Tag: Longmont
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No Miranda warning necessary for man repeatedly told he was under arrest: Colorado Supreme Court
Even though Longmont police warned a man four times he was under arrest, told him “we are going to take you to jail” and stood in his doorway, the Colorado Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the man was not effectively in custody at the time. The 4-3 decision from the Supreme Court meant the…
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Longmont resident competes on Jeopardy Wednesday
What is the City of Longmont? That’s correct if the Jeopardy answer was: This Colorado city has had two Jeopardy contestants in the past eight years. Data scientist Stephen Webb of Longmont competed on the popular game show Wednesday evening on KDVR-TV (FOX). The show is famous for presenting the answer to contestants, who must…
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Three men indicted on suspicion of selling drugs to Longmont students for sex
Three men have been indicted for allegedly providing drugs to St. Vrain Valley School District students in exchange for money and sexual acts. The men now collectively face dozens of charges, including human trafficking allegations. Citing investigation results, the 20th Judicial District Attorney’s Office claimed that Mario Moreno, Angelo Torres, and Aldair Garcia Rodriguez “coerced…
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Nearly 45 pounds of fentanyl seized near Longmont from suspect with alleged ties to cartel
Law enforcement seized almost 45 pounds of a fentanyl and cocaine mixture last week from a suspect they believe has cartel ties, disrupting what authorities described as the major distribution of the illicit drug intended for Colorado communities. The suspect, Alberto Reyes-Carrillo, is being held on $500,000 bond, although the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office had…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-SATURDAY Gift of Home Tour Longmont is a longtime holiday treat raising money for St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity. In its 56th year, it’s self-guided to special decorated sites, each with a unique theme, that also have gift and decorating items for sale. Thursday opening night VIP party and tour, home tours 1-7 p.m. Friday, 9…
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Broe Group lands huge lease from semiconductor giant for Longmont tech campus
Denver-based Broe Real Estate Group signed giant semiconductor maker Micron Technologies Inc. as lead tenant for its 25-acre Longmont innovation campus known as MAX Technology Center, according to a news release. Broe officials are calling the 207,000 square-foot lease “the largest flex lease space in the state this year.” Alvarez & Marsal Capital Real Estate LLC…
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Longmont man arrested after 13 hour stand off
The Longmont Police Department arrested a man on suspicion of pointing a gun and threating area residents after a 13-hour standoff Sunday. Travis Jensen, 37, was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion three counts of felony menacing. During the standoff, police gave Jensen several orders to exit his home, threatening the use of force if…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Tattoo and Black Arts festivals, Rhythm on the River and more
Here’s what’s happening in and around Denver this weekend. MONDAY-FRIDAY The Grateful Dead, the Doors, Cream and Jefferson Airplane were all in concert in Denver in the late-1960s at the club considered the start of Colorado’s rock music history. Music and art lovers can relive it at The Family Dog Experience. The Museum of Outdoor Arts created…
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Loveland eyes resort complex near its growing airport: High-flying future
Loveland, the lakeside town where the Big Thompson River winds out of the mountains, has always portrayed itself as a tourist gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. But new attractions arriving inside city limits may mark something on a grander scale — what could emerge as a regional tourism/commercial hub for northern Colorado. Loveland City…
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Longmont police arrest man who barricaded himself in home
Longmont police arrested a man Wednesday following a standoff that lasted more than 10 hours. The Longmont Police Department’s SWAT team took Jesus Magallan, 58, into custody just after 7:30 a.m. He was being held on several charges including domestic violence, second-degree and third-degree assault, and possession of a weapon by a previous offender, police…