Douglas County Coroner’s Office Legally Identifies Individual Involved in November 27 Officer Involved Shooting
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Last night, the Douglas County Coroner’s Office legally identified the body of the deceased individual from yesterday’s officer involved shooting, which occurred at Dry Creek Rd. and I-25, as 19-year-old, Nicholas Ryan of Aurora, Colorado. The criminal investigation is still active and on-going. No additional information with regards to the […]
Update on Officer Involved Shooting on 8/31/18
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On August 31, 2018, at approximately 4:41 p.m., two deputies initiated a traffic stop after a vehicle made an unsafe turn right in front of them on Highway 85 just North of Delva Way. The vehicle was occupied by four people, two adult females and two adult males. Upon identifying […]
Sheriff Spurlock Promotes a Deputy Chief and Captain Assigned to Highlands Ranch
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Last week, Lieutenant Troy McCarty was promoted to Captain and will be assigned specifically to serve the Highlands Ranch community. He will be stationed at the Highlands Ranch Substation providing the approximately 100,000 citizens in Highlands Ranch direct access to leadership which hasn’t previously been available. McCarty graduated from Metropolitan State […]
Fire Restrictions Lifted for Unincorporated Douglas County
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Effective immediately, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is lifting all fire restrictions for all areas of unincorporated Douglas County. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced the danger of wildfire; however, people are encouraged to be vigilant as the danger of fire is always present. Citizens should be reminded to […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9’s Rudy & Mako to get Donation of Body Armors
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9’s Rudy & Mako will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9’s Rudy & Mako’s vests will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department”. Delivery is […]
Carjacking Suspect Shot Near Devil’s Head Campground
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – At approximately 2:09 p.m., on July 2nd, 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a carjacking that had taken place in El Paso County. The suspect, a 29-year-old male, drove the stolen vehicle into the Pike National Forest shooting at passing vehicles. He ultimately stopped the vehicle at […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated Douglas County
By order of Sheriff Tony Spurlock, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Prohibited Activities: Open burning of any kind. Use of Fireworks Allowable Activities: Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Place for Unincorporated Douglas County
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 within liquid-fueled or […]
Additional Charges Filed on Suspect Arrested in Weatherly Homicide
On Friday, February 9, 2018, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office filed additional charges on the suspect in custody for his connection to the Weatherly homicide which occurred on September 30, 2017. Shelby Weatherly’s body was located along the side of the road in the area of SB I-25 and the Greenland Exit, South of […]
Father Arrested for Child Abuse Resulting in Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On May 10, 2017, deputies responded to the 5300-block of Hospitality Place, Parker, for a medical assist of a 3-month-old baby that was not breathing and CPR was in progress. Three-month-old Aliah Howatt (DOB 02/13/2017) was immediately transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Subsequently, through interviews […]
Douglas County Sheriff releases video statement of Copper Canyon Apartments Officer-Involved Shooting
The following message is from Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock: Since the Copper Canyon Apartments officer-involved shooting, the biggest unanswered question has been, ’what happened.’ With permission and support from the Zackari Parrish family, as well as that of the injured deputies and their families, this video is intended to communicate directly with the employees […]
Deputy Parrish Media Specific Information
Media Specific Information: All agencies will be governed by the family’s wishes which will be strictly enforced. Any violation of the family’s wishes will be promptly policed and you will be required to leave. There will be two pool cameras (provided by Channel 9) on the Cherry Hills Community Church property. One pool camera will […]
Deputy Parrish Funeral Motorcade Information
A law enforcement motorcade will follow the family procession to the church prior to the ceremony. The motorcade will start their route at approximately 8:45am from Northbound I-25 at Plum Creek Parkway with rolling closures (closed when the motorcade is present, open when it is clear) along the following route: Northbound on I-25 from Plum […]
Deputy Zackari Parrish Funeral Information
Media Release 01/03/2017 For Immediate Release Public Specific Information: Funeral services to honor Deputy Zackari Parrish will be on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Cherry Hills Community Church (3900 Grace Blvd. Highlands Ranch). The following are some specific considerations to keep in mind in order to help us maintain a fluent and […]
Mother Suspected of Murder of Newborn Baby
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Yesterday, at approximately 9:48 p.m. Douglas Regional Dispatch received reports of what a citizen believed to be a lifeless infant left in her back yard, located in the 500-block of Longfellow Lane, Highlands Ranch. The baby still had the umbilical cord attached. Investigators were called to the scene and through […]