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Missy Woods case could plant necessary doubt within DNA testing, judicial system, DA Brauchler says
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Missy Woods case could plant necessary doubt within DNA testing, judicial system, DA Brauchler says

By Gabby Easterwood | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News Officials said that after the filing of Missy Woods’ felony charges, re-trials and multiple strains on the justice system could be next. Woods, the former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA analyst, had her first court appearance Thursday morning. This comes after she was charged with 102 felonies related to alleged tampering and excluding of DNA evidence. There are 58 cases impacted, ranging from homicides to robberies to sexual assaults and sexual assaults on children. READ THE FULL STORY AT KDVR-TV FOX 31 NEWS
Weld County searching for man who parachuted off TV tower in the county
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Weld County searching for man who parachuted off TV tower in the county

By Jacob Factor | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News Weld County officials are searching for a man they say parachuted off a TV tower outside Frederick on Wednesday. The man jumped off the TV tower, and when he pulled his parachute, he lost his camera, according to a Weld County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. READ THE FULL STORY AT KDVR-TV FOX 31 NEWS
Task force arrests eight in Northern Colorado multinational drug trafficking bust
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Task force arrests eight in Northern Colorado multinational drug trafficking bust

By Morgan Whitley | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News Eight people were arrested for distributing dangerous drugs in northern Colorado and Wyoming in a drug trafficking bust, according to the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force. In April 2024, the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force received information about a local drug trafficking organization that was led by a Johnstown man. Detectives identified Curtis Rogers as a distributor and claimed he supplied methamphetamine, cocaine, oxycodone, and fentanyl across the area. Following an investigation, known as Operation King Friday, detectives learned Rogers had connections to what they called a multinational drug trafficking organization based in Mexico. READ THE FULL STORY AT KDVR-TV FOX 31 NEWS
Summit Co. student, staff information may have been compromised in third-party data breach
CBS Colorado, Local

Summit Co. student, staff information may have been compromised in third-party data breach

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado In a release Thursday, officials with the Summit County School District announced that a data breach may have exposed sensitive information affecting students and staff. The district said they were notified on Jan. 7 that a third-party vendor experienced a data breach between Dec. 19 and Dec. 28. The company, PowerSchool Group LLC, said the compromised login credentials may have exposed information including student names, social security numbers, addresses, medical details, and staff contact information. PowerSchool said the breach has been contained and they are working with cybersecurity experts to investigate it. School district officials said they are continuing to monitor the situation. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
Safety remains high concern for those who work in downtown Denver, despite crime drop
CBS Colorado, Local

Safety remains high concern for those who work in downtown Denver, despite crime drop

By Jasmine Arenas | KCNC-TV CBS Colorado In downtown Denver, crime rates may be down, but for those who work and live in the area, the reality on the streets often feels different. Recent statistics show a significant reduction in violent incidents, including shootings and homicides in Denver.  However, as locals share their stories, it's clear that safety is still a growing concern for many who call downtown Denver home. Many longtime employees say the nature of crime has shifted in more concerning ways. READ THE FULL STORY AT KCNC-TV CBS COLORADO
16th Street Mall stabbing suspect spent last six years in and out of jail
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16th Street Mall stabbing suspect spent last six years in and out of jail

By Carol McKinley | Denver Gazette The suspect in four random stabbings that occurred this weekend in downtown Denver was no stranger to the police. Elijah David Caudill, 24, who appeared to be on probation, had threatened to kill at least one person with a knife in years past, according to records.  Caudill appeared in court Monday morning for his first advisement. He is currently being held without bond. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
Rescue Mission employee allegedly stole up to $20,000 from residents
Fox21, Local

Rescue Mission employee allegedly stole up to $20,000 from residents

By Ashley Eberhardt | Fox 21 News Arrest documents are revealing more information about thefts from residents of the Pueblo Rescue Mission (PRM) that total anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000. According to the arrest affidavit for a former employee of PRM, Lori Arabie, Arabie was working as a director at the Mission and was allegedly the only one with access to a safe in her office where residents’ cash was stored. The documents reveal that the Mission’s treasurer was informed in September by the executive director that a large sum of money, between $10,000 and $20,000 of residents’ cash, was stored on-site. The treasurer was shocked because that posed a large liability risk. The treasurer was under the assumption that petty cash was kept on-site, but not as much money as was reporte...
Two arrested for allegedly shooting cows to death in Montrose County
KKCO-TV Grand Junction, Local

Two arrested for allegedly shooting cows to death in Montrose County

By Kacie Sinton | KKCO-TV 11 News A teenager and one other person have been arrested after allegedly shooting three cows to death in Montrose County. On Friday, a combined group of Delta and Montrose County Deputies carried out a search warrant looking for evidence related to the shooting at 25 Mesa Road. The cows were shot on December 29, just one mile south of the Delta County line. READ THE FULL STORY AT KKCO-TV 11 NEWS
Douglas Co. authorities investigate dog poisoning in Castle Pines neighborhood
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Douglas Co. authorities investigate dog poisoning in Castle Pines neighborhood

By Noah Festenstein | The Gazette, via the Denver Gazette The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and animal law enforcement officers are investigating a recent incident where a dog ingested rodent poison while walking through a Castle Pines neighborhood, according to a news release Sunday. Authorities called the incident accidental, saying the poison, was legally dispensed in the Tapestry Hills neighborhood. It is unclear what the dog’s condition is Sunday after ingesting a poison pellet. Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement Sgt. Bryanna Munns says animal law enforcement officers are working to determine whether there is still cause for concern within the neighborhood. Investigators are “working to determine the exact number of tablets that would have come in the package that the in...
Commerce City police officer hurt after suspected DUI driver crashes into patrol vehicle
CBS Colorado, Local

Commerce City police officer hurt after suspected DUI driver crashes into patrol vehicle

By Jennifer McRae | CBS Colorado A Commerce City police officer was hurt in a crash when a suspected DUI driver slammed into the back of the patrol vehicle. The crash happened just after midnight Tuesday northwest of Denver on I-270 west of Vasquez.  According to investigators, one officer was inside the SUV at the time of the crash and rushed to the hospital. That officer suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO