Tag: douglas county
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Massive Zebulon sports complex being eyed by Douglas County
Douglas County commissioners in October unanimously approved a crucial land exchange deal to build a massive sports complex on land previously bought by developers of Colorado’s largest master-planned community. The county partnered with Sterling Ranch to create plans for a 500-acre sports complex in northwest Douglas County called Zebulon. The land transfer impacts 46.5 acres…
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Appeals court overturns convictions after Douglas County judge let biased juror serve
Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a defendant’s robbery-related convictions and 18-year prison sentence on Thursday because a Douglas County judge allowed a biased juror to serve. During Ahmarion Kaliel Shead’s trial in January 2023, one juror, identified as “J.H.,” indicated on his questionnaire that he was “pro-law enforcement.” J.H. also disclosed that a relative worked for…
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Colorado Supreme Court to address child’s CCTV testimony
The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will review the impact of a victim’s closed-circuit testimony on the prosecution of a juvenile defendant. At least three of the court’s seven members must agree to hear an appeal. There is currently one vacancy, which will be filled next month. The justices also signaled they…
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Douglas County judge violated defendant’s right to counsel at sentencing, appeals court finds
A Douglas County judge violated a defendant’s constitutional right to the counsel of her choice by refusing to postpone sentencing until her lawyer returned to the country, Colorado’s second-highest court concluded on Wednesday. In early 2023, Lyndie J. Felsher received a three-year sentence in community corrections after pleading guilty to a felony drunk driving offense.…
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Autopsy: Suspect had meth and alcohol in system in DougCo crash that killed five
The man accused of carjacking a vehicle from a Regional Transportation District station and crashing into a family of five had methamphetamines and alcohol in his system, according to an autopsy report. Walter Huling, 31, was identified as the suspect in the Nov. 24 crash on Colorado Highway 83, south of Franktown, that left five…
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Largest wildlife bridge in North America is now complete, says Colorado Department of Transportation
The Greenland Overpass is a unique solution to a unique situation, says Chuck Attardo, I-25 south corridor environmental project manager for the Colorado Department of Transportation. Few places on the continent have a similar confluence of human activity and wildness like the Interstate 25 corridor between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. An eight-lane highway handling…
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Dougco shoplifting ordinance victimizes victims | CALDARA
Law enforcement must be respected. It also needs to be liked. And, above all, it must be trusted. Citizens should feel welcome to engage with police — not coerced. That balance is what makes American law enforcement different. Douglas County now plans to require retailers who’ve been victimized by shoplifters to report the crime to…
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Former Douglas County teacher sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child
A 23rd Judicial District judge on Friday sentenced a former Douglas County School District teacher who was caught with child pornography and non-consensual photos of his students in the classroom. Chief Judge Ryan Stuart sentenced Christen Cassic, 56, of Parker, to 90 days in jail and 10 years in sexual offender intensive supervised probation, which…
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38-year-old cold case murder tied to infamous Denver-area serial killer
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced a resolution to a 38-year-old cold case murder Tuesday. Using modern DNA and forensic analysis, investigators determined that the killer of Rhonda Marie Fisher — found dead in 1987 — was Vincent Groves, believed to be responsible for at least a dozen killings in the metro Denver area during…
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‘Tragic situation all around’: Families grieve following Douglas County crash
A week meant for family gathering turned into a time of grieving following a car crash that killed two adults and three children in Douglas County on Monday. The Douglas County Coroner on Wednesday identified the victims in the crash as Alvin Corado, 35, Toretto Corado, 8, MaKenlee Corado, 11, and Jase Green, 12, all…