Tag: Douglas County Sheriffs Office
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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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Armed carjacking suspect shot, officer injured after Highlands Ranch chase
A chase late Monday through Highlands Ranch culminated in a chaotic scene in a Littleton mobile home park where an armed carjacking suspect was shot and a deputy was hit by a vehicle, officials said. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it all started around 8:30 p.m. when it received a bulletin from the Arapahoe…
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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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Man arrested for shootings targeting Highlands Ranch-area car dealerships
Douglas County deputies and Westminster police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in a string of drive-by shootings that targeted several car dealerships in the Highlands Ranch area. Authorities arrested Matthew Schwettman, 38, of Westminster, in connection to the shootings that occurred between Nov. 7 and Dec. 15, according to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office news…
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Douglas County businesses to pay fines for unreported thefts under proposed ordinance
Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday advanced an ordinance aimed at curbing retail theft by penalizing businesses that refuse to report shoplifters to law enforcement. The proposal is notable in that it shifts the onus of responsibility to businesses. Officials said the ordinance is designed to encourage corporations to adopt policies favoring the reporting of shoplifting…
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Metro Denver area cops warn parents of this popular Christmas gift idea
Metro Denver area children this holiday season may ask for presents like Denver Broncos tickets, ski trips, video games — or high-powered electric dirt bikes. Area police department officials aren’t trying to play the Grinch, but they are warning parents against presents that might run afoul of local laws governing the use electric vehicles like…
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Colorado State Patrol, Douglas County sheriff partner on one-day ‘move over’ enforcement operation
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol announced plans this week on a one-day enforcement campaign focused on drivers moving over for stationary and emergency vehicles. CSP’s “slow down, move over” enforcement period, taking place all day Wednesday, targets motorists traveling Interstate 25 and C-470, according to a state patrol news release. Wednesday’s…
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Douglas County teacher arrested on child sexual assault, internet exploitation charges
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking for any more victims after authorities Monday arrested a middle school teacher on sexual assault charges. Teresa Whalin, 28, of Centennial, has been employed by the Douglas County School District since July 2021. She is currently placed on administrative leave as an integrated wellness teacher teacher at Ranch…
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Douglas County deputies arrest ‘massage business thief’ after series of tips
Douglas County authorities last week arrested a suspect who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a Castle Pines massage business owner in August. On Oct. 2, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Robbie Lucero, 50, of Englewood, who is accused of stealing more than $6,000 from a massage business owner, according to a Thursday news…