Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Inmate Death
(Douglas County, CO) The Douglas County Sheriffβs Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Douglas County Detention Center. At approximately 5:05 p.m. on May 23rd, 2024, a deputy delivered dinner to the inmateβs cell and noticed him unconscious and not breathing. Deputies and medical personnel immediately started lifesaving efforts. Castle Rock Fire […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Sending a Message to Car Thieves
Message to all those criminals who keep stealing cars and think they will get away with it in Douglas County: You won’t! Your activities have not gone unnoticed. We will just keep identifying you, tracking you, and, of course, arresting you. Last night, DCSO deputies did an awesome job spotting this stolen vehicle. The driver […]
Join the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office β Explore Our New Recruiting Website!
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new recruiting website! Designed with you in mind, our updated platform makes navigating the hiring process easier and more intuitive than ever before. Why Join Us? Community Impact: Be a part of […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Honors Fallen Officers on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Douglas County, Colorado – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office solemnly commemorated National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the brave souls who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. These courageous individuals exemplified valor, dedication, and selflessness in their service to the community. We were honored to have the Pollack family, as well as the […]
Observant Resident Looking Out for the Safety of the Community
This is a great example of our community taking part in public safety. A resident called in to say they saw someone “slumped over at the wheel” and were concerned for their welfare. When #DCSO deputies arrived at the parking lot of a Highlands Ranch park, they saw a person sitting in the driver’s seat […]
Douglas County Teen Gets Broken Bike Fixed After It Was Stolen
This is a true sign of the goodness in our community. At the end of April, Jake, a local middle school student, had his bicycle stolen from the school’s property. His parents reported the theft but did not know who had taken it and thought it was gone forever. #DCSO Deputy Sandifer, the SRO for […]
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Are you ready to wrangle calls, coordinate chaos, and keep the peace with a smile? Yes? Then we need you. We are on the lookout for a dynamic Dispatch Supervisor to join our wild and wonderful team. We need a cool-headed commander of communication to be part of the #DCSO family. Could that be you? […]
Feature: DCSO Special Operations and Response Team
( Douglas County, CO) This week (National Correctional Officers Week), we shine a spotlight on one of the vital units within our Detentions Β Division: the Special Operations and Response Team (SORT). SORT is a specialized unit that works full time in the #DCSO jail. They are responsible for cell extractions, high risk transports, civil unrest, […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Highlights the Detention Division
It is National Correctional Officerβs Week, and we would like to highlight the work of our detention deputies, specialists, staff, and volunteers. Take a look at what happens while the rest of the world sleeps.
Arrest Made in Connection with Kidnapping and Related Charges
(Highlands Ranch, CO) The Douglas County Sheriffβs Office has made an arrest in connection with the Friday evening kidnapping in Highlands Ranch. 42-year-old Thomas Pratt was apprehended earlier today and is currently being booked for his involvement in the crimes. Pratt is facing serious charges, including first-degree kidnapping, felony menacing, first-degree criminal trespass as well […]
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 Sheriffβs 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 […]