Douglas County Government offices closed Memorial Day, May 31
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 31. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 1 for normal business. Many transactions may be completed online. Visit DoItOnlineDouglas.com to access more than 60 County services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are three ceremonies in […]
Douglas County Commissioners and Sheriff encourage opposition to state measure to reduce jail population
In this joint public service announcement, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners and the Douglas County Sheriff voice concern about the passage of Senate Bill 62 and encourage opposition and making your opinion known. Watch the video of the Commissioners and Sheriff expressing that this bill is an overbroad “Get out of Jail Free” […]
Douglas County Government offices and courts closed Monday, March 15
Due to severe winter weather and a blizzard warning continuing through midnight tonight, all Douglas County government offices and courts are closed on Monday, March 15. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. Douglas County Public Works Operations snow and ice removal crews are on snow-shift (alternating 12-hour shifts) for the next 24 to 48 hours as is the […]
Winter storm warning in effect until Monday morning, March 15.
A winter storm warning is in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday, March 13 until 6 a.m. Monday, March 15 in Douglas County. Primetime for snow looks to be from around 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday, until 6 a.m. Sunday. During the peak of the storm, expect to see snowfall at rates of one to […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Lifts Fire Restrictions
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Effective immediately, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is lifting all fire restrictions for all areas of unincorporated Douglas County. Recent snowfall and cooler temperatures have reduced the danger of wildfire; however, people are encouraged to be vigilant as the danger of fire is always present. Citizens should be reminded to […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9 Sig to get donation of body armor
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9 Sig will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sig’s vest is sponsored by Just Pets of Lone Tree, Colorado and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected […]
Daycare Provider Arrested for Child Abuse Resulting in Death of 3-month-old
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On August 26, 2020 at approximately 2:28 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a medical assist for a 3-month-old female in the 14000-block of Lexington Drive, in Douglas County. While deputies were enroute to the location they were advised that South Metro Fire Authority had transported the baby, unconscious and not […]
Pharmacist Arrested for Sex Assault in Teller County might also have Douglas County Victims
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On June 21, 2020, BRENT STEIN (DOB 1/22/1974) of Teller County, was arrested on three counts of Sexual Assault, class 3 felonies, by the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. STEIN is a Pharmacist, whose license has been suspended since July 2, 2020. He currently works at Mountain Key Pharmacy located in […]
Human Bones Found in Highlands Ranch
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO –Yesterday evening at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a citizen reporting the findings of a human skull and other bone fragments in the 9000-block of S. Broadway in Highlands Ranch. Deputies responded and located the bones described by the caller. The Douglas County Coroner’s […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9 Blu has received donation of body armor
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9 Blu has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Blu’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Remme, Colorado Springs EOW 7-13-18”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place for Unincorporated Douglas County
Sheriff Spurlock enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated Douglas County By Order of Sheriff Tony Spurlock Stage 1 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. General guidance on Stage 1 restrictions for Unincorporated Douglas County follows below: […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Continues to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – This year has been very different for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in many ways as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, it has been financially trying for many businesses in our community as well as non-profits that we support each and every year. For the past 14 years, the Douglas […]
Attempted Burglary Results in Shooting in Castle Pines
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – This morning at approximately 7:38 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 200-block of Green Valley Circle in Castle Pines. When deputies arrived on scene, they immediately set up a perimeter and canvassed the area. Deputies learned that a resident had been randomly shot at from individuals leaving […]
Temporary Procedure for Concealed Handgun Permits
No longer in effect. Please refer to the Concealed Handgun Permit page. Effective April 8, 2020, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be following Executive Order D 2020 029 issued by Governor Polis on April 6, 2020, allowing for the issuance of a Temporary (valid for an initial period of ninety (90) days) Concealed Handgun […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9 Blu to get Donation of Body Armor
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9 Blu will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Blu’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Remme, Colorado Springs EOW 7-13-18”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest […]