Crime & Safety
Man Faces Murder Charges In Broomfield Death
Nicholas Licata, 33, was arrested in connection with a death investigation Jan. 17 in Broomfield.
BROOMFIELD, CO — Police identified a man facing first-degree murder charges after a death investigation in Broomfield last week.
Nicholas Licata, 33, was arrested Jan. 18 around 8:30 a.m. after a body was discovered at a home in the 100 block of Agate Way, Broomfield police said.
Police did not identify the victim or specify any relationship between Licata and the victim.
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Police said there were no threats to the public. Police said the family affected had "asked for privacy during this difficult time."
Related: Reported Suspicious Death In Broomfield, 1 In Custody: Police
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Update death investigation 100 blk Agate Way. A suspect is in custody pending formal charges by the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time. There is no additional information planned to be released at this time
— Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) January 18, 2019
We are investigating an incident in the 100 Block of Agate Way. The suspect is in custody. There are no threats to citizens. We will advise of additional information when we can.
— Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) January 18, 2019
Broomfield Police involved in a death investigation on the 100 block of Agate Way. Suspect in custody! No information being released yet about the victim, or circumstances. pic.twitter.com/F587o1Xbp5
— Lance Hernandez (@lancehernandez7) January 18, 2019
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