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🌱 Thornton police seek witnesses after fatal ATV crash on Riverdale Road

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In today's newsletter:

  • Thornton police seek witnesses after fatal ATV crash on Riverdale Road
  • What Thornton's new Creekside Gardens project means for housing and traffic
  • Thornton man faces federal charges over alleged online death threats

Also on today's calendar: Family History Discovery Day and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thornton Police Department investigates fatal ATV wreck (denvergazette.com) — Thornton police are investigating a fatal ATV crash near the 10600 block of Riverdale Road that killed a 42-year-old man Sunday morning and closed the road for over two hours. Investigators believe he lost control on a westbound path before overturning into a ditch, and they're asking anyone with information to contact the department's tip line. Authorities also urge extra caution when using recreational vehicles.
   

• Evergreen Devco greenlit for apartments, senior housing after water tap moratorium lifted (therealdeal.com) — Thornton City Council has unanimously approved annexation and zoning for the 26-acre Creekside Gardens project at East 104th Avenue and Washington Street, clearing the way for hundreds of new homes. After a water tap moratorium stalled plans, Evergreen Devco can now move ahead with 250 apartments, 166 senior living units, and new commercial space, with construction expected to start later this year.
   

• Thornton Man Indicted for Making Online Threats to Kill Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Officers (justice.gov) — A 40-year-old Thornton man has been federally indicted for allegedly making online threats to kill law enforcement officers and others, and for being a felon in possession of ammunition. Investigators say they found ammunition and explosive-related material at his home, along with online searches for private gun sales. He remains presumed innocent while the FBI Denver office continues its case.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • His name's Cheese, per other neighbors on here.
    He's been coming around and looking a little rough lately, checking if his people are still around or if anyone's been keeping an eye on him.. (Nextdoor Summercreek)
  • Our dog went missing tonight if you guys can help us find them that would be much appreciated.
    Not sure how we got out but anything would help out. Thank you (Nextdoor Holly Point/Nott's Landing)
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🗞 Nearby News

Northglenn

  • Colorado Pastors and Church Members Reach Agreement With City To Continue Homeless Ministry in Public Park (aclj.org)
  • Region's dogs compete in Worldwide K9 Frisbee Championship in Thornton (gazette.com)
  • North Dakota Fossil Hunter Discovers First Adult T. Rex Trackway (memesita.com)

Commerce City

  • 4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Derby, CO (redfin.com)
  • Denver7 Electronics Recycling Drive collects more than 125,000 pounds of electronics (denver7.com)
  • Colorado Rapids vs CF Montréal (coloradorapids.com)

Ok Thornton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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