Author: Matt Kyle
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Denver DA clears officer in fatal April shooting
The Denver District Attorney announced Thursday that a Denver police officer who fatally shot a man brandishing a BB gun in April used justifiable deadly force. The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. on April 7 in the 1000 block of South Quitman Street. Police responded after a 911 call was placed, reporting a man…
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Jeffco Public Schools to pursue legal action against Department of Education
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education voted Wednesday to pursue legal action against the Department of Education following an investigation into the district by the department’s Office of Civil Rights over Jeffco’s policies regarding transgender students. The federal government alleged that 61 “male students” were participating in girls’ sports teams throughout the district and…
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Highway 6 reopens in Jefferson County after closure due to rockslides
Highway 6 reopened west of Golden Thursday afternoon after crews cleaned up rocks and other debris left on the road after heavy rainfall. The road was closed in both directions leading out of Golden to Highway 119 at the Clear Creek Junction, officials said. The closure first happened just after midnight Thursday morning after rockslides…
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How will drought, fire restrictions affect July 4 fireworks in metro Denver?
Those wanting to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style may need to douse the sparks and opt for a more environmentally-friendly light show. Well, as long as the sparks don’t fly. With the Fourth of July fast approaching and with several counties in the Denver area still in drought and with fire restrictions active, many…
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2 Jefferson County men accused of defrauding $12M in Medicaid funds
Two Jefferson County men have been indicted on a slew of charges alleging they fraudulently obtained $12 million from Medicaid. James Andrew Heath, 33, and Jared Parker Heath, 37, were indicted on June 12 in Denver District Court. They are accused of defrauding Colorado’s Medicaid optical program by falsely billing Medicaid for glasses and other…
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11 alleged members of Colorado car theft ring indicted
Eleven people who authorities said were part of a large metro Denver area car theft ring that shipped stolen cars to Mexico to be used by cartels have been indicted. The indictments — announced Monday by Attorney General Phil Weiser and Denver District Attorney John Walsh — were filed May 22. The alleged members worked…
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Ex-Jeffco Public Schools security guard arrested, accused of child sexual abuse
A former security guard for Jeffco Public Schools was arrested Monday over charges of child sexual abuse. Brian C. Richie, 67, was arrested by Longmont police and booked into the Boulder County jail. He faces several charges, including sexual assault of a child by a person in a position of trust, 12 counts of sexual…
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Denver Juneteenth parade, music festival kick off holiday weekend
Vibrant colors, music and joy filled the air in Denver for the Juneteeth holiday weekend. Denver’s annual Juneteenth parade started Saturday morning at Manual High School, with marchers traveling about a mile down East 26th Avenue to the Five Points neighborhood, the site of the Juneteenth Music Festival. Sidewalks along the parade route were packed…
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Man arrested in connection with shooting near City Park
Denver police on Friday announced that a man had been arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Joseph Michael Eugene York, 35, was booked into the Denver city jail on Thursday, according to jail records. Police said he faces a charge of first-degree murder in connection with a June 7 shooting near City…
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JeffCo fire agencies use tech, mitigation efforts to fight growing wildfire danger
While Colorado may have seen a warm winter with historically low snowpack and drought, bringing with it the possibility of an increased danger for wildfires, Jefferson County fire agencies say they are well prepared for any blazes that may pop up. Jefferson County faces a particular high threat for wildfires. Its location along the Front…