Captain Duffy Receives Colorado Attorney General’s Excellence in Law Enforcement Award
We are pleased to announce that Detentions Division Captain, Kevin Duffy has been selected to receive the Colorado Attorney General’s 2016 Excellence in Law Enforcement Award. Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman will present the award to Captain Duffy on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room at the Robert A. […]
Douglas County Lifts Fire Restrictions
Effective immediately by Order of Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock all Fire Restrictions for unincorporated areas of Douglas County have been lifted Prohibited Activities: None (providing acting within Colorado State Law) Allowable Activities: Resume normal activity as usual. Please remain responsible and diligent anytime fire is in use.
Ponderosa High School Campus Security Specialist Arrested for Sex Assault
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – At approximately 5:30 p.m. on November 28, 2016 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sex assault that occurred at Ponderosa High School, located at 7007 Bayou Gulch Rd., Parker, CO 80134. Detectives interviewed the victim, a student at Ponderosa High School, and determined that there was […]
Fatal Accident on I-25 at Tomah Rd
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On Friday afternoon, November 25, 2016 at approximately 1:50 p.m., a Colorado State Patrol Trooper, Cody Donahue, was fatally struck by a vehicle on I-25 near Tomah Road while conducting a separate traffic accident investigation. The suspect arrested is 41-year-old Noe Gamez-Ruiz. Gamez-Ruiz was arrested shortly after the accident and […]
Fatal Accident on I-25 at Tomah Rd.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On November 25, 2016 at approximately 1:50 p.m. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received reports of an automobile accident involving a Colorado State Patrol Trooper on northbound I-25 at Tomah Rd, just south of the Town of Castle Rock. The Colorado State Patrol Trooper was struck and killed by a passing vehicle […]
Protecting Delivered Packages and Other Mail This Holiday Season
As the holiday season quickly approaches we’d like to remind citizens to take some proactive steps in protecting themselves from “Porch Pirates”, or thieves that steal packages and other mail parcels from the porches of unsuspecting residents. During this time of year many people order packages on the internet that will be delivered when the […]
Green Dot MoneyPak Scam
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has received numerous reports of fraud schemes involving Green Dot MoneyPaks (reloadable debit cards). These pre-paid cards have become the money-moving method of choice for scammers and are readily available at many retail outlets including grocery and drug stores. The scammer convinces his victim to purchase Green Dot Moneypaks and […]
Increased DUI Enforcement for Halloween Weekend
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol will be joining efforts this Saturday, October 29, 2016, to conduct increased DUI enforcement on the highways and roads of unincorporated Douglas County for Halloween weekend. Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to drunk drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
By Order of Sheriff Tony Spurlock Stage 1 fire restrictions, are now in place. Ordinance No. O-012-004, restricting open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. General Guidance on Stage 1 restrictions follows below: Prohibited Activities: Open burning of any kind. Use of fireworks. Allowable Activities: Fires […]
Douglas County Sheriff Reminds Citizens of Fire Danger in Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock would like to ask the public to be extremely careful with the use of fire through this upcoming weekend. Today the National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch warning of the onset, or possible onset, of wind and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire […]
Ever dreamed about serving your community?
Ever dreamed about serving your community? The Community Safety Volunteer program lets you serve your community in your free time Learn more at our open house October 11 and in our video: http://www.dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-office/volunteering/ DOUGLAS COUNTY – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 11th annual Community Safety Volunteer Academy to train citizens who have […]
Douglas County joins Waze Connected Citizens Program
Douglas County today announced a two-way data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time navigation app. This collaboration will assist those who live, work and play in Douglas County with important information about current road conditions and construction projects to assist their commute around the county. “We know that one of the most common feedback items […]
Press Conference Reference Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred On September 2, 2016
WHO: Sheriff Tony Spurlock; District Attorney George Brauchler; Dr. Chris Winter, Trauma Medical Director at Parker Adventist Hospital and Steve Brite, Detective Dan Brite’s Brother WHEN: September 9, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Parker Adventist Hospital, Inspiration Room A&B 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO 80138 […]
Douglas County Fallen Officer Fund
Fallen Officer Fund of Douglas County Foundation is a Colorado 501(c)(3), tax exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible under Tax ID #20-5599045. The purpose of the Fallen Officer Fund is to provide assistance to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office members who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Your tax exempt donation […]
Deputy Injured While Responding to a Suicidal Subject
On August 2, 2016, at approximately 2:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to a suicidal subject near the area of Dixon Drive and Alpine Drive in unincorporated Douglas County. The suspect got into a motor home and started to leave area as deputies were responding to the scene. The suspect shot at our deputies and our […]