Denver Officer Cody Haggard Arrested in Arvada on Suspicion of Simple Assault

Overview

• Police say the arrest followed a reported domestic disturbance Wednesday night in Arvada.
• The officer, hired in 2024, most recently worked District 4 patrol for the Denver Police Department.
• He was booked on investigation of simple assault, a misdemeanor, and has been moved to an off-line assignment during the court process.
• The Denver Police Department says its administrative review will begin after the criminal case is adjudicated, with oversight from the Department of Safety and the Office of the Independent Monitor.
• Officials released few specifics and emphasized transparency and the presumption of innocence, noting that Denver Police would not comment further while Arvada police lead the case.