Douglas County Now on Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
As of October 8, 2024, Sheriff Darren Weekly has moved from Stage 1 to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions until further notice. “Out of an abundance of caution, I have made the decision to move from Stage 1 to Stage 2 fire restrictions. This decision is necessary to protect our community and natural resources. We urge […]
Aurora man arrested after fleeing from hit and run crash involving a stolen vehicle.
Saturday, October 5th, shortly before 10:00 pm, #DCSO deputies assisted the Colorado State Patrol in looking for a suspect who had fled from a crash on C-470 involving a stolen vehicle. Around the same time, dispatch received a call from a resident on Falcon Hills Drive in Highlands Ranch about a suspicious person in the […]
Sheriff Weekly Announces Support for Public Safety Initiatives
(Douglas County, CO) – Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly joined five major statewide public safety organizations, and current and former law enforcement leaders, to announce their support for ballot initiatives – “Truth In Sentencing” and “Back The Blue” – that will help reduce Colorado’s high crime rate and make the state safer. The two public […]
Looking to Volunteer? Become a Community Safety Volunteer!
Join us for an Open House to learn more about becoming a Community Safety Volunteer! Date: Wednesday, September 18th Time: 6:30 PM Location: Highlands Ranch Substation This is a great opportunity to find out how you can contribute to your community’s safety and well-being. Whether you’re interested in volunteering or just want to learn more, […]
Arrests Made in Cougar Run Elementary Vehicle Trespass and Theft
(Douglas County, CO) Detectives from the Douglas County IMPACT team have identified and arrested the suspects allegedly involved in a vehicle trespass and theft outside of Cougar Run Elementary School in Highlands Ranch on August 27th. The suspects were located and taken into custody on September 3rd at a hotel in the 7600 block of […]
Burglary Suspect Rams Patrol Vehicle, Fires Shots at Deputies During Pursuit
(Douglas County, Colorado) At 2:38 this morning, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of a burglary in progress at a salvage yard in the 8300 block of Blakeland Drive in Littleton. Deputies set up a perimeter. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Brenton Zeiler, of Aurora, allegedly rammed a deputy’s patrol car in […]
DCSO Detectives Arrest Tow-Truck Driver for Stealing Cars and Possession of Child Pornography
In December 2023, a #DCSO Auto Theft Unit detective was assigned a stolen vehicle case. He received information that led him to believe this case may have been related to several incidents involving Eagle Wing Towing. Through his investigation, he learned: Brian Chacon, age 33, with Eagle Wing Towing, may have been taking vehicles he had no […]
Suspect in Highlands Ranch Burglary Attempt Rams Patrol Car, Arrested After Pursuit
(Douglas County, CO) This past Saturday, just after 8:00 p.m., #DCSO deputies responded to a report of a burglary at a house on Foxhill Place in Highlands Ranch. The neighbors reported seeing the suspect on the property trying to get into the home. Deputies searched the house and the area but did not locate the suspect. […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tackles Motor Vehicle Theft Crime Spree: Two-month operation leads to 11 arrests and 17 recovered stolen vehicles
Douglas County, CO – August 27, 2024 – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is actively responding to a significant increase in auto thefts and garage burglaries across Douglas County. With a concerning total of 33 auto thefts reported in July, deputies have been working tirelessly to combat this rise in criminal activity. In one case, […]
Brazen Vehicle Trespass Occurs in Front of Highlands Ranch Elementary School
Today, shortly after 7:00 a.m., deputies responded to Cougar Run Elementary, 8780 Venneford Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO., on the report of a suspect entering a vehicle parked in front of the school. The victim’s 9-year-old son was inside the car. The victim’s computer and bag were taken. The suspect then got into the passenger […]
Planned Website Maintenance – August 30, 2024 – 7 pm to Midnight
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office public-facing websites will undergo technical maintenance this Friday, August 30, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. The websites affected include www.dcsheriff.net, www.joindcso.com, www.dcsoseniors.com, and www.hrletf.org. During this time, our websites may become unreachable and/or unresponsive. Please use the following links, while our websites are down for maintenance: CO State […]
August 2024= In-Person “Account Has Been Compromised” scam.
This scam starts with a phone call. The scammer calls a victim, telling them their bank account has been compromised. The only thing they need to do to secure their funds is withdraw all their money. Once the victim withdraws their money, the scammer arranges a meeting place so they can “safely hold onto the […]
DCSO SRO Reunites with PGA Golfer Wyndham Clark
(Douglas County, CO) The BMW Championship is officially underway at Castle Pines Golf Club. It is a special homecoming for one of the top players on the tour right now. Wyndham Clark grew up in Douglas County and attended Valor High School. His school resource officer, Corporal Mike Adams was selected to walk with Clark […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Releases Footage of Chase that Ended Kyle Williamson’s Crime Spree
Douglas County, CO — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera and surveillance footage from the high-speed chase that ended Kyle Williamson’s multi-county crime spree on October 11, 2023. Williamson, who fired shots at Thornton police officers before leading authorities on a dangerous pursuit, was taken into custody by Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies […]
Helitack Team Proves to be a Valuable Resource to More than just Douglas County
Now that we have it, we don’t know what we would do without it. We are referring to our Douglas County Helitack Team, which consists of the helicopter and members of the OEM Emergency Services Unit (ESU). We are so proud of the vital role they played in assisting the communities to our north during […]