Richard Cote

Denver

Digital Desk Producer at KUSA-TV (Denver, CO)

UNM graduate, Go Lobos! Ideas are my own. Retweets are NOT endorsements. Senior Digital Producer for 9NEWS (KUSA) in Denver, CO.

Articles

600 pounds of marijuana stolen from CSP evidence container

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — The Colorado State Patrol is looking for suspects who stole 600 pounds of marijuana from an evidence parking lot in Arapahoe County earlier this month. On the morning of April 4, a Colorado State Patrol evidence technician found damage to a secured gate away from the lot's entrance, according to a press release from the state patrol. A secured trailer, where the marijuana was stored, was also broken into, the state patrol said.
1 dead after crash involving RTD light rail

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

LONE TREE, Colo. — One person is dead after a crash involving a car and an RTD light rail train early Tuesday morning. Crews with South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the light rail station near 10200 Station Way in Lone Tree for a report of a crash involving a train, South Metro Fire posted on the social platform X. The train had stopped near the C-470 and Interstate 25 interchange, according to South Metro Fire.
Police arrest Fort Collins man for multiple sexual assaults

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Fort Collins Police Services have arrested a man wanted in connection to two sexual assaults in March. On March 16, a victim reported to Fort Collins Police that a man had approached her and sexually assaulted her around 2 a.m. as she was walking downtown. The victim was able to run away, according to police. On March 23, a different victim called police to report she was sexually assaulted by a man who she met on a dating app, police said.
Colorado Rockies uniform history: A look back at 33 years of jerseys

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

DENVER — For a long time, Major League Baseball (MLB) teams had two uniforms: home white uniforms and road gray uniforms. These were simpler times. In the 1970s, some teams moved away from the traditional white home jerseys in favor of more colorful options. Then, in the 1990s, the league started experimenting with alternate jerseys. Clubs could have three or more uniforms for the season.
Police looking for missing Denver teen

3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

DENVER — The Denver Police Department is looking for a 16-year-old who was last seen on Sunday in the Northfield neighborhood. Jerry "Owen" Van-Pierson was last seen in the area of 8500 East Northfield Blvd about 1:15 p.m., according to police. He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and green shoes, police said. Van-Pierson also goes by the name Owen, police said. According to police, Van-Pierson has a developmental disability and is reluctant to speak with strangers.
2 dead after fire at assisted living facility in Centennial

4 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Richard Cote

Two people were killed and four others injured after a fire Thursday morning at an assisted living facility. According to South Metro Fire Rescue, the fire happened at a home near East Arapahoe Road and South Quebec Street. South Metro Fire first posted about the fire on the social platform X at about 2:30 a.m.Five people were rescued from the home and taken to the hospital, according to South Metro Fire. Another person got out on their own and was also taken to the hospital.
Denver motorcycle officer injured in crash

4 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

DENVER — A Denver Police motorcycle officer was involved in a crash Thursday morning in the 4100 block of Brighton Boulevard. That's just south of Interstate 70 on Brighton Boulevard. Police said the crash happened at about 8:33 a.m. and involved the police officer and another motorist. The officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. The driver of the other vehicle remained on scene, police said. Denver Police are investigating the crash.
Early morning house fire injures 6 in Centennial

4 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Six people were injured after an early morning house fire in Centennial Thursday. The fire happened at a home near East Arapahoe Road and South Quebec Street, according to South Metro Fire Rescue. South Metro Fire first posted about the fire at about 2:30 a.m. on the social platform X. Five people were rescued from the home and taken to the hospital, according to South Metro Fire. Another person was able to get out on their own and was also taken to the hospital.
Police pursuit on Interstate 70 ends with crash, 2 injured

4 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

WESTMINSTER, Colo — Two people were injured after a vehicle police were pursuing crashed into another vehicle on Interstate 70 near Interstate 225 Wednesday night. Ata about 10:15 p.m., Westminster police officers responded to a disturbance at the Comfort Suites located at West 120th Avenue and North Delaware Street, according to police.
Shots fired at officers during pursuit on Interstate 225

4 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

AURORA, Colo. — Two people were injured when a truck crashed after a pursuit with Aurora Police early Wednesday morning. At about 1:30 a.m., police responded to a felony menacing call near 32nd Avenue and 32nd Place, according to police. Officers spotted a red suspect vehicle going eastbound on Colfax Avenue, police said. The vehicle led police onto southbound Interstate 225 when a white truck began to block officers from the red vehicle, according to police.