Tag: Denver District Attorney
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Arapahoe’s DA isn’t out of the woods yet | Jimmy Sengenberger
Much ado has been made about the “failure” of the short-lived campaign to recall 18th Judicial District Attorney Amy Padden — sealed this week when no signatures landed at the Secretary of State’s Office by deadline. The effort was launched by Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky, a tireless champion for law enforcement and public safety…
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Denver officer justified in shooting that injured man during fireworks response, DA says
The district attorney’s office determined the actions of a Denver police officer who shot and injured a man during a fireworks violation was justified. Denver District Attorney John Walsh announced Monday the office won’t file charges against Denver police officer Michael Roake, according to a Denver district attorney news release Monday. Officials said on July…
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Denver man sentenced to 21 years for human trafficking
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A Denver man will spend 21 years behind bars after sexually trafficking women between 2021 and 2024. Denver District Judge Nikea Bland sentenced William Galbreath to 21 years in prison and sex offender registration on Wednesday on one count of human trafficking, according to a news release from the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Galbreath had…
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Police arrest 19-year-old man in connection with fatal 7-Eleven shooting in Denver
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A 19-year-old man remains the main suspect in a fatal shooting at a Denver 7-Eleven that witnesses claimed started as a shootout. The Denver Police Department arrested Fabian Vasquez on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder following an alleged exchange of gunfire with a police officer early…
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Denver’s first female district attorney says leaving office will be ‘bittersweet’
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Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s office was in mid-pack last week so The Denver Gazette interviewed her in the 2nd Judicial District’s conference room in its cushy new offices in Republic Plaza in downtown Denver. In the interview, she discussed criminal justice, her once-contentious relationship with the Denver Police Department and her love for climbing…
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Denver DA-elect Walsh lines up leadership team
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John Walsh, Denver’s incoming district attorney, announced key members of the leadership team that will join him after he assumes office on Jan. 14. Walsh, who formerly served as the top federal prosecutor in Colorado, replaces outgoing District Attorney Beth McCann. With more than 120 years of combined legal experience, Walsh’s new team will include:…
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Incoming Denver district attorney to get pay bump
Incoming Denver District Attorney John Walsh hasn’t even been sworn in and he’s already set to get a pay raise — although he’ll have to wait a year before it shows up in his bank account. In its last meeting of the year on Monday, the Denver City Council voted, 9-2, to approve an amended…
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Light agenda for Denver City Council meeting Monday
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Denver City Council will have a light week this week. The the only scheduled meetings is the regular Monday City Council meeting at 3:30 p.m., followed by the general public comment session at 5 p.m. There are no proclamations or scheduled public hearings, and city officials expect things to wrap up at 5:30 p.m. Councilmembers…
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Denver contractor sentenced for stealing $3 million
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A man charged with stealing more than $3 million from Denver customers has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, according to the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Authorities described him as a “prolific thief.” Kyle Arienta, 40, was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to one count under the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, another…
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No charges for Denver police officers who shot and killed man who charged with large knife
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No criminal charges will be filed against three Denver police officers who last month shot and killed a man as he advanced toward them with a large knife. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said Miguel Tapia charged quickly at two of the officers with a…