Remembering Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Michael Duffy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Remembering Michael Brian Duffy: A Father, Brother, and Loyal Douglas County Civil Servant Denver, Colorado – April 30, 2024: Michael Duffy, known for his unwavering love for his family and his dedication to service as a Sergeant and 22-year veteran of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, passed away peacefully on the morning of […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Top Notch Victim Assistance Unit
Did you know? The Colorado Victim Rights Act was passed in 1992. This constitutional amendment provides crime victims with specific rights. Its purpose is to help ensure that the justice system provides victims with rights that are pursued and enforced with the same diligence as those guaranteed to a criminal defendant. The #DCSO is blessed […]
20 Year Prison Sentence for Man Who Shot at Sheriff’s Deputies
Almost three years in the making, finally some closure for our Office. Yesterday, April 23, 2024, Jorge Armando Guzman, age 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting at a #DCSO deputy during a pursuit that occurred on September 5, 2021. Guzman and his co-defendant, Melinda Maldonado, 40, had been attempting to steal […]
Observant DCSO Deputies Arrest Aurora Man for Drug Possession and Obstruction
On Saturday, April 20th, deputies, while patrolling the RTD lot on Station Way, located a motorcycle with no visible license plates; when they tried to contact the owner, he ran from them. It was a short run. The owner had multiple felony warrants and quite a bit of contraband in his possession. Daniel Vito, age […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Participates in National Drug Take Back Day
Drop off your unused, unwanted, and expired medication this Saturday, April 27th, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Highlands Ranch Substation located at 9250 Zotos Drive. Medicine take-back options are the best way to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription and nonprescription (for example, over-the-counter) medicines. Before disposing of prescription medicines, be sure […]
May 2024: Actual Loved-One is in Jail Scam
It has come to our attention that scammers are seeking the Douglas County Jails website to see new arrestees. Once the scammer has the name of the new arrestee, they find their loved one’s contact information. When they get the phone numbers, they call the victim and inform them that their loved one is in […]
SCAM ALERT! Family Member in Jail
It has come to our attention that someone is calling family members of inmates in our jail, claiming to be a captain or lieutenant from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, asking for bond money to be wired to them. This is a scam! Don’t fall for it. We will never call to ask for bond […]
Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week
Shout-out to our partners with Douglas County Animal Services as we celebrate #AnimalControlOfficersAppreciationWeek. Meet the team and learn about their role in our community. Douglas County Animal Services (DCAS) is comprised of Sergeant Bry Munns, who has 5 years of service; Corporal Paul Karwoski, who has 6 years of service; Officer Omar Mohamed, who has […]
Facebook Market Place Scam
I just got scammed by someone who said that they were rehiring baby bearded dragons on Facebook. I had been talking to him for the past two months and today I paid for the bearded dragon and he said that he was going to deliver it by 4 pm today. I waited for 1 and […]
Lauren Michelle Bray
Wanted for: 1st degree motor vehicle theft $20,000+ 1st degree motor vehicle theft $20,000- Theft $2,000-$4,999 Bond: $17,000.00 total bond Description: White female, 5’0”, 115 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes Date of Birth: January 31, 1987 Last Known Location: Denver, CO
Michael James Cain
Wanted for: Driving while under influence (fourth or subsequent offense) Bond: $100,000.00 Description: White male, 6’1”, 220 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes Date of Birth: December 4, 1972 Last Known Location: Centennial, CO
Marcos Marquez-Chavira
Wanted for: Narcotics Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing or Sale Gun Possession Bond: $100,000.00 Description: White male, 6’1”, 200 pounds, black hair, brown eyes Date of Birth: March 25, 1986 Last Known Location: Denver and Aurora, CO