Local Man Arrested for Aggravated Robbery of Taxi Driver
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On 03/11/19, at around 1:00 pm a 20-year-old male from Highlands Ranch was arrested on suspicion of aggravated robbery of a taxi driver, who had driven him home. At around 11:35 am, dispatch received a call reporting that a taxi driver had been robbed, possibly at gun-point, and the unknown […]
Reminder about upcoming DCSO YESS Event-Great Information for Parents
Parents Please Join Us! Have a conversation with our Y.E.S.S. Instructors to learn about what we are teaching students, trends we see and have a chance to ask questions! This is a great time for parents to learn about the “outside” influencers that can be effecting their kids. Topics include: Trends in vaping and other […]
Sheriff Spurlock Warns Citizens to Be Aware of Credit Card Skimmers
In response to citizen concerns about reports in the media lately about finding credit card skimmer devices being used at gas stations, Sheriff Spurlock wants to warn citizens to be diligent when it comes to using their credit cards when they are out and about. “Please be vigilant when it comes to your personal property […]
Second Suspect Arrested in Investigation into Feb 6th Fatal Crash at Santa Fe and Mineral Ave
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has taken custody of a 24-year-old man for his part in the events of February 6, 2019, that lead to a fatal crash at Santa Fe and Mineral Ave. On February 19, 2019, at around 1200 hours, Mario Juan JOSE DOB 10/10/1994 was arrested by […]
Update on Fatal Crash at Santa Fe and Mineral Ave
The following is what we are releasing in relation to the early morning fatal crash that occurred on February 6, 2019, at Santa Fe and Mineral. • On 020619 around 0200 hours a deputy on routine patrol spotted two suspicious vehicles in a neighborhood in Castle Pines. • With recent car trespasses in the area […]
Update to Fatal Crash at Santa Fe and Mineral
In reference to the earlier crash at Santa Fe and Mineral, this is a tragic situation, and we are extremely early in the investigation. At this point we have one female in custody at a local hospital and one at large, that investigators are working diligently to identify and locate. For clarification, the vehicle that […]
One Suspect in Custody After Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On 02/06/2019, at 0207 hours, patrol deputies with DCSO attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at high rate speed northbound Highway 85 at Daniels Park Rd. The vehicle refused to stop and continued traveling northbound on Highway 85 at excessive speed. A pursuit took place and […]
Today is International Safer Internet Day
Today is International Safer Internet Day. This day may only happen once a year, but everyone should practice safe usage everyday. Every time you and your children surf the web, you’re exposed to identity theft, cyber bullying, scams and crimes against children. Here’s how you can make sure your family uses the internet safely: * […]
Denver Man Arrested on Suspicion of Shooting at a Deputy on January 27th
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 27, 2019, at around 5:36 am, a patrol deputy responded to the area of Freeport Drive in Highlands Ranch on the report of a suspicious vehicle. The reporting party described what appeared to be a silver van that was possibly breaking into vehicles. While in the area looking […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Rotary and Denver Springs
Parents Please Join Us! Have a conversation with our Y.E.S.S. Instructors to learn about what we are teaching students, trends we see and have a chance to ask questions! Location: DCSO Highlands Ranch Substation, Community Room 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch 2019 Dates and Times February 21st 9:00 – 10:30 am March 15th 6:00 […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office partners to solve a very important community issue
Mental health related calls to Law Enforcement are on the rise nationwide. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office partners with The Douglas County Mental Health Initiative and the Castle Rock Police Department, to field two Community Response Teams (CRT). This follows a Co-Responder model that puts a Mental Health Professional in the car with a specially […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Participates in “Puffer Week”
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, along with many other agencies state-wide, will be out in force trying raise awareness about auto theft as well as attempting to prevent the crime from occurring. Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT), in collaboration with Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (CATI), announces the return of “Puffer Week,” […]
Aurora Man Arrested for Stealing a Tow Truck and Leading Deputies on Pursuit in Southern Douglas County
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 24, 2019, at around 8:30 pm Aurora PD notified Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch that they had a stolen white tow truck from their jurisdiction that was entering Douglas County and they were requesting our assistance. Deputies spotted the vehicle taking the Larkspur exit onto westbound Spruce Mountain […]
Car Goes Off Roadway and Crashes into Two Houses in Highlands Ranch
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 16, 2019, at around 0930 hours patrol was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries. The driver of the vehicle, an 86 year old male, went off the roadway and crashed into two residences off Dunning Cir. South Metro Fire and Rescue as well as the Sheriff’s […]
Second Suspect Involved in November 27 Officer Involved Shooting Released from Hospital and Booked in Douglas County Detention Facility
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – This morning, a second suspect involved in the officer involved shooting which occurred on November 27, 2018 at Dry Creek Rd and I-25 was released from the hospital after being treated for his injuries and booked into the Douglas County Detention Facility. Jason Bradley Sutton (DOB 3/14/97), of Golden, was […]