Today is International Safer Internet Day. This day may only happen once a year, but everyone should practice safe usage everyday. Every time you and your children surf the web, you’re exposed to identity theft, cyber bullying, scams and crimes ..........

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 27, 2019, at around 5:36 am, a patrol deputy responded to the area of Freeport Drive in Highlands Ranch on the report of a suspicious vehicle. The reporting party described what appeared to ..........

  Parents Please Join Us! Have a conversation with our Y.E.S.S. Instructors to learn about what we are teaching students, trends we see and have a chance to ask questions! Location: DCSO Highlands Ranch Substation, Community Room 9250 Zotos Drive, ..........

Mental health related calls to Law Enforcement are on the rise nationwide. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office partners with The Douglas County Mental Health Initiative and the Castle Rock Police Department, to field two Community Response Teams (CRT). This follows ..........

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, along with many other agencies state-wide, will be out in force trying raise awareness about auto theft as well as attempting to prevent the crime from occurring. Coloradans Against Auto Theft ..........

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 24, 2019, at around 8:30 pm Aurora PD notified Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch that they had a stolen white tow truck from their jurisdiction that was entering Douglas County and they were ..........

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 16, 2019, at around 0930 hours patrol was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries. The driver of the vehicle, an 86 year old male, went off the roadway and crashed into ..........

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – This morning, a second suspect involved in the officer involved shooting which occurred on November 27, 2018 at Dry Creek Rd and I-25 was released from the hospital after being treated for his injuries and ..........

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. ..........

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 ..........

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 ..........

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 ..........

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 ..........

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 ..........

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 ..........

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 ..........