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Arrest Made in Detonation of Explosive Devices Case

(January 16, 2021) Investigators have made an arrest in the case of two explosive devices that were recently detonated in Southeast Aurora.

Last night at around 11:00 p.m. the Aurora Police Department SWAT team arrested Scott Alan Campbell at his residence (3563 South Uravan Street) for the following criminal offences:

Attempted 1st Degree Murder
1st Degree Arson
Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender

Campbell was transported to the City of Aurora Detention Center where he is currently being held on a one million dollar bond. This case remains and open and active investigation and no additional details are being released at this time. The case will be presented to the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office for formal charging.

The explosions, which occurred on December 25th and January 7th each caused damage, but no injuries were reported. The incidents occurred within one mile of each other.

This case was a joint investigation between the multi-jurisdictional Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (R.A.V.E.N.); the Aurora Fire Rescue Department Fire Investigations Bureau; the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (A.T.F.) and the Aurora Police Department.

Scott Campbell

Scott Alan Campbell (Date of Birth: 3/2/1976)

Information previously released by the Aurora Fire Rescue Department on January 7, 2021:

Investigators are asking for public assistance in two separate incidents involving explosions.

Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora Police Department investigators are currently working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to investigate two separate explosive devices and the circumstances leading up to their detonations. The explosions each caused damage, but no injuries were reported. These incidents occurred within one mile of each other. Investigators are interested in any information about these explosions, including security camera footage, doorbell camera videos or photos that local area residents may have around the time of the incidents could be helpful.

Incident 1: An explosive device was detonated on Dec. 25 at approximately 5:30 a.m. and was reported by residents nearby. The explosion caused damage to 2 homes in the 18000 block of E. Mansfield Ave.

Incident 2: At approximately 4:45 a.m. today, Thursday, January 7, a 911 caller reported the sound of shots fired in the area of their home. Responding officers from the Aurora Police Department found a detonated explosive device which caused damage to one home in the 4600 block of S. Pagosa Circle.

Both events are under investigation and the publicly available details are limited at this time.

If you have any information or recordings in the area during the dates and times below, please contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or www.MetroDenverCrimeStoppers.com

December 25 between 5:00-6:00 a.m.
Area of E. Mansfield Ave. and E. Loyola Drive

January 7 between 4:00 and 5:30 a.m.
Area of S. Pagosa Way and S. Pitkin St.

Lieutenant Chris Amsler
Commanding Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095

Posted by [email protected] On Jan 16, 2021 at 10:30 AM

PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING JOINT TASK FORCE R.A.V.E.N.

PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING JOINT TASK FORCE R.A.V.E.N.

WHAT: Announcing Joint Task Force R.A.V.E.N

WHEN: Wednesday June 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Denver Police Department Crime Lab, 1371 Cherokee Street Denver, CO

WHO: Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz, Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, US Attorney Jason Dunn, ATF SAC David Booth

CONTACT: Officer Crystal McCoy, Public Information Officer for the Aurora Police Department (303) 739-6022

Aurora, Colorado-In partnernship with the Denver Police Department, the U.S. Attorney's Office District of Colorado, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Aurora Police Department is proud to announce the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN), a joint task force comprised of local, state, and federal partners.

We will be holding a joint press conference to brief the media on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at the Denver Police Crime Lab located at 1371 Cherokee Street beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m. Aurora Chief of Police Nick Metz , Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, US Attorney Jason Dunn, ATF Special Agent In Charge (SAC) David Booth will be the designated speakers.

The press conference will be held in a secure location inside of the Denver Crime lab so the media is asked to arrive prior to 10:00 a.m. and send an email to [email protected] to confirm your attendance.

Officer Crystal McCoy
Aurora Police Department
Media Relations Unit
(303) 739-6022
[email protected]

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 10, 2019 at 7:38 AM