Wanted Man Applies for Police Job in Commerce City – Spoiler: It Didn’t End Well

Apr 3, 2026, 8:31 AM

In a plot twist that sounds like it was ripped from a bad comedy sketch, a local man with an active arrest warrant decided the best place to apply for a job was … the police station. Yes, you read that right. And no, it didn’t go according to plan.

The incident unfolded earlier this month when the unnamed suspect — let’s call him Mr. Optimistic for now — reached out to the Commerce City Police Department expressing interest in a ride-along program. Apparently, he thought shadowing officers might be a fun way to dip his toes into law enforcement. Officers, ever the hospitable types, invited him down to the station to discuss his application in person.

But here’s where things get delightfully ironic: As he sat there filling out paperwork, a routine background check revealed a not-so-minor detail — an active warrant for his arrest. Cue the handcuffs. The man was promptly taken into custody without incident, proving once again that sometimes the universe has a wicked sense of humor.

The Commerce City Police Department couldn’t resist sharing the absurdity on social media, posting a cheeky message that quickly went viral: “Sigh. You guys. We can’t believe this needs to be said but apparently it does. If you have six pages worth of criminal history (including habitual traffic offenses and domestic violence) and an active warrant for your arrest, we’re not gonna hire you.”

Ouch. That’s the kind of public service announcement that hits harder than a speeding ticket. According to department records, the man’s rap sheet was indeed lengthy, spanning everything from traffic violations to more serious charges like domestic violence. Officials didn’t release his name or the specifics of the warrant, citing privacy concerns, but they did emphasize that background checks are standard for any potential hires — ride-along enthusiasts included.

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