Celia Frazier

Public safety reporter

Celia Frazier

Celia Frazier covers public safety and breaking news for the Longmont Times-Call and the Boulder Daily Camera. She previously covered Boulder County as a 2023 summer intern for the Camera and as a managing editor at the University of Colorado Boulder鈥檚 student news. Frazier grew up in Lakewood and in her free time enjoys exploring Colorado鈥檚 beautiful outdoors with family and friends.

A cyclist rides along the pathway sandwiched between Colo. 119 and a concrete wall in Boulder Canyon in this July 2021 file photo. A 73-year-old hiker, not pictured, was attacked on a trailhead in Boulder Canyon. (Timothy Hurst/Staff Photographer)

73-year-old hiker seriously injured after a man attacked, robbed him in Boulder Canyon

July 1, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

A 73-year-old man was hiking down the Boulder Creek Path around sunset Monday when a man approached and accused him of stealing his girlfriend鈥檚 marijuana joint, the sheriff's office said.

Former Jeffco schools security guard arrested in Boulder County on child sexual abuse charges

June 22, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

The district fired 67-year-old Brian Richie after they learned of the investigation, according to a spokesperson. The allegations are not connected to any Jeffco students, the district said.

Boulder officer threatened to break woman鈥檚 jaw, then used his access to monitor the investigation, police say

June 17, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

While Erie police were speaking with the woman, Boulder Police Officer Matthew Herkalo texted her that he 鈥渏ust looked up the call,鈥� and said he knew two people had reported...

A screengrab from footage from Loveland police Officer Mat Grashorn shows Herkimer, a 14-month-old dog, running up shortly before the officer shot him. The city of Loveland has agreed to a $675,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit filed by Herkimer’s owners, Wendy Love and Jay Hamm. (Screengrab / Courtesy of Sarah Schielke)

Loveland agrees to pay couple $675K after officer fatally shot their dog in 2019

June 9, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

"Herkimer鈥檚 legacy will be the significant changes his case brought about in federal law and to LPD training and policy,鈥� said Wendy Love, the dog's owner.

13-year-old girl found after going missing from Broomfield

June 4, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

A 13-year-old girl was found safe as of Thursday morning, three days after going missing in Broomfield.

Texas woman indicted, accused of stealing $3 million from Lafayette, Denver companies

May 22, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

A Texas woman who was in charge of the finances of two Colorado-based companies was indicted in early May on suspicion of stealing millions of dollars from those companies and...

The Flatirons seen surrounded by mist at Chautauqua Park on May 19, 2026. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

Climber injured in 40-foot fall from First Flatiron near Boulder

May 22, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.

The climber had been climbing with ropes on the Spy Rock route when the rope slipped from the belayer's hands, Montez said.

Longmont Emergency Unit Lt. Ryan Medhurst walks back to his vehicle to grab brooms and shovels to help police clean up broken glass from a crash at U.S. 287 and Park Ridge Avenue in Longmont on Friday, March 27, 2026. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

A volunteer group has helped Longmont police during emergencies for decades. Money trouble puts its future in question.

May 17, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

The Longmont Emergency Unit, founded in 1957, has struggled in recent years with finding enough funding to keep the lights on.

Weld County GOP chairman arrested, suspected of soliciting child prostitute

May 15, 2026 at 8:01 p.m.

The chairman of the Weld County Republicans was arrested Thursday after police say he went to a location expecting to meet with a minor for sex and was met by...

A man fell and died this week on the Second Flatiron.

Coroner identifies man, 33, who was killed in Second Flatiron fall near Boulder

May 15, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Officials believe Ryan Kelly may have been solo scrambling.

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73-year-old hiker seriously injured after a man attacked, robbed him in Boulder Canyon

Former Jeffco schools security guard arrested in Boulder County on child sexual abuse charges

Boulder officer threatened to break woman鈥檚 jaw, then used his access to monitor the investigation, police say

Loveland agrees to pay couple $675K after officer fatally shot their dog in 2019

13-year-old girl found after going missing from Broomfield

Texas woman indicted, accused of stealing $3 million from Lafayette, Denver companies

Climber injured in 40-foot fall from First Flatiron near Boulder

A volunteer group has helped Longmont police during emergencies for decades. Money trouble puts its future in question.

Weld County GOP chairman arrested, suspected of soliciting child prostitute

Coroner identifies man, 33, who was killed in Second Flatiron fall near Boulder