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Black Hawk Police: October 2022

Posted 12/5/22

On 10/1/22, An officer responded to the Lodge Casino on a report of found drugs. The suspected drug (suspected Cocaine) was collected, but a suspect could not be identified. The case is

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Black Hawk Police: October 2022

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On 10/1/22, An officer responded to the Lodge Casino on a report of found drugs. The suspected drug (suspected Cocaine) was collected, but a suspect could not be identified. The case is inactive.

On 10/1/22, An officer responded to the Ameristar Casino located at 111 Richman Street for a person on the roof having a mental crisis, the person was removed from the roof, and transported to the hospital.

On 10/1/22, An officer responded to the Horseshoe Casino located at 401 Main Street, for a hit and run private property damage crash.

On 10/1/22, at 9:23 p.m., an officer responded to an injury accident, car versus pedestrian, at the 400 block of Hughesville Road.

On 10/2/22, a Black Hawk police officer responded to the Lady Luck Casino on the report of a stolen purse. At this time the suspect has not been identified. The case will remain open for further investigation.

On 10/2/22, at approximately 3:17 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Horseshoe Casino on a report of a male party that took food without paying. Upon contact with the male, he was unable to pay restitution so he was issued a summons.

On 10/3/22, Officers were dispatched to an assault in progress in a hotel room at the Ameristar Casino. None of the involved parties wanted to pursue criminal charges, and based on conflicting statements there were no charges filed. The parties were separated.

On 10/3/22, an officer responded to the Ameristar Casino for a property damage issue. A report taken.

On 10/3/22, at approximately 10:59 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a report of a female party's private videos taken off her phone on 10/2/22 at approximately 6:45 p.m. at the Horseshoe Casino. The officer spoke with the female in person and also contacted the suspect by phone. The female party stated that the videos were shared off her phone with the suspect by the suspect. The case is still active.

On 10/4/22, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Black Hawk officers were in the area of mm 5.8 Highway 119, posting camping notices. Officers documented graffiti located around the bridge in different areas.

On 10/4/22, an officer received a phone report of a theft incident, at the Ameristar Hotel. The suspect was located and transported to the Gilpin County Jail on multiple charges.

On 10/5/22, at approximately 8:23 p.m., officers responded to the Horseshoe Casino on a call of a wallet turned in without the money. The suspect was found and the money was returned to the owner.

On 10/5/22, officers were dispatched to the theft of a wallet at the Ameristar Casino. Surveillance was able to track the suspect and officers placed the male into custody. The wallet and stolen property was recovered. The suspect was issued a summons for theft and transported to jail for two felony warrants.

On 10/6/22, officers responded to the Monarch Casino parking garage in regards to a break-in of a personal vehicle. A report was taken.

On 10/6/22, at approximately 11:19 a.m., the Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to the Monarch Casino on the report of property theft. The suspect vehicle was identified, and the investigation is pending.

On 10/6/22, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino for a report of an incident that happened on 10/5/22. Officers spoke to the reporting parties and determined that the incident happened on the bus going down to Denver in Gilpin County and a deputy was requested. A report was taken to document the incident.

On 10/7/22, Black Hawk officers responded to the Bally's West Casino on a report of fraud involving an ID card. Suspect information was discovered during the investigation which is ongoing.

On 10/7/22, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Z Casino on a report of a vehicle driving erratically and struck a trash can. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the driver. It was determined that the driver was intoxicated and was arrested for DUI.

On 10/8/22, an officer responded to the Lady Luck valet parking lot on the report of a hit and run. No suspect was identified.

On 10/8/22, Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Ameristar Casino on a report of found drugs on the casino floor. A suspect was identified and issued a summons.

On 10/8/22, the Black Hawk Police Department responded to the Ameristar Casino on a report of theft of luggage. A suspect has been identified.

On 10/8/22, at approximately 3 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department took a phone report on lost property. Property has not been recovered, and no suspects have been identified.

On 10/8/22, at 10:22 p.m., Black Hawk officers took a report from a female who walked into the police department. The female party reported that her debit card was stolen and there were charges on it. An officer informed the female party that a report will be done.

On 10/9/22, an officer responded to the Gilpin Casino on the report of a counterfeit bill. One 100 dollar bill was confiscated.

On 10/9/22, an officer from the Black Hawk Police Department assisted Colorado State Patrol with a Spanish translation.

On 10/9/22, officers responded to a physical disturbance between a male and a female at the Horseshoe Casino. An investigation was conducted and the female was found to be the aggressor. The officer arrested the female party and transported her to jail on the new charges.

On 10/10/22, officers responded to the Monarch Casino in regards to a harassment incident. A report was taken.

On 10/10/22, officers were leaving the Monarch Casino when they were flagged down by casino staff. The staff reported that they had just found three live bullets in the casino. The bullets were collected by officers and a report was taken.

On 10/10/22, an officer responded to the 6.5-mile marker of Highway 119, for a traffic accident. A report was taken.

On 10/10/22, at approximately 3:28 p.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino on a report of a male threatening people. Officers contacted the male party and issued a summons, the male was transported by medics to a hospital.

On 10/10/22, at approximately 10:38 p.m., officers responded to the Ameristar Casino, on a call of a disturbance between two males. One of the males was arrested for assault in the 3rd degree and booked into the Gilpin County jail.

On 10/11/22, an officer responded to the Ameristar Hotel in regards to a disturbance. An arrest was made and a report was taken.

On 10/11/22, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino on a report of a male party that kicked a female party. Upon contact, the female party identified the male and reported a prior relationship. The male fled the area before the arrival of officers.

On 10/11/22, officers responded to the Ameristar Casino in regards to found drugs. A party was served a summons and a report was taken.

On 10/12/22, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to 261 Main Street on the report of a found controlled substance. The substance was taken into custody, and the suspect was cited.

On 10/13/22, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to the Monarch Casino on the report of an intoxicated party refusing to leave and claiming harassment. After reviewing the video surveillance, the claim was determined to be unfounded.

On 10/13/22, while assisting with a vehicle lockout, the Black Hawk Police Department found a lost credit card at 245 Main Street in the parking lot. A found property report was filed and the card was placed into safe keeping.

On 10/13/22, at 5:17 p.m., an officer took a report of a purse theft that occurred at the Horseshoe Casino located at 401 Main Street. A male patron located the purse and had turned it into the casino.

On 10/14/22, at approximately 11:35 p.m., an officer recovered a stolen license plate off of a vehicle in the Monarch parking garage located at 488 Main Street.

On 10/14/22, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department responded to 111 Richman on the report of a found firearm. The firearm was booked into safekeeping and the registered owner was contacted.

On 10/15/22, officers responded to the 200 block of Main Street on a REDDI Report from the Lodge Casino. A male party was arrested for driving under the influence and released on a summons.

On 10/15/22, the Black Hawk Police Department observed a suspicious vehicle in the Lady Luck parking garage. The vehicle was found to have a stolen license plate. The plate was seized and a report was taken.

On 10/15/22, at approximately 2:12 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department took a phone report of a cold theft that occurred at the Ameristar Hotel and Casino. Surveillance is currently pending.

On 10/15/22, an officer responded to the Ameristar Casino on the report of a theft. A suspect was issued a Municipal summons for theft.

On 10/16/22, an officer responded to the Ameristar Casino on the report of a theft. A suspect was issued a summons for theft.

On 10/16/22, officers responded to a disturbance at the Dakota Lot regarding a possible Domestic Violence call. Further investigation determined no crime had been committed.

On 10/16/22, a Black Hawk police officer responded to 401 Main Street on a report of a counterfeit bill. The bill was confiscated and booked into evidence.

On 10/16/22, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the Ameristar Casino on the report of an irate male party returning a stolen wallet to the owner. Prior to police arrival, the suspect who stole and then returned the wallet left the casino. Items were still missing from the wallet that was returned and a receipt for an attempted ATM withdrawal was found inside the wallet that the owner had not made. The suspect was later found outside the Lodge Casino. He was cited for theft and unlawful use of a financial transaction device. The next day the victim stated the transaction was not to his account and he received all of his items back when the suspect handed it to him. The case was closed and a report taken.

On 10/16/22, Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the theft of a cell phone at the Horseshoe Casino. At this time, the identity of the suspect(s) is unknown.

On 10/16/22, an employee of the Monarch Casino called to report a lost money clip. The employee believes he dropped the money clip at Lady Luck Casino and states someone has since attempted to use his Wells Fargo debit card. The reporting party has not retrieved the necessary information referencing the Wells Fargo transactions. Surveillance at Lady Luck Casino is attempting to locate the money clip being dropped.

On 10/17/22, officers with the Black Hawk Police Department responded to the Lady Luck Hotel for a welfare check. One of the parties involved had two outstanding warrants and was arrested and transported to the Gilpin County Jail.

On 10/17/22, an officer took a phone report from a female stating she was being harassed over her cell phone while she was in her room at the Ameristar Casino. The female advised this was an ongoing issue between her ex-boyfriend and his wife. Both parties were spoken to and a report was taken.

On 10/18/22, an officer located a stolen van, at the Lady Luck parking lot. The van was reported stolen out of Denver and the vehicle was impounded. A report was taken.

On 10/18/22, an officer from the Black Hawk Police Department took a phone report on possible harassment. Both parties involved were contacted and they agreed it was a civil issue at the time. A report was created for documentation of the incident.

On 10/17/22, a City of Black Hawk employee found and turned in a small necklace pendant that was found while walking along the creek side path near the 300 block of Main Street. It was booked in for safekeeping.

On 10/18/22, at approximately 9:55 p.m., officers responded to the Monarch Casino, on a theft of a jacket. The jacket was recovered, and the suspect was issued a summons and released.

On 10/19/22, an officer was conducting an area check of the Ameristar Casino parking garage with the automated license plate reader. The officer had a brief conversation with a male party and after passing the vehicle, was alerted the registered owner had a felony warrant. The male driver was contacted and confirmed he is the registered owner. The male party was taken into custody and transported to jail on his warrant.

On 10/19/22, the Black Hawk Police Department responded to the 200 block of Main Street on a report of a hit-and-run crash. No suspect has been identified, and a report was taken.

On 10/19/22, an officer completed a phone report of a lost medical bag at the Monarch Casino.

On 10/20/22, the Black Hawk Police Department responded to a report of a stolen wallet at the Monarch Casino. A report was taken, and a suspect was identified.

On 10/20/22, an officer was flagged down by a person who wanted assistance locating his hotel room at the Monarch Casino, where he left his $3500 jackpot.

On 10/20/22, at approximately 5:46 p.m., officers responded to the Dakota parking lot on a report of suspicious activity. Two male parties were contacted and one was taken into custody due to unrelated active warrants.

On 10/20/22, at 8:28 p.m., an officer responded to the Ameristar Casino for a party who passed a counterfeit $20. The party who passed it was identified, and the bill was seized.

On 10/21/22, an officer responded to the Monarch Casino on the report of a trespassing party. One suspect was issued a summons for trespass.

On 10/21/22, at 3:05 a.m., an officer responded to the Dakota parking lot for a disturbance in progress. A suspect was identified and was arrested on Felony charges.

On 10/21/22, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to 120 Main Street on the report of possible fraudulent activity. Suspects fled the scene and officers were unable to locate. The case is pending.

On 10/22/22, at approximately 4 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to 220 Chase Street on the report of suspicious persons. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting and took a report. Upon conducting area checks, officers were unable to locate the suspect.

On 10/22/22, officers were dispatched to the Ameristar Casino in regards to a party urinating in public. A summons was issued and a report was taken.

On 10/22/22, officers responded to the Ameristar Casino on the report of a physical disturbance. One male was arrested for assault in the 3rd degree (DV).

On 10/22/22, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to the Ameristar Casino on the report of a found unknown controlled substance. The controlled substance was recovered and booked for destruction.

On 10/23/22, an officer responded to Bally's West on the report of a disturbance. One suspect was issued a summons for disorderly conduct and harassment.

On 10/23/22, officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino to assist investigators with the Colorado Division of Gaming with a party who was refusing to leave. Officers arrived and the male suspect left without receiving any charges.

On 10/24/22, at approximately 12:22 a.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino on a report of a female party on the property that was trespassing. Officers contacted the female and confirmed a court order exclusion from all casinos in Colorado. Officers issued a summons and the female party was escorted off the property.

On 10/24/22, an officer responded to a report of a theft at the Ameristar Casino. The victim and suspect were interviewed and found to be having a civil dispute over money the suspect lent the victim. Both parties agreed that the victim had given the suspect collateral for the money owed. It was determined that the suspect later hit the victim after the victim followed the suspect to Bally's North Casino. The suspect was issued a summons for harassment and both parties were advised the remainder of their concerns would have to be addressed in civil court.

On 10/24/22, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino on a report of a 911 hang-up. Officers contacted an affiliated room where a male and female were inside. Officers investigated due to there being a report of a possible assault. The male and female were separated for the night.

On 10/24/22, a party called to report her rings were missing from her hotel room at the Ameristar Casino. The female reporting party stated she checked in at her hotel on 10/21/22 and checked out on 10/22/22 and forgot her rings in the hotel room. The rings were not turned into lost and found. A report was taken.

On 10/24/22, a subject came into the police department to report that he was being followed and that people were out to kill him. It was determined that the male subject was having a mental health crisis and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

On 10/24/22, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to a welfare check of a male party possibly suicidal in an assist to Castle Rock Police Department. The male was possibly staying at the Ameristar but was found to have a room at the Monarch. Officers contacted the male and it was found he was not a danger to himself or others.

On 10/25/22, an officer was conducting a walk at the Ameristar Casino and was advised of an uncooperative patron. The patron had been asked to leave and refused. The female patron was issued a summons for trespassing and released to a sober party.

On 10/25/22, an officer located a lost wallet, in the 200 block of Gregory Street. A report was taken.

On 10/26/22, an officer responded to the Horseshoe Casino for a theft incident. A report was taken.

On 10/26/22, officer's were on a call at the Monarch Casino when a fight was aired. It was found to be a verbal altercation between two parties that was no longer active. Investigation is ongoing to identify the parties in one of the groups with charges pending for disorderly conduct.

On 10/26/22, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Ameristar Casino on a report of two parties smoking something off the foil in a truck. Officers contacted the parties on the gaming floor. The male was identified and had warrants from out of state. The male was transported without incident to Gilpin County Jail along with his property.

On 10/26/22, a Black Hawk officer was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle theft from the Dakota Lot. Surveillance cameras showed an unknown blue Hyundai SUV parked next to the stolen vehicle and a passenger stole the vehicle. The case is under investigation.

On 10/27/22, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Lodge Casino on a report of found drugs. Officers arrived on scene and seized the drugs and have booked them in for destruction.

On 10/27/22, Monarch Casino surveillance called to report a female guest in a hotel room who told staff she is being trafficked. The case is under investigation by detectives.

On 10/27/22 the Black Hawk Police Department responded to assist the Colorado State Patrol on a series of vehicle crashes that occurred on Highway 119 near mile marker 4.

On 10/26/22, while driving a patrol vehicle, an officer backed a patrol vehicle into a brick wall. A report was taken.

On 10/26/22, while driving a City of Black Hawk vehicle, an officer bumped the patrol vehicle against a yellow parking Bollard. A report was taken.

On 10/27/22, at approximately 8:12 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to the Ameristar parking garage on the report of cold property damage. Surveillance footage was viewed and the claim was deemed unfounded.

On 10/27/22, officers responded to the Sasquatch Casino in regards to a damaged property incident. A report was taken.

On 10/27/22, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino on a report of a counterfeit bill. Officers seized the bill and it has been booked into evidence. A suspect was not charged.

On 10/28/22, Officer responded to the Lodge Casino on the report of found drugs on the casino floor. A possible suspect was identified, and investigations are still ongoing.

On 10/28/22, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to  the Ameristar Casino, on the report of lost property. The property was found and returned to the victim.

On 10/28/22, officers responded to the Monarch Casino in regards to a male on the gaming floor with a possible warrant. A similar male was contacted and arrested on a warrant.

On 10/29/22, officers responded to the Lodge Casino in regards to found drugs. The drugs were collected and a report was taken.

On 10/29/22, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the Ameristar Casino on the report of a vehicle break-in. A suspect vehicle has been identified.

On 10/29/22, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Black Hawk Police Department was dispatched to Z Casino, on a report of harassment. A victim statement was taken and a police report was filed. The suspect was unable to be located.

On 10/30/22, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Black Hawk officers were dispatched to the Monarch Casino on a report of a trespassed party on the property. Officers arrived and contacted the female party and she was issued a summons for trespass.

On 10/30/22, officers responded to the Monarch Casino in regards to found drugs. Presumed drugs were recovered and a report was taken.

On 10/30/22, officers from the Black Hawk Police Department responded to Monarch Valet on a report of a vehicle that appeared to be following the reporting party from the Lady Luck Casino. Neither party wanted to press charges. One involved party had an outstanding warrant and was transported to the Gilpin County Jail.

On 10/31/22, at approximately 6:40 a.m., officers were notified by the Thornton Police Department that their officers were out with a victim who was stating she was involved in a domestic dispute in our city in front of the Monarch Casino at approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning. The female was in the hospital getting treated while the male ran from Thornton Police but was later caught. Thornton was holding the male on 2 felony warrants. Black Hawk officers responded to the hospital and later issued a warrant for the male suspect's arrest. A report was taken.

On 10/31/22, a Black Hawk Police officer responded to the Ameristar Garage on a report of a vehicle damage traffic accident. Both vehicles had minor damage and photographs were taken. One vehicle was unoccupied but the owner was later located inside the casino. Both parties provided their insurance information and agreed to handle it on their own.

On 10/31/22, a Black Hawk Police officer administered CPR to a male party in the Black Hawk Police Department parking lot. The Gilpin County Ambulance and Black Hawk Fire Department also responded to the scene. An adult male was pronounced deceased and was turned over to the Gilpin County Coroner's Office.

On 10/31/22, at approximately 6:56 p.m., officers responded to the Monarch Casino, on a disturbance report. The female suspect left the scene prior to the officers' arrival a warrant will be issued for her arrest.

On 10/31/22, a Black Hawk officer was dispatched to a cold report of the theft of $100 left by a machine. On 10/29/22, an unknown male suspect took the money. At this time the case is under investigation.