Tag: Abuse
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Ex-Littleton bus aide pleads guilty in abuse case involving nonverbal student
A former Littleton bus aide pleaded guilty to more than 10 child abuse charges almost two years after a video captured her striking a nonverbal student on a school bus. Kiarra Jones, 29, pleaded guilty to 12 counts on Monday in an Arapahoe County District Court arising out of the abuse of three non-verbal autistic…
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Colorado domestic violence deaths drop, but abuse cases remain
58 people died in domestic violence cases in 2023, a significant drop from 2021 and 2022.
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Denver man arrested in connection to domestic violence homicide
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Denver police arrested a man in connection to the death of his wife on Monday, calling the incident a domestic violence-related homicide. Police arrested 50-year-old Brian Mervin on suspicion of first-degree murder after an incident that occurred in the 4000 block of North Adams Street around 6 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from…
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Denver police officer arrested in connection to harassment, domestic violence
Ramone Young, who joined the Denver Police Department in 2013, was arrested by Aurora police on Thursday
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Colorado Springs mother suspected of children’s murder embroiled in contentious divorce
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Colorado Springs mother suspected of murdering her two young children in December has been embroiled in a long and contentious divorce. Kimberlee Singler, 35, accused her former husband Kevin Wentz of abuse and intimidation in court filings. He denied all the allegations of domestic…
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Denver City Council to consider anti-terrorism spending, STAR expansion
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council on Tuesday will consider expanding the Support Team Assisted Response program to add six emergency medical technicians and three vans and equipment citywide. The council will also consider allowing millions of dollars in anti-terrorism spending through a grant program during the 3:30…
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State board reviewing domestic violence deaths finds highest number since its inception
Deaths in Colorado related to domestic violence jumped in 2021, according to a statewide review board that classifies these fatalities. A new report from the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board suggests abusers’ access to guns and the COVID-19 pandemic likely contributed to the spike. But underlying patterns in predominantly female victims and male perpetrators…
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Man shot by Aurora Police during domestic violence call
One man was shot and injured by Aurora Police after acting uncooperatively during a domestic violence call. He was taken to an area hospital Saturday night after police responded to the 1200 block of north Chambers Road. When police arrived, they found multiple people at a home. Police determined there was probable cause to arrest…
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Lawsuit against Archdiocese of Denver among the first brought under new victim rights law
A Colorado man has filed a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Denver for the sexual abuse he reportedly suffered as a child, using a new state law that enables survivors to hold organizations liable for abuse decades in the past. The legal action now pending in Denver District Court is one of the first to…
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Fundraising campaign for 4-year-old Arvada abuse victim successful
Christmas came early for a 4-year-old Arvada child abuse victim whose family used donations from strangers to buy a therapy dog Tuesday to aid in the youngster’s recovery. Hugh suffered traumatic brain injuries after being physically abused by a babysitter in 2019. She was sentenced to 21 years in prison earlier this year. He’s endured…