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Do you live in Douglas County? If so, we need your help. Your opinion matters. Please help us by taking this very short anonymous survey https://elucd.typeform.com/dcsheriff The results will assist us in making sure that we are providing the highest level of service to all our residents. Thank you so much for your time. If […]
Two Adults found Dead Inside House in Unincorporated Douglas County
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 21, 2022, at around 2:00 am, deputies were called to a house on the 7000 block of Lionshead Parkway in the Wildcat Ridge subdivision, located in unincorporated Douglas County, on the report that there were two deceased people discovered inside. When deputies arrived, they found the bodies of […]
How can the Sheriff’s Office help you?
In order to streamline the process when a citizen calls the Sheriff Office, we have developed a new system to route the caller to the intended area more efficiently. As calls from citizens have increased, it was determined that we needed a better method to assist the citizens more effectively. Starting immediately, when someone calls […]
Aurora Man Arrested for Carjacking in Douglas County
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – An Aurora man was taken into custody yesterday in connection with a reported “carjacking” that occurred on December 28, 2021, in unincorporated Douglas County. The victim had listed his car for sale on Facebook Marketplace. A person contacted him through the site, inquiring about purchasing the vehicle. They agreed […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated Douglas County
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – 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 […]
Upcoming Holiday closures for the remainder of 2021
In observance of the Christmas holiday, all Douglas County government offices and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office administrative offices will be closing at noon Friday, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Monday, Dec. 27. Offices will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 28. All 24/7 services will still be available. Offices will also be closed on Friday, […]
Memorial Service Information for Detective Joe Pollack
DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO. – On Thursday, December 9, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Detective Joe Pollack died from COVID. His death is considered a line of duty death and the memorial service for Detective Pollack will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17, at Southeast Christian Church. The church is located at 9650 Jordan […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss of Detective
We are saddened by the loss of DCSO Detective Joe Pollack, badge number 0214, who died early this morning from complications due to COVID. Det. Pollack spent 20 years with NYPD, retiring as a sergeant. He spent 19 years with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Special Investigations Unit. We have determined that […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies take Three into Custody after Crash in Stolen Vehicle
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On December 9, 2021, at around 3:30 A.M., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed a stolen pickup in the area of Highway 85 (Santa Fe Drive) and Blakeland Road in unincorporated Douglas County. The vehicle was confirmed stolen from a location in the Town of Castle Rock. Deputies attempted to […]
Highlands Ranch woman has been arrested in connection with the September 2020 death of her newborn
On September 28th, 2020, Douglas County deputies were dispatched to a local hospital concerning a call regarding a woman that had been brought in for a medical emergency and had possibly just given birth. There was no newborn with the woman. Due to the possibility that a newborn may need assistance, deputies responded to her […]
Sheriff Spurlock adds experienced law enforcement officer to his command staff
Sheriff Spurlock is very excited to announce that Mike McIntosh has joined the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as one of his Chief Deputies. Chief Deputy McIntosh served in the United States Navy and then served the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for thirty-one (31) years. Most recently, Mike was a Commander for the Louisville Police Department. […]
Douglas County Commissioners and Sheriff encourage opposition to state measure to reduce jail population
In this joint public service announcement, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners and the Douglas County Sheriff voice concern about the passage of Senate Bill 62 and encourage opposition and making your opinion known. Watch the video of the Commissioners and Sheriff expressing that this bill is an overbroad “Get out of Jail Free” […]
Douglas County Government offices and courts closed Monday, March 15
Due to severe winter weather and a blizzard warning continuing through midnight tonight, all Douglas County government offices and courts are closed on Monday, March 15. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. Douglas County Public Works Operations snow and ice removal crews are on snow-shift (alternating 12-hour shifts) for the next 24 to 48 hours as is the […]
Winter storm warning in effect until Monday morning, March 15.
A winter storm warning is in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday, March 13 until 6 a.m. Monday, March 15 in Douglas County. Primetime for snow looks to be from around 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday, until 6 a.m. Sunday. During the peak of the storm, expect to see snowfall at rates of one to […]
Martial Arts Instructor Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child
On December 31, 2020, at approximately 1:45 p.m., deputies arrested 65-year-old CHARLES NIEMI, of Centennial, for sexual assault on a child pattern of abuse, two (2) counts. An arrest warrant was issued for NIEMI on December 31, 2020, and detectives took him into custody immediately following, without incident. NIEMI was transported to and is being […]