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An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault after deputies found a juvenile female with a gunshot wound to the leg. Last night, around 10:12 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a house on Little Willow ..........

(Douglas County, Colorado) As we approach the 4th of July, Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly discusses the dangers and legal consequences of using illegal fireworks. #DCSO is taking a different approach this year. Last year, we received 786 calls about ..........

(Castle Pines, Colorado) Arresting criminals knows no age limit. Two juveniles were taken into custody for an early morning incident involving a stolen truck and a handgun. Early this morning, deputies responded to the report of individuals possibly breaking into ..........

(Larkspur) Traffic near the Renaissance Festival came to a crawl this weekend. Our deputies found a Good Samaritan helping a tortoise off Perry Park Avenue. They rescued it and got it to safety. After a brief stay at the Dumb ..........

As Independence Day approaches, it is essential to know how one can celebrate the holiday safely. It is also crucial to understand the legal ramifications regarding the use of fireworks. Each year the careless use of fireworks contributes to personal ..........

On June 18, 2024, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 55-year-old James Thomure of Centennial for sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. Thomure is a teacher at Douglas County High School. Thomure was transported ..........

Interested in giving back to your community? Do you have a passion for working with those impacted by trauma? Do you want to help victims get their voice back? Then, we invite you to consider volunteering with our Victim Assistance ..........

Castle Pines, CO, June 19, 2024 – On June 18th at approximately 11:30 a.m., a brush fire was reported near Bristolwood Lane and Monarch Boulevard in Castle Pines. Investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and South Metro Fire Rescue ..........

(Douglas County, CO) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is filled with pride as we welcome 13 new deputies into our family. These dedicated individuals have completed a rigorous 21-week training program at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility. Their ..........

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested Again. After a very intense investigation, #DCSO Detectives have arrested a Douglas County resident who has twice been convicted of the same crime, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a class 4 Felony. After detectives executed a ..........

Sheriff Weekly always knew he wanted to serve his community and has done so for over 30 years. For at least the last 10 years, he has had his sights set on another dream, one that only the top 1% ..........

(Sedalia, Colorado) Early on Saturday, June 8, 2024, around 3:15 a.m., a reported explosion rocked a property on Platte Avenue in Sedalia, Colorado. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office swiftly dispatched deputies to the scene. Deputy Walpole was the first on ..........

(Douglas County, CO) At 9:45 p.m. on June 5, 2024, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and coordination in recovering a stolen vehicle and apprehending two suspects. The driver tried to get away, but was caught ..........

(Douglas County, CO) It’s that time of year where people are hitting the trails and great outdoors..and so are thieves. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to exercise caution and take preventive measures after two recent incidents involving ..........

(Douglas County, Colorado) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a fraud alert to protect our residents from falling victim to the latest “Gold Bar Scam”. In the past three months, we have received reports of residents being instructed to ..........

This is a perfect example of our commitment to public safety and dedication to preparing for any situation. Why Trauma Kits? Law enforcement officers are often the first on the scene of accidents, violent incidents, and other emergencies where injuries ..........

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