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Women saved from frozen creek in Arapahoe County
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Women saved from frozen creek in Arapahoe County

By Sage Kelley | The Denver Gazette Two Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office deputies trudged through icy water Saturday morning to save the lives of two women who crashed after allegedly driving drunk. The county's dispatchers received a 911 call around 1 a.m. on Saturday with a person saying "please" but not responding to questions, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Dispatchers were able to track the call to somewhere on South Lima Street between East Easter Avenue and East Arapahoe Road in Centennial. READ THE FUL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
Colorado Springs police mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Hulk
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Colorado Springs police mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Hulk

By O'Dell Isaac | The Gazette The Colorado Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its four-footed family member, the law enforcement agency announced via Facebook on Saturday. Hulk, a retired K-9, passed away on Friday after a brief illness, according to the social media post. The Dutch Shepherd was 9 years old. “It is with heavy hearts that the CSPD K9 unit announces the passing of retired K9 Hulk,” the pose read, in part. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
Drunk man arrested for throwing snowballs at children at Colorado ski resort
KKTV CBS 11, Local

Drunk man arrested for throwing snowballs at children at Colorado ski resort

By Lindsey Grewe | KKTV-TV CBS 11 News A drunk man’s day on the slopes ended in jail after he allegedly started yelling and throwing snowballs at children at a Colorado ski resort. Deputies responded to the base of Keystone Ski Resort on Feb. 1 on reports of a man harassing two young girls waiting for their dad to get out the restroom. READ THE FULL STORY AT KKTV-TV CBS 11 NEWS
A new voice is answering 911 calls in Arapahoe County
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A new voice is answering 911 calls in Arapahoe County

By Carly Moore | KDVR-TV Fox 31 News The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has a new voice answering 911 calls. The sheriff’s office has hired a behavioral health dispatch specialist whose expertise is in mental health and de-escalation tactics. Several other law enforcement departments have been sending “co-responders” to police calls. They are mental health professionals who show up to the scenes with deputies. The dispatch specialist is a new way to divert calls to a mental health professional before sending someone out. READ THE FULL STORY AT KDVR-TV FOX 31 NEWS
Colorado deputy ‘rescues’ Captain America during Douglas County traffic stop
CBS Colorado, Local

Colorado deputy ‘rescues’ Captain America during Douglas County traffic stop

By Michael Abeyta | CBS Colorado One Colorado deputy became a hero's hero when he rescued Captain America on the side of the road last week. Deputy Zach Zepeski with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was driving on C-470 when he noticed Captain America was having motorcycle trouble on the side of the road. He decided to stop. "I couldn't have Captain America stranded," said Zepeski. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
U.S. marshals track down, arrest man in Florida wanted as suspect in unsolved Yuma County murder
Local, U.S. Marshals Service

U.S. marshals track down, arrest man in Florida wanted as suspect in unsolved Yuma County murder

By U.S. Marshals Service A multi-agency manhunt for the fugitive homicide suspect wanted in connection to the disappearance and death of Britani Meek in Yuma, Colo., concluded Monday afternoon in Lake Placid, Fla.  Clifton Boggess, 62, is wanted by the Yuma (CO) Police Department in connection to the disappearance and death of Britani Meek. Meek was initially reported missing on October 25, 2023. During the course of the investigation, both Meek’s vehicle and her remains were discovered on a property located in rural Yuma County. On July 24, a warrant was issued charging Boggess with first-degree murder, felony tampering with a deceased body, second-degree kidnapping, second-degree motor vehicle theft, and third-degree assault. On July 25, the Yuma Police Department formally reque...
In La Plata County, sheriff’s German Shepherd K-9 ‘Ozzy’ ends his watch
Durango Herald, Local

In La Plata County, sheriff’s German Shepherd K-9 ‘Ozzy’ ends his watch

By Nathan Metcalf | Durango Herald In a page-out to law enforcement, a 911 dispatcher marked the end of duty for Ozzy, a 7-year-old K-9 who ended his career Friday with the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. Ozzy spent his five-year career along his handler, K-9 Deputy Cody Hawman. Hawman said it would be an emotional goodbye, but his wife and young son will be glad to have Ozzy at home more often. “He’s my partner, he’s my best friend, he comes to work with me, to live with me; I spend more time with him than with anyone,” Hawman said. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DURANGO HERALD
Violent Venezuelan gang targets Denver cops for violence, Homeland Security alert reads
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Violent Venezuelan gang targets Denver cops for violence, Homeland Security alert reads

By Colorado Peak Politics A federal alert from Homeland Security warns the violent Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, has given the ‘green light’ to attack and open fire on Denver law enforcement officers. A Homeland Security alert obtained by the New York Post says the intelligence was reported to the feds from law enforcement in Albuquerque citing credible human sourcing. “The Albuquerque New Mexico Police Department (APD) has released this officer safety bulletin to notify law enforcement of information regarding the Tren De Aragua criminal organization and reports that TDA members in Denver have been given a “green light” to fire on or attack law enforcement,” said the New Mexico alert. The gang has been linked to human trafficking of immigrant females, contract k...
Eagle County traffic stop results in recovery of guns, 23 pounds of cocaine
Local, Out There Colorado

Eagle County traffic stop results in recovery of guns, 23 pounds of cocaine

By Spencer McKee | Out There Colorado A traffic stop for a routine violation led to a "substantial" seizure of more than $300,000 worth of cocaine in Colorado's high country on July 17. According to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office, the related traffic stop took place at about 8:00 p.m. last Wednesday on I-70 near Gypsum, which is a town located between Eagle and Glenwood Springs. Once the vehicle was pulled over on the side of the road, the driver, a 24-year-old from Chicago, was contacted by a uniformed deputy. At that point, the deputy noticed several indicators that were believed to have pointed to further criminal activity. Law enforcement deployed a K-9 unit, which delivered a positive alert. A search of the vehicle then ensued. READ THE FULL STORY AT OUT THERE COLORADO
It’s a revolving door at police chief’s office in Aurora, concerning some in community
CBS Colorado, Local

It’s a revolving door at police chief’s office in Aurora, concerning some in community

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado Interim Aurora Police Chief Heather Morris recently said she will not apply for the permanent role of leading the Aurora Police Department. Morris is the department's third interim police chief since 2022. The revolving door of leadership has sparked questions and concerns within the community. When she was sworn in this year, Morris said the opportunity to have the permanent chief position would be an honor. She told CBS Colorado her priorities were reducing crime, building community relationships and strengthening the department. In a letter to APD employees, she wrote: "It has been a privilege to serve the men and women of the Aurora Police Department first as the Interim Deputy Chief and for the last 6 months as the Interim Chief of Police." REA...