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  The BMW Championship is coming to the Castle Pines Golf Club on August 20-25th, and we want to ensure everyone stays informed and safe. The following information will help guide spectators as they attend the daily events. Transportation & ..........

(Douglas County, CO) After consulting with the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management, Sheriff Weekly has reduced fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective August 9, 2024 until further notice. Stage 1 means NO open burning and NO fireworks (to include ..........

(Douglas County, CO) We’ve seen a recent increase in garage burglaries and vehicle thefts across Douglas County. The majority of these incidents involve open garages, unlocked vehicles, and keys left inside the cars. Thieves are checking door handles to find ..........

(Douglas County, CO) We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Gary Robinson from Colorado Avid Cyclist. Gary is a true inspiration, having survived a crash that nearly took his life. Together, we aim to make our roads safer ..........

By Order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 fire restrictions are now in place. Ordinance No. O-012-004, restricting open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Not allowed: Open burning of any ..........

(Douglas County, CO) Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on July 25, 2024, Douglas County deputies were called to the Northridge Recreation Center, located at 8800 S. Broadway Street in Highlands Ranch, following a report of a vehicle trespass that had just ..........

What an amazing young man! We are humbled to be the recipient of this very important project. Sam, from Boy Scouts of America Troop 770, contacted us several months ago about his Eagle Scout project. His vision was to create ..........

Last night, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home on the 9900 block of Aftonwood St, in Highlands Ranch on the report of gunshots. Deputies learned that the roommates who lived at the house ..........

(Douglas County, Colorado) On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received two reports of drivers using weapons to threaten other motorists. In both cases, the offenders were tracked down and arrested. Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said, “We ..........

Not allowed: No open burning of any kind. No use of fireworks. No use of model rockets. Allowed: Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, charcoal grill fires within developed residential or commercial areas, and fires within wood-burning ..........

Ready to make your mark on the world? Why not join the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office family and see how far your career can go? We are now accepting applications for our Deputy Cadet Academy, which will start in January ..........

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 ..........

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