New Aurora Police Chief Visits Troubled Apartment Complexes

DENVER (KDVR) — The newest chief of the Aurora Police Department toured two apartments that have made news for their poor conditions and alleged ties to Venezuelan gang activity.

On Monday, Todd Chamberlain was sworn in as Aurora’s new police chief. Chamberlain is Aurora’s first permanent police chief since Vanessa Wilson was fired in 2022.

Just a few days later, Chamberlain toured Whispering Pines and The Edge at Lowry Apartments on Thursday. The complexes are managed by CBZ Management and both have struggled with lack of maintenance and concerns about the presence of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

The city of Aurora recently threatened to close both complexes unless the owners take responsibility for the deteriorating conditions.

The Edge at Lowry apartment complex is known as a focal point for residents.

In late August, FOX31 obtained video of people allegedly breaking into The Edge at Lowry, leading to claims that the property has been overrun by Venezuelan gangs. However, residents of the complex said the narrative that gangs have taken over is false and that the bigger problem is the management and conditions of the property, with some calling it “deplorable.”

According to Aurora police, Chamberlain visited the apartments to “get a firsthand look at the living conditions and to talk to residents about life in the apartments.”