Tag: Jefferson County Crime
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Denver man arrested for allegedly strangling, beating ex-girlfriend
A Denver man wanted for allegedly beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend was arrested over the weekend, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. Jamar Anthony Harris Sr., 36, has been charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree assault, third-degree assault and obstruction of phone. He is being held at the Jefferson County Jail on a $50,000 bond. The…
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Jefferson County man arrested for allegedly strangling wife
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Nathan Gustafson was arrested Sunday for allegedly strangling his wife last month, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. Gustafson is facing numerous charges, including second-degree attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault. Deputies said they believe Gustafson assaulted and strangled his wife during a domestic violence incident in their…
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Dog thrown from car on I-76 near Denver dies, sheriff’s office says
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A dog died after being thrown from a car driving on a highway Tuesday afternoon, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies said the dog was thrown from a black Lexus sedan driving eastbound on Interstate 76 just before Sheridan Boulevard at 1:45 p.m. Teddy, a cream-colored miniature poodle, was taken to the Foothills Animal…
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Man sought after allegedly trying to kidnap 9-year-old at Jefferson County park
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help finding a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a young girl Tuesday evening. Deputies said the 9-year-old girl was with a friend at the Harriman Lake Park at 7:20 p.m. when an unknown man grabbed her by the shoulder. The girl screamed, at which point…
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Deputies look for suspect who burned down 5 port-a-potties in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person responsible for burning down multiple port-a-potties. On Friday, the office reported at least five port-a-potties were burned and melted down at a tennis court in south Jefferson County. In addition to property destruction, this crime violates the county’s Stage 2 fire ban which prohibits building,…