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In today's newsletter:
- Why Lakewood police may upgrade charges in the Central bus crash
- How DNA from a burned glove cracked this Lakewood homicide case
- Why a notorious Lakewood fraud case is back in court now
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Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sun; windy in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 29.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 48 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SUV driver in Central bus crash is looking at possible homicide charge (kdvr.com) — A serious crash at Kipling Parkway and West Sixth Avenue in Lakewood has left one passenger dead and several Central High School wrestlers still hospitalized, and the SUV driver now faces possible vehicular homicide charges. Lakewood police say excessive speed played a major role and are working with prosecutors on upgraded counts as the investigation continues. 
• Affidavit: 83-year-old woman was strangled to death in Lakewood burglary; suspect arrested (denver7.com) — Lakewood police have arrested a 41-year-old man accused of breaking into an 83-year-old woman’s S. Kendall Street home, killing her, and trying to set the house on fire. An affidavit says DNA from a burned glove and other evidence tied him to the scene, and he’s now being held without bond on murder, arson, and burglary charges.
• Woman faces multiple allegations of financial crimes 14 years after she faked her cancer diagnosis (9news.com) — Lakewood residents are learning that Ann Crall, whose fake cancer scheme once stunned the Lakewood Police Department and community, is now facing fresh financial crime charges. Prosecutors in Jefferson and Prowers counties accuse her of multiple fraud, theft, forgery, and motor vehicle theft offenses, and a legal analyst says her history could mean lengthy prison time if she’s convicted.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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- Closed for Private Event
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8:00 am - Toddler Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
9:15 am - Preschool Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
10:15 am - Let's Dance
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
11:15 am - Inside the Orchestra
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
11:15 am - A Nonfiction Book Group: Gator Country
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
6:00 pm - Tweens Writing Group
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
6:30 pm - Jefferson County Corrections Board
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
7:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- What's Brewing Golden - Location Change for December!
The Golden Welcome Center, Board Room , 1010 Washington Ave , Golden
8:00 am - Closed for Private Event
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Free Coworking Day At Office Evolution Golden!
Golden Chamber of Commerce , 1010 Washington Ave #1141 , Golden
9:00 am - W+M University: Business Planning for Agents Who Hate Business Planning — West + Main
West + Main Homes , 2010 Youngfield St , Lakewood
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Operation Blue Santa donates hundreds of toys to Wheat Ridge children in need during (cbsnews.com)
- Shuttered Denver Hospital Trades for $60M (connectcre.com)
- Basketball Game Preview: Wheat Ridge Farmers vs. Skyline Falcons + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
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- Alabama Shakes Announce Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates (ticketnews.com)
Golden
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