Cold Case Unit Receives Congressional Recognition
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert presented members of the #DCSO Cold Case Unit with a Congressional Recognition Award for their pivotal work in solving a 39-year-old homicide. The Congresswoman recognized Sergeant Mark O’Harold, Corporal Mike Trindle, and Crime Analyst Supervisor Michele Kennedy. Captain Kennedy accepted on Michele’s behalf. She also recognized the efforts of the DCSO IMPACT […]
Douglas County Deputies Protect Pedestrians from Stolen Vehicle
Yesterday, shortly before noon, #DCSO deputies located a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of King Soopers, located at Highlands Ranch Parkway and University. A deputy spotted a male and a female getting in the car. When the deputy turned on his emergency lights, the male driver backed out of the parking space and went […]
Former Rock Canyon High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
On January 21, 2025, Douglas County Detectives arrested 55-year-old Christen Cassic of Parker on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and indecent exposure. Cassic was a teacher at Rock Canyon High School. He is currently being held in the Douglas County Detention Facility on a $150,000 bond. A charge is merely an accusation; the […]
Sheriff Weekly Addresses the Community after Man is Sentenced in the Death of Roger Dean
Man sentenced to 32 years in prison in connection with the death of Roger Dean, who was brutally murdered almost 40 years ago. Sheriff Weekly, others involved in the case, and Roger Dean’s daughter addressed the community after the judge handed down the maximum sentence allowed.
Driver Sentenced to Maximum Penalty for Hitting and Killing 13-Year-Old Alex Mackiewicz
(Douglas County, CO) On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 53-year-old Ruben Morones was sentenced to one year in jail and a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to careless driving resulting in death in the crash that killed 13-year-old Alexander Mackiewicz in Highlands Ranch on March 6th, 2024. The Douglas County Traffic Team conducted the investigation and […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Law Enforcement Officers Investigate Incident Involving Dog’s Accidental Ingestion of Rodent Control Tablets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Castle Pines, CO – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement Officers are investigating a recent incident in which a dog ingested rodent poison while walking through the Tapestry Hills neighborhood in Castle Pines. Initial findings suggest that this appears to be accidental and caused by wildlife dispersing […]
DCSO Seeks Help in Hit-and-Run Investigation
(Highlands Ranch, CO) On December 29th, a vehicle left the scene of a serious rollover crash near Kendrick Castillo Way and Plaza Drive. We need your help identifying the suspect vehicle, described as: • 2015–2016 Dodge Durango • Red or maroon • Silver wheels • Front-end damage, possibly missing parts of the front bumper • […]