{"id":2335554,"date":"2024-09-02T10:54:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T14:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorados-liberal-governor-dismisses-venezuelan-gang-takeover-in-aurora-as-imagination\/"},"modified":"2024-09-02T10:59:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T14:59:21","slug":"colorados-liberal-governor-dismisses-venezuelan-gang-takeover-in-aurora-as-imagination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorados-liberal-governor-dismisses-venezuelan-gang-takeover-in-aurora-as-imagination\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado&#8217;s Liberal Governor Dismisses Venezuelan Gang Takeover in Aurora as &#8216;Imagination&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcolorados-liberal-governor-dismisses-venezuelan-gang-takeover-in-aurora-as-imagination%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2335554&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In recent developments, Colorado Governor\u2063 Jared Polis has dismissed allegations that the Tren de\u2062 Aragua\u200c gang has taken control\u200d of an apartment complex in Aurora, labeling such claims as imaginative \u200bthinking from local\u200d officials. Reports \u2064surfaced in August, including video \u200devidence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/armenia-braces-for-new-refugee-crisis-following-azerbaijani-assault-on-ethnic-armenian-enclave\/\" title=\"Armenia prepares for refugee crisis after Azerbaijani attack on Armenian enclave.\">armed\u2062 individuals<\/a> associated with the gang \u200boutside the complex, which is\u2064 home to numerous migrants. <\/p>\n<p>Polis&#8217;s\u200d representative indicated that law enforcement is prepared to \u2063assist \u2064as needed but downplayed the \u2063issue, suggesting it stems from\u200b over-exaggeration by\u2064 council member Danielle Jurinsky. In response, \u2063Jurinsky expressed her disappointment, insisting the threats \u200dare real and highlighting their impact on local residents&#8217; safety. <\/p>\n<p>Mayor Mike Coffman acknowledged the issue, describing\u2062 it as\u2064 a &#8220;nightmare situation,&#8221; and confirmed that some complexes have \u2063indeed\u200d fallen under gang \u200cinfluence, although he\u200d emphasized \u2063that it does\u2064 not reflect the\u200b entire city&#8217;s situation. He urged not to let isolated incidents tarnish Aurora&#8217;s reputation, as they work to regain control\u2064 from gangs \u200boperating\u200d there. Jurinsky\u200b contends that national attention might\u200b be pivotal in resolving this alarming issue.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is mocking claims that a Venezuelan gang has taken over at least one apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>In late August, multiple reports emerged that the Tren de Aragua gang had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/south-american-gang-allegedly-takes-colorado-apartment-building-citys-response-sparks-anger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seized control<\/a> of an apartment complex, with video showing armed gang members outside the door of an apartment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW VIDEO armed group at troubled <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/aurora?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#aurora<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/colorado?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#colorado<\/a> apartment complex now home to many migrants. Councilmember <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaniJurinsky?\">@DaniJurinsky<\/a> says gangs have taken over the complex <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KDVR?\">@KDVR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AuroraPD?\">@AuroraPD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J1uie8Y2M6\">pic.twitter.com\/J1uie8Y2M6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Vicente Arenas (@vicentearenastv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vicentearenastv\/status\/1828912965023568356?\">August 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Governor has already let the mayor know that the state is ready to support the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-celebrates-natl-law-enforcement-appreciation-day\/\" title=\"Country celebrates Nat\u2019l Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\">local police department<\/a> with assistance from state troopers and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation if needed,&rdquo; Polis representative Shelby Wieman said last week, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/29\/us-news\/colorado-gov-jared-polis-dismisses-migrant-gang-takeover-of-aurora-apartments-as-imagination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But, according to police intelligence this purported invasion is largely a feature of Danielle Jurinsky&rsquo;s imagination,&rdquo; Wieman said, pointing the finger at and minimizing the complaints that a council member brought to the forefront.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am so disappointed,&rdquo; Jurinsky, who helped evacuate residents of a building the residents said was controlled by the gang, said in response.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My question back to the governor is, is this also a figment of the Romeros&rsquo; imagination? And the other resident that I helped to get out of there, and the other residents that I am going to continue to get out of there?&rdquo; she said, referring to a family she helped to flee, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/colorado-city-council-member-fires-back-after-governor-office-dismisses-armed-gang-takeover-imagination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jurinsky said some officials are worried more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/national-security-nightmare-biden-harris-admin-released-nearly-100-illegal-immigrants-terror-watchlist-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public image<\/a> than the truth.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There are people behind this that are solely, playing politics,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That is so sad to me because they&rsquo;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vin-scully-didnt-just-entertain-baseball-fans-he-made-them\/\" title=\"Vin Scully Didn\u2019t Just Entertain Baseball Fans, He Made Them\">real human beings<\/a>, just like the Romeros suffering on the other side of those doors, living behind four deadbolt locks and a door brace and living in fear every day in these complexes,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Jurinsky said having the national spotlight on Aurora could help resolve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is very promising that across the board, people are really seeing what is happening,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Video footage is only undeniable for our governor in Colorado. Everybody else across the country is seeing this for themselves.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The city found out 5 weeks ago that violent gangs were taking over complexes in Aurora Colorado and they did nothing because of how it would look politically.<\/p>\n<p>This councilwoman says if this is not stopped it will start to spread.<\/p>\n<p>First of all this should be the biggest story&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/udlKG0T3Ig\">pic.twitter.com\/udlKG0T3Ig<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DefiyantlyFree\/status\/1830140542782505098?\">September 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman said Thursday some apartment complexes have come under the control of gangs in what he called &ldquo;a nightmare situation,&rdquo; according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/denvergazette.com\/news\/aurora-mayor-mike-coffman-gangs-apartment-complexes\/article_11e68b82-6634-11ef-8931-d7ae1ac1994d.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denver Gazette<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The city &ldquo;lost control&rdquo; as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/illegal-immigrants-attempt-invade-school-bus-full-kids-drivers-will-now-blow-past-stops-groups-nearby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gangs<\/a> moved in &ldquo;and we&rsquo;re working aggressively to get it back,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Coffman sought to say the situation is not representative of the city on the whole<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The situation is real but it also needs to be put into context so that the reputation of an entire city of over 400,000 residents is not adversely impacted by what has occurred in several isolated apartment buildings owned by the same out-of-state slum lord,&rdquo; he said, according to Fox News.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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In late August, several reports surfaced claiming that the Tren de Aragua gang had occupied an apartment building, with footage showing armed members outside one unit. <\/p>\n<p>A council member stated that gangs have overtaken the complex and shared a video highlighting the situation. In response to these claims, Polis&#8217;s spokesperson Shelby Wieman indicated that while the state is prepared to assist local law enforcement if necessary, police intelligence suggests that this supposed takeover is largely a fabrication of Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky\u2019s imagination.<\/p>\n<p>Jurinsky expressed her disappointment at this dismissal and questioned whether the governor believes the experiences of residents she helped evacuate are also imaginary. She criticized some officials for prioritizing their public image over addressing real issues faced by residents living in fear behind locked doors.<\/p>\n<p>Jurinsky believes increased national attention on Aurora could help address these problems and noted that video evidence cannot be ignored by those outside Colorado. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Coffman acknowledged that certain apartment complexes have indeed fallen under gang control but emphasized that this does not reflect the overall situation in Aurora or its 400,000 residents. He described it as &#8220;a nightmare situation&#8221; but urged for context to avoid tarnishing the city&#8217;s reputation due to isolated incidents involving specific properties owned by out-of-state landlords<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2335555,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gang-takeover.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[22543,6024,39908,4173,14099],"class_list":["post-2335554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-aurora","tag-colorado","tag-gang-takeover","tag-governor","tag-venezuela"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gang-takeover.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2335554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2335554"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2335554\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2335555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2335554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2335554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2335554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}