Police News

Press Releases are a tool to inform the public and media about important incidents or investigations in a timely and accurate manner. We are committed to transparency, building trust with the community and ensuring consistent communication during emergencies, criminal investigations or public safety concerns.

Media inquiries can be directed to: fcpsmedia@fortcollins.gov or 970-818-8950

Officer Charged With Attempted Exploitation of a Child

Published on February 04, 2026

Based on evidence gathered during the criminal investigation into his alleged inappropriate requests made to a female victim, Cirone turned himself into the Larimer County Jail on Wednesday, February 4, 2025.

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Police Investigate Serious Crash at S College Ave/W Lake St

Published on February 03, 2026

On February 3, 2026, at approximately 3:21 PM Fort Collins Police were notified of a serious motorcycle verse SUV collision at the intersection of South College Avenue and West Lake Street.

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Fort Collins Police Facility Improvements Strengthen Community Care

Published on January 22, 2026

Over the next several months, temporary detention space within the Fort Collins Police building will be reconstructed into a shared workspace for two Special Operation Division teams.

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Suspect Arrested for First Degree Murder

Published on December 22, 2025

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 7:57 p.m., Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) was dispatched to the 2000 block of Battlecreek Drive on reports of a shooting that had just occurred.

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Police Arrest Former School Counselor for Sexual Assault on a Child

Published on November 20, 2025

In August 2025, Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) were notified of a sexual relationship between a school counselor at Poudre School District’s (PSD) Poudre Community Academy and a juvenile student.

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Suspect Arrested After Early Morning Burglary in Fort Collins

Published on November 18, 2025

During the early morning hours of November 18, 2025, at approximately 5:01 a.m. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) responded to a burglary in progress in the 2000 block of Shandy St.

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CIRT Investigation Update

Published on November 17, 2025

The Eighth Judicial Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate an officer-involved shooting.

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Police Investigate Serious Motorcycle & Car Crash

Published on October 26, 2025

On October 26, 2025, at approximately 11:14 am, Fort Collins Police were notified of a serious, two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Rutgers Avenue and South College Avenue.

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Police Investigate Serious Motorcycle & Car Crash

Published on October 17, 2025

On October 17, 2025, at approximately 2:19 pm, Fort Collins Police were notified of a serious, two-vehicle collision in the 6200 block of South College Ave.

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Update to Press Release: Police Investigate Shooting Incident

Published on October 06, 2025

On September 30, 2025 Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) published a notification to the public about a shooting incident at the 100 block of West Fairway Lane. While detectives are still investigating, they have determined this was a murder-suicide as an act of domestic violence.