Tag: Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office
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Authorities locate missing man in Greenwood Village
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 59-year-old man was located after a search effort began on Friday afternoon, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Faustin Havugimana was found in Greenwood Village around 3 p.m. Deputies said he was alert but was in need of medical care. Havugimana was reported…
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Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputy run over while responding to call
A 31-year-old man ran over a sheriff’s deputy and later tried to attack deputies with a fishing hook, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Yuri Dudik, 31, was arrested Monday night on suspicion of committing several crimes including first- and second-degree assault on a police officer, first-degree burglary and vehicular eluding. He is being…
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Holiday toy drives begin this week throughout Denver metro area
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With the winter holidays fast approaching, several toy drives are launching this week across the Denver metro area to provide gifts for children in need. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office kicked off its toy drive Monday in partnership with the Salvation…
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Deputies investigate shooting threats made against Arapahoe County school
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of threats made against Eaglecrest High School near Aurora over the past two days. Deputies said the first threat was made via a Snapchat post Tuesday, in which a student said he would “shoot up” the school the next day. Screenshots of the Snapchat posted to Twitter…
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Family shares story of shooting victim Sally Strelecki: ‘Our tight-knit family will never be the same’
Sally Strelecki has always been known to help anyone in need. Whether it’s a friend who was dumped, or a customer who fell because of a seizure at The Fitter in Boulder, her former employer. She’s always ready to lend a helping hand. But her kindness wasn’t extended only to people. While living in an…
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Centennial woman shot in head after neighbor’s gun goes off, sends bullet through apartment wall
A 27-year-old Centennial woman is in critical condition after being shot in the head after a bullet from an adjacent apartment ripped through the wall. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 6800 block of South Ivy Way in Centennial on Oct. 2 around 11:30 a.m., according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. …
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Englewood officers deemed justified in fatal shooting of suspect
Two officers who shot and killed 22-year-old Caleb Grisenti after he pinned two Englewood police officers and dragged another with a car in May were deemed justified for their actions, according to a report by the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). Officer Stephen Creaghe suffered serious injuries to his knees, pelvis and…
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Coroner: Man fatally shot by Arapahoe County deputies, not suicide
The man who died after engaging in a shootout with Arapahoe County deputies on Sunday was killed by law enforcement, the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office announced Tuesday. The confirmation comes after the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday it was unsure whether the man was struck by the deputies’ gunshots or shot himself when cornered.…
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Man dies after shootout with Arapahoe County deputies
A man died Saturday after engaging in a shootout with deputies at a Centennial home, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday. The incident began at around 9:45 p.m. when deputies responded to reports of a fight between two men at a family gathering in the 5200 block of South Jericho Street, deputies said. One…
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Man hops fence, tries to steal jet at Centennial Airport
A 30-year-old man is in custody after allegedly jumping the fence at Centennial Airport and trying to steal a jet, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, the sheriff’s office was notified that there was a man walking on runway 35R at the airport after hopping a nearby fence. A…