Morrison PD Chief Resigns + Affordable Units + Parents Arrested

Happy Monday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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Monday's weather: Partly sunny, cooler at night. High: 68 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Morrison police chief resigns after only three months: The departing chief claimed that she was unable to continue in the role due to the limited resources provided by the town and the low number of qualified applicants to fill vacancies. (CO Sun)
2. Parents arrested after twin infants injured: JeffCO Sheriff's deputies arrested Jeremy and Jonelle Esposito on Friday for . They are being held on multiple charges.
3. Suspects flee crash scene in Denver, try to escape into Lakewood: Two suspects are in custody after they shot and injured two people in Denver then fled a crash scene in Lakewood (FOX 31)
4. New Lakewood apartments welcome teachers and artists: The new apartments are part of a re-development project that will transform an office building into a five-story building that will provide 218 affordable housing units on Simms. (7News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Golden Safety Academy by the City of Golden Police Department. (6:00 p.m.)
• Bear Creek Water and Sanitation District 2021 Monthly Meeting. (7:00 p.m.)
• City of Lakewood: Virtual City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Ghosts of Heritage Lakewood at Belmar Park: Oct. 22, Alameda Connects will host this event about historic Belmar Park and the long departed who lived in them at the Heritage Lakewood visitor center. Bring a flashlight or headlamp (Alameda Connects)
• Colfax Marathon to impede traffic on Oct. 16, 6 a.m-noon. Access to Colfax will be impacted from Sheridan west to Garrison, with limited ability to cross Colfax & parts of 20th Avenue. Kipling will be your friend! (Colfax Marathon)

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