencing an episode of homelessness. (Facebook) Denver Police Department: Can you help investigators find Jesse James Lisenbee? Lisenbee is wanted for assault, and he's been accused in the past of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence, police said. (Facebook) City and County of Denver Government: Students will soon dine on fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the district's new greenhouse. (Facebook) Denver Broncos Community Development: The Denver Broncos and Delta Dental of Colorado have teamed up to recognize Colorado educators who are game-changers inside and outside of the classroom through the Touchdowns For Teachers program. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Get in the Game! IRA Retirement Investing (Nov. 9) New Retirement Savings Seminar (Nov. 9) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (Nov. 9) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (Nov. 10) Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (Nov. 11) Dakota Ridge Soccer Indoor Clinic/Tournament (Nov. 14) Unicorn Rides & Pizza Party (Nov. 14) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (Nov. 16) Add your event Announcements: Tennyson Community Programs Provide Mental Health Support (Details) Add your announcement Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you around. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Amber Fisher About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected].