Lakewood (CO) Police Department

School Bus Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault A school bus driver in Lakewood has been arrested for suspicion of felony sexual assault. On 3/4/26, Lakewood Police were made aware of a possible sexual assault involving a Jefferson County Schools bus driver. The 10-year-old victim in this case reported that their bus driver, later identified as 64-year-old Robert Charles Watters (DOB 05/29/1961), was engaging in an inappropriate relationship with them. An investigation by the Lakewood Police Department was immediately initiated. On 3/12/26, Mr. Watters turned himself into Lakewood Police. He was arrested on suspicion of committing Sexual Assault on a Child – Pattern and Position of Trust. He is currently being held at the Jefferson County jail. A photo of Mr. Watters accompanies this release. Mr. Watters has worked as a bus driver for Jeffco Public Schools since 2018 and has been driving Hutchinson Elementary students on the C-49 bus route from 2021-2023 and the C-31 bus route since August 2023. If anyone has information about the suspect—or if you, or someone you know, has been a victim or witness—please call the Lakewood Police Tip Line immediately at 303-763-6800.

Suspect Robert Charles Watters mugshot wearing an orange inmate uniform.

School Bus Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault

Here’s the latest Drone as First Responder summary from our dedicated team at the Lakewood Police Department.

Calls for service: 101
DFR on scene first: 79
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 34

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 03/01/26-03/07/26

Calls for Service: 2324

All Police Reports: 683

Arrests:
Felony: 15
Misd: 45
Traffic: 19

Traffic Stops: 252

Traffic Crashes: 83

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In return, you’ll receive paid training & develop problem solving & leadership skills from day 1.

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Salary: $80,730–$123,191

The annual Lakewood Police Vehicle Registration Round-Up is on!

All February, we’re conducting our annual “Registration Round-Up” and we are reminding everyone that they can avoid a citation by making sure your vehicle registration, along with your driver license, and insurance are up to date!

Mike - Lakewood PD did not purchase the device. It was funded through a grant from the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA), demoed in Lakewood, and will be used metro-wide by the Metro Auto Theft Task Force, not just LPD. Regarding alternatives, there are none known at this time.

MISSING AT-RISK SENIOR ALERT
63 year old Michael Geever was last seen around 10:00 this morning near West Alameda Ave. & South Fenton St. Mr. Geever is in a wheel chair and was last seen wearing a black hat, grey jacket, and dark pants. He is mostly non-verbal. If seen, please call 911 immediately.

Here’s the latest Drone as First Responder summary from our dedicated team at the Lakewood Police Department.

Date Range: 01/18/26-01/24/26
Calls for service: 85
DFR on scene first: 67
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 17

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 01/18/26-01/24/26

Calls for Service: 2188

All Police Reports: 716

Arrests:
Felony: 16
Misd: 46
Traffic: 8

Traffic Stops: 224

Traffic Crashes: 55

Here’s the latest Drone as First Responder activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Calls for service: 182
DFR on scene first: 115
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 44

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 01/11/26-01/17/26
Calls for Service: 2352
All Police Reports: 782
Arrests:
Felony: 14
Misd: 38
Traffic: 12
Traffic Stops: 260
Traffic Crashes: 79

Missing Person Alert

Nicole Elise Richards, 38 y/o, Indigenous female last seen in her silver 2015 Nissan Rogue, possible temp plate 7498870, in the 9700 Block of W Jewell Ave. Lakewood, CO, at 3:40 PM on 01/17/26.

If seen, call Lakewood PD at 303-987-7111, and reference case number LK26-001893.

Here’s the latest Drone as First Responder activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 12/28/25-01/03/26
Calls for service: 37
DFR on scene first: 31
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 14

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 12/28/25-01/03/26

Calls for Service: 1986

All Police Reports: 675

Arrests:
Felony: 12
Misd: 59
Traffic: 10

Traffic Stops: 130

Traffic Crashes: 57

Choosing a law enforcement career should be about finding the right fit, not just a job.

The Lakewood PD is accepting apps for our July 2026 Academy, welcoming both new recruits & laterals.

More info: www.JoinLakewoodBlue.com

Lakewood Police Department Caring By Sharing YouTube video by Lakewood Colorado

A dedicated team of 8 sworn officers and 6 civilian staff members traded their typical duties for a special mission: hand-delivering holiday food baskets and gifts to approximately 40 of our low-income senior neighbors.

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Here’s the latest drone as a first responder activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 12/07/25-12/13/25

Calls for service: 75
DFR on scene first: 57
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 31

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 12/07/25-12/13/25
Calls for Service: 2430

All Police Reports: 825

Arrests:
Felony: 8
Misd: 59
Traffic: 12

Traffic Stops: 230

Traffic Crashes: 92

Power may be shut off in areas due to high winds. This may include traffic lights. If a traffic signal is DARK or FLASHING RED you must treat the intersection as a 4 way stop. Yield to the car that arrived first. If you arrive at the same time as another vehicle, yield to the driver on your right.

Congratulations to Sgt. Kash, Sgt. Sharpe, and Cmdr. Donovan on their promotions with our department. Each brings unique experience and a strong commitment to serving the Lakewood community.

Interested in joining Lakewood PD? We’re hiring for the July 2026 Recruit Class. www.JoinLakewoodBlue.com

Here’s the latest drone as a first responder activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 11/30/25-12/06/25

Calls for service: 71
DFR on scene first: 60
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 27

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 11/30/25-12/06/25

Calls for Service: 2050

All Police Reports: 704

Arrests:
Felony: 15
Misd: 44
Traffic: 16

Traffic Stops: 149

Traffic Crashes: 101

Those are our own LPD Detectives and Agents fully decked out as the Peanuts gang! They were out raising money for our Caring by Sharing program that helps us donate to those in need during the holidays. We raised another $1800 in LPD donations as the team went all over HQ performing for donations!

Lakewood Police Heroes and Helpers 2025 YouTube video by Lakewood Colorado

There's nothing quite like our annual Heroes and Helpers holiday event! We started this four years ago and every year we've seen it grow by leaps and bounds. It's a day all of us at the Lakewood Police Department look forward to every year! youtu.be/m77f-yeVwBg?...

Here’s the latest drone as a first responder activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Calls for service: 68
DFR on scene first: 48
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 18

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 11/23/25-11/29/25

Calls for Service: 1991

All Police Reports: 728

Arrests:
Felony: 11
Misd: 41
Traffic: 19

Traffic Stops: 224

Traffic Crashes: 68

TRAFFIC ALERT: Please be advised that the City of Lakewood is now on accident alert. Here’s a guide to determine if you need to call us for a crash or report online. Your best bet is to stay off the roads if you can. It’s slick out there!

"Why are your officers called Agents?"

When LPD began operations in May 1970, we were not called a police department, but instead the Lakewood Department of Public Safety. LPD was modeled in structure like the F.B.I., which is why our officers are called "Police Agents"!

Here’s the latest drone as a first responder activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 11/09/25-11/15/25
Calls for service: 63
DFR on scene first: 59
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 29

Here’s the latest activity summary from our dedicated team at LPD.

Date Range: 11/09/25-11/15/25
Calls for Service: 2326
All Police Reports: 780
Arrests:
Felony: 16
Misd: 50
Traffic: 11
Traffic Stops: 163
Traffic Crashes: 91