Tag: Golden
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Jeffco task force arrests two dozen fugitives in 2 weeks
The U.S. Marshal Service, along with Jefferson County law enforcement agencies, arrested nearly 30 people avoiding violent arrest warrants in the area. District of Colorado U.S. Marshal Kirk Taylor announced Tuesday that the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force’s two-week “Operation Gateway Sweep” led to the arrest of 24 fugitives in 10 days. “We work for…
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Comfort for critters: Jefferson County animal shelter seeks towels, blankets
A Jefferson County animal shelter is asking the community to donate spare blankets and towels to help keep the animals in its care comfortable. Foothills Animal Shelter, located near Colorado Highway 6 and Interstate 70 in Golden, posted a request on social media Wednesday asking residents to drop off gently used blankets, towels or pet…
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Wildfire sparks in Golden Gate Canyon as dry conditions continue
A wildfire sparked in Golden Gate Canyon Thursday morning, officials said, the third new Denver area blaze in as many days. The fire, which burned less than an acre after originating at a home in the 10000 block of Ralston Creek Road, spread to grasses and trees in the area before it was contained, the…
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Josh Blue to headline new 2-week comedy festival in downtown Golden
Arts news of the week includes Josh Blue; a new musical written by a Coloradan and an Indigo Girl; and: Why Nirvanna is spelled just right. The Miners Alley Performing Arts Center is expanding its scope and commitment to community next week by launching the first Comfort and Comedy Festival, billed as a two-week celebration…
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Golden PD releases suspect sketches related to attempted assault on popular trail, assault at cemetery
The Golden Police Department has released additional information and suspect sketches related to two ongoing investigations, one of which involves a popular local trail. Per the recent report from the police department, initial information that was released about these cases was intentionally limited in order to protect the privacy and safety of victims, to preserve…
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Goldens take over Golden as annual tradition grows ever larger
It was a golden day for goldens to take to Golden’s streets in the golden foothills of the Front Range. Thousands of people, many leashed in tow behind their shaggy, yellow-haired and sociable retrievers, flooded the streets in the city’s downtown Saturday for the annual Goldens in Golden celebration. Organizers expected the attendance of this…
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Golden police chief temporarily steps away from role
The same day a man was sentenced in the first on-duty death in Golden Police Department history, the police chief went on leave. Golden police announced that Chief Joe Harvey “temporarily” stepped away from the position on Jan. 21, according to a news release — the same day Stephen Geer was sentenced to 13 years…
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EDITORIAL: Left in the dark, Golden pushes back
When Colorado became a territory in 1862, its first capital was Golden until Denver took over in 1867. Now, Golden is a small but still important city. With its growing reputation as a haven for the high-tech sector, it’s no wonder the city wants to know why Xcel Energy isn’t taking steps other utilities have…
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Man sentenced to 13 years in prison for Golden police officer’s death
Stephen Geer, the man responsible for the death of 33-year-old Golden police officer Evan Dunn — the first on-duty death in the Golden Police Department’s history — was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Wednesday. Geer pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular homicide and one count of vehicular assault in October. Police, firefighters…
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Where to recycle Christmas trees in metro Denver
The festivities are over, the presents are unwrapped and the snow is, well, not falling. For those who celebrate the Christmas holiday in classic tradition, it’s time to take down the tree and lights — unless you follow the Denver tradition of leaving them up through the upcoming National Western Stock Show Jan. 10-25. But have no fear,…