 2023 saw nearly as many cases as the last five years combined. Reporter Chad Bauer. Wheat Ridge police are using drones to crack down on illegal fireworks. The department received 90 fireworks-related calls last July. Police hope the new drones will help them cover more ground. Lighting fireworks in Wheat Ridge is punishable by a $1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Sports, Rockies lost to the Astros in Houston yesterday. Tomorrow, they open a series against the only team with the worst record.