Tag: Douglas County
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Family of man fatally shot by DougCo deputy files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man who was fatally shot by a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy while legally armed filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both the deputy and the department. Tyrone Glover, an attorney representing the family of Jalin Seabron, said during a news conference Tuesday that he hoped to work with Douglas County…
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Former Centennial teacher sentenced to 60 years for sexually assaulting children
A former teacher at a Centennial private school was sentenced to 60 years in prison Friday for sexually assaulting multiple children in his care. Christopher Ballard, 28, of Lakewood, had been charged with nearly 24 sexual offenses against 12 child victims at the Journey Academy, where he had been employed since 2021, according to a…
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Douglas County Board of Commissioners selects new chairman
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will have a new chairman in 2026, but not a new face. Commissioner George Teal was chosen to serve as chairman on Jan. 13 after serving on the board since 2021, according to a news release from Douglas County. The commissioners switch leadership each year based upon a majority…
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Colorado deputy trades crime-fighting for chicken wrangling, reuniting 9-year-old with lost pets
A lost pet chicken probably wouldn’t fare too well for long while on the move in Colorado. After all, there are plenty of predators to be found around the state that could pose a deadly hazard – from coyotes to mountain lion to fox. That said, a recent situation that unfolded in Douglas County thankfully…
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Flock cameras assist in road rage shooting arrest in Douglas County
Douglas County deputies on Monday said Flock Safety cameras were critical in an investigation that led to the arrest of a road rage shooting suspect. Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said 43-year-old Mitchell Aaron Weber was arrested Saturday morning after they said he fired a weapon at another vehicle near Quebec Street and…
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Man arrested for attempted murder after DougCo carjacking, chase
Authorities arrested a man in connection with a carjacking and ensuing chase through Highlands Ranch Monday night that left a sheriff’s deputy “bloodied and bruised.” Daniel Reynaldo Tolentino, 43, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer, aggravated robbery and felony menacing after he allegedly robbed a car from a car wash and…
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Douglas County commissioners ponder revisiting ‘home rule’ proposal after last year’s failure
The future of Douglas County chasing “home rule” status may not be in the hands of commissioners, but instead by residents who are considering placing the issue back on the ballot, according to one commissioner. Last March, Douglas County commissioners proposed to become a home rule county. The three Republican commissioners asserted that home rule…
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Douglas County expects busy year for public safety, business growth, school changes
Douglas County officials made their 2026 goals clear: to maintain a wealthy, healthy and safe environment for the more than 400,000 residents who call the affluent county south of Denver home. The Denver Gazette asked several government, law enforcement, business and education officials about 2026 goals. ‘SAFEST, HEALTHIEST COUNTY’ Douglas County commissioners continue to characterize…
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Douglas County School District employee arrested on child exploitation charges
Douglas County deputies arrested a new school district staff member for allegedly possessing child pornography. On Thursday, deputies arrested John Michael Beccia Jr., 35, of Highlands Ranch. He faces charges including aggravated incest, sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and sexual exploitation of a child. Since November, Beccia…
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Douglas County-based nonprofit delivers ‘boxes of hope’ to those in need across metro Denver
A Douglas County-based charity group underscored a new year’s resolution to expand and continue operating a mobile donation service across metro Denver. Judy and Rob Nelson are guided by a heartfelt mission: to support those in need and raise awareness through their Heart2Hand mobile donation service. For the past 18 months, the family-run nonprofit has…