Olde Town Arvada Shooting: CIRT Completes Investigation

Hello, Arvadans! You may notice our format for Sunday newsletters looks a little different — we're now dedicating Sunday to a roundup of Arvada's most important news from over the past week. We hope you like it!

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 61. Air quality is expected to be in the 'good' to 'moderate' range, according to a state pollution forecast.

Here are the top stories from the past week in Arvada:

1. A Critical Incident Response Team has completed its investigation into the Olde Town Arvada shooting, and now the Jeffco DA and the team will conduct a review and determine whether to file charges in the case. (CBS Denver)
2. A group of Arvada residents decided to speak up over frustrations with a Union Pacific train that was left idling for days. Arvadans said the train is loud and smelly. (The Denver Channel)
3. Jeffco Public Schools, one of Colorado's largest school districts, began student surveillance testing Thursday in a new COVID-19 program. The district partnered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and its testing provider Mobile Health to launch the program, which includes testing sites at 18 high schools and four district facilities.
4. President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Colorado next week to participate in a Build Back Better event, the White House said. The visit is part of a western tour that also includes stops in Idaho and California. (Patch)
5. Colorado's state public health agency released new data Wednesday that shows the rate of breakthrough COVID-19 cases. The statistics were released as hospitalizations surge in Colorado — mostly among those who aren't vaccinated, public health officials said. (Patch)
6. The 2021 NFL season starts this week, with the Denver Broncos set to kick off against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Here's how to watch the season opener! (Patch)

Arvada Patch Notebook

• Arvada Police Department: "Much like the rest of the metro area, crime rates are on the rise in Arvada. On average Arvada will see 15 to 20 stolen vehicles in one week." (Facebook)
• Arvada Fire Department: "Retired Battalion Chief Rich DeCino died on Aug. 25 at the age of 62 surrounded by loved ones. Battalion Chief DeCino joined the department as a volunteer in 1983 and served as firefighter, lieutenant, and captain of Station 1." (Facebook)
• City of Arvada Government: "Did you know? Wadsworth Boulevard--today one of the most traveled north-south arterials along Colorado's Front Range--was named in 1893 on petition of the citizens after Benjamin Wadsworth's untimely death due to a runaway horse accident." (Facebook)
• Arvada Center: "Here's your first look at both casts of I Do! I Do! Beginning on Michael and Agnes's wedding day in 1898, this story follows 50 years of ups and downs, arguments and reconciliations, changing eras and an evolving connection between two people." (Instagram)
• Arvada Farmers Market: "Let's celebrate the Peach!!! The 2021 Peach Festival at the Arvada Farmers Market is this Sunday, with peaches in peak season. Peaches in all shapes and forms: Jams, Spreads, Chutneys, Desserts, Breads, Pastries, even soaps, flavor..." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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.