Officers start off the month with a stolen vehicle recovery & DUI driver in custody

Written on 03/04/2025
Samantha Spitz


Date: 03/03/2025
 
WESTMINSTER, Colo -- On Saturday, March 1, just before 3 a.m., WPD officers located a stolen vehicle near 72nd Ave & Sheridan Blvd. Stop sticks were deployed successfully and the vehicle eventually came to a stop just south of the US 36 overpass. The driver (only occupant), who also appeared to be intoxicated, was taken into custody. Officers also recovered a firearm from the vehicle.


WPD officers recovered a firearm from the stolen vehicle.


This driver is facing a number of charges to include:
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
  • DUI 
  • Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender
  • Drove Vehicle While License Under Restraint
It should be noted that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.