Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigated Deaths in Highlands Ranch Home
Today, at approximately 7:29 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Crestmore Way, Highlands Ranch on a death investigation. The bodies of one adult female and one juvenile female were located deceased inside the residence. The scene was immediately secured by deputies and an investigation was initiated. At 3:20 p.m. the Douglas County Coroner’s Office […]
County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Opportunity
Since 1978, each academic school year, County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) select approximately thirty students across the State of Colorado to receive a $500.00 scholarship from the Sheriff’s Office of the students residing county. This scholarship program is looked at by the CSOC as an investment in the future by way of assisting deserving students […]
Combined Agency Increased Enforcement and Education of the “Move Over” Law- Operation 1 Charlie 3
On November 25, 2016, the State of Colorado lost another law enforcement officer, Trooper Cody Donahue, due to a driver who failed to obey Colorado’s “Move Over” law. Immediately following Trooper Donahue’s death, Commander Schmitt of the Greenwood Village Police Department organized an operation, consisting of five law enforcement agencies in the Denver Metro Area, […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Joins in Efforts to Educate Community on Auto Theft Prevention
In an effort to reduce auto theft and educate the community of the risks, dangers and heightened crime associated with auto theft, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has joined efforts with Coloradans Against Auto Theft (C.A.A.T.), Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (C.A.T.I.), and several other law enforcement agencies across the State of Colorado, participating in Puffer […]
Fort Collins Man Identified in Fatal Maserati Crash in Highlands Ranch
The Douglas County Coroner has positively identified 24 year old Brandon Gianopoulos, of Fort Collins, as the Driver of the 2017 Maserati that was involved in a fatal crash on Plaza Drive on January 13th. Brandon was an employee of Mike Ward Maserati at the time of his death. As an employee of the dealership […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Hiring Unit Seeking Qualified Individuals
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Hiring Unit is seeking qualified individuals to fill several positions within the office for Deputy, Dispatcher, Detentions Specialist, and Administrative Secretary. The Hiring Unit continuously identifies recruits and selects quality candidates who meet or exceed our minimum hiring standards. The unit is constantly evaluating, refining and implementing stringent selection procedures […]
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 […]