Feds Capture Violent Fugitive in Golden

Stephan Powell arrested on multiple outstanding warrants in Colorado city

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:10pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of metal handcuffs against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The apprehension of a violent fugitive in Golden underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in keeping communities safe.Golden Today

The U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrest of Stephan Powell, a fugitive wanted by Golden police on a variety of criminal charges including aggravated assault with a weapon. Powell was apprehended near West 10th Avenue and Johnson Road in Golden, Colorado.

Why it matters

The capture of this violent fugitive is an important public safety win for the Golden community, which has seen an uptick in serious crimes in recent years. Powell's multiple outstanding warrants suggest he posed a significant threat to the local area.

The details

According to the U.S. Marshals Service, there were eight active arrest warrants for Stephan Powell at the time of his apprehension. The charges he faced included aggravated assault with a weapon, though officials provided no further details on the specific crimes.

  • Powell was arrested on April 9, 2026 near West 10th Avenue and Johnson Road in Golden, Colorado.

The players

Stephan Powell

A fugitive wanted by Golden police on a variety of criminal charges, including aggravated assault with a weapon.

U.S. Marshals Service

The federal law enforcement agency that apprehended the fugitive Stephan Powell in Golden, Colorado.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to hold Powell without bail given the seriousness of the charges and his status as a fugitive.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to apprehend dangerous criminals and keep communities safe, even as some cities continue to grapple with rising crime rates.