DCSO seeks Public’s Help with Death Investigation
On 07-03-15 at approximately 6:30 P.M. The Douglas County Regional Dispatch Center received a call in reference to a shooting that had occurred at Rainbow Falls Park in the Pike National Forest. Deputies from Douglas and Teller County Sheriff’s Offices responded, along with medical personnel and a 60 year old male was pronounced deceased. Douglas […]
Motorcycle found in river connected to fatal crash
Douglas County Sheriff’s detectives say Robert Jacob’s Harley Davidson was located yesterday in the South Platte River about 10 miles south of where his body was discovered on June 27. Searchers have been looking for the motorcycle since Jacob’s disappearance. The DCSO and the South Metro Fire Rescue’s Swift Water Team used straps and a crane […]
DCSO Hosting Bike Rodeo on July 8th, 2015
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is proud to present the 2015 Bike Rodeo. The Bike Rodeo is an obstacle course set-up to teach and practice safe bicycling skills. Kids can learn how to safely ride a bicycle in all settings; sidewalks, paths and trails, and on the roadways. This program is designed for kids 4 […]
Missing Mans Remains Located
On June 8, 2015, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received a report of a missing person. Robert Jacobs 65 years old who was last seen June 8th at 4pm in Castle Rock CO., riding his black Harley Davidson Road King Motorcycle. He was driving to Breckenridge, CO but never arrived. DCSO conducted several extensive searches […]
Douglas County Emergency Telephone Authority Announces the Ability to Send Text message to 911
The Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority (DCETSA) is pleased to announce the ability to send a text message to 9-1-1 as an integrated service to our 9-1-1 network and 9-1-1 equipment. Thorough testing has been conducted and Text to 9-1-1 is live, for the public in Douglas and Elbert Counties. Texting to 9-1-1 provides […]
Trumbull Reopened, Restrictions remain for use of the South Platte River
As of this morning, the bridge at Trumbull has been inspected by civil engineers and has been deemed safe for all use. The bridge is now open to all traffic. In addition, all the roads along the river have been reopened for all users. We urge citizens to please use caution as Road & Bridge […]
Sheriff Tony Spurlock Wants Citizens to be Smart and Safe during 4th of July Weekend
Sheriff Tony Spurlock wants to remind citizens even though we are not currently under fire restrictions in Douglas County, we all need to do our part to be smart and safe during the 4th of July weekend. If you are going to be using “fireworks” this holiday, it is important to know what is and […]
Douglas County Search & Rescue New Membership Drive
Douglas County Search and Rescue FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION Name: Bruce Fosdick Title: President Contact Phone: (303)688-2751 Email address: b_fos@msn.com Release Date: June 24, 2015 Release Time: 0900 hrs What: Douglas County Search & Rescue New Membership Drive Narrative: If you enjoy helping others in need, have a love for the outdoors, the time […]
Restrictions remain for use of the South Platte River Road closures revised
Out of an abundance of caution, the Jefferson and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices have restricted the use of the South Platte River and the North Fork of the South Platte River from the Jefferson / Park County line to Chatfield Reservoir until further notice. The river is closed to all single-chambered air inflated devices, such […]
Bridge at Trumbull is Now CLOSED
The South Platte River Road bridge at Trumbull, just downstream from North Fork Fire Station 3, has been closed until further notice due to high water. There is no estimate on reopening at this time. Residents of the Trumbull community will need to access their properties from the Deckers side. All other residents will need […]
Douglas and Jeffco Sheriff’s Offices Restrict South Platte River Usage
Douglas and Jeffco Sheriff’s Offices close South Platte River Roads open to local traffic only Douglas County, CO. – Out of an abundance of caution, the Jefferson and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices have restricted the use of the South Platte River and the North Fork of the South Platte River from the Jefferson / Park […]
DCSO Seeks Publics Help with Locating Missing Adult Male
Robert Jacobs 65 years old last seen 06/08/15 at 4pm in Castle Rock CO., riding his black Harley Davidson Road King Motorcycle (CO-445UVU). He was driving to Breckenridge, CO but never arrived. We are asking the public to be on the lookout for Robert Jacobs and his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. This is not a suspicious […]
DCSO needs your help to identify 7-Eleven robbery suspect
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the individual responsible for an armed robbery of a 7-Eleven store located at 8380 Colorado Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO that occurred in the early morning hours of June 07, 2015. Although the vehicle looks black it is actually silver or gray in color and is just outside […]
DCSO needs your help to identify robbery suspect
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the individual responsible for a robbery, which occurred on the morning of May 29, 2015 (2015), in Highlands Ranch, CO. The individual used force to take items from the driver of an RTD bus injuring the driver in the process. The suspect then fled on foot. You […]
Northbound I-25 County Line Rd off-ramp night closure – Tuesday, June 9 (10pm-5:30am)
On Tuesday, June 9, the northbound I-25 County Line Road off-ramp (exit 195) will be closed overnight (from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.) for final paving operations. Crews expect to have the ramp open by 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning – in time for the morning commute. A signed detour will be provided. The detour route used the Dry Creek […]