Father Arrested for Child Abuse Resulting in Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On May 10, 2017, deputies responded to the 5300-block of Hospitality Place, Parker, for a medical assist of a 3-month-old baby that was not breathing and CPR was in progress. Three-month-old Aliah Howatt (DOB 02/13/2017) was immediately transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Subsequently, through interviews […]
Douglas County Sheriff releases video statement of Copper Canyon Apartments Officer-Involved Shooting
The following message is from Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock: Since the Copper Canyon Apartments officer-involved shooting, the biggest unanswered question has been, ’what happened.’ With permission and support from the Zackari Parrish family, as well as that of the injured deputies and their families, this video is intended to communicate directly with the employees […]
Mother Suspected of Murder of Newborn Baby
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Yesterday, at approximately 9:48 p.m. Douglas Regional Dispatch received reports of what a citizen believed to be a lifeless infant left in her back yard, located in the 500-block of Longfellow Lane, Highlands Ranch. The baby still had the umbilical cord attached. Investigators were called to the scene and through […]
Copper Canyon Apartments Officer Involved Shooting
On December 31, 2017 at approximately 5:14 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Copper Canyon Apartments at 3404 E County Line Rd. Highlands Ranch, CO on the report of a disturbance. While investigating the incident inside the apartment, deputies encountered multiple gunshots coming from a bedroom within the apartment. It is […]
Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority Tests CodeRED System November 20, 2017
The Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority will be testing the CodeRED emergency notification system on November 20, 2017 at 10:00am. The purpose of this test is to validate the telephone numbers in the Douglas County emergency notification database. There is no need for action if you receive the call. The Caller ID will read […]
Seven Year Fugitive Arrested for Child Pornography
On September 15, 2017, The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Parker Police Department and the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Fugitive Task Force located and took into custody a fugitive of seven years out of Buchanan County, Virginia. In 2010, a search warrant was executed in Virginia on a child pornography case. […]
Inmate Commits Suicide in County Jail
On September 6, 2017, at approximately 11:30 a.m. deputies were requested to check on the well-being of an inmate, Gary Bellinger (DOB 5/23/1977). Inmate Bellinger was located by deputies, unresponsive and hanging from his bed with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately called for medical staff to respond and began CPR on Bellinger. Inmate […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted for Unincorporated Douglas County
Effective immediately, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will lift the temporary fire restriction order for all areas of unincorporated Douglas County. Recent rainfall has reduced the danger of wildfire; however, people are encouraged to be vigilant as the danger of fire is always present. Many people will continue to enjoy the mountains and parks through […]
Missing Endangered Juvenile
Update: Juvenile has been found safe. DCSO thanks the public for all of your help. MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE SUBJECT: Devan Romero, 16 year old male PHYSICAL: White male 5’10/155/ Brown hair/ Brown eyes LAST SEEN: In the area of Marmot Ridge Circle, in Roxborough around 11:00 am today. SYNOPSIS: Devan has […]
Douglas County Sheriff Cuts Ribbon on New Public-Safety Driver Training Facility
Location: 8500 Moore Rd. Littleton, CO 80125 (south gate entry) Today at 10 a.m., Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock will cut the ribbon and officially open phase-one of the new Liniger Emergency Vehicle Operations Center in northwest Douglas County. More than three years in the making, the new facility will provide Douglas County and […]
Douglas County Coroner’s Office Positively Identifies Body in Sedalia Shooting
This morning, Douglas County Coroner Jill Romann confirmed the identity of the deceased man recovered from the Elk Canyon Ct. residence on July 2nd as 33- year-old Nicholas Huner (DOB 8/18/1983). The Douglas County Coroner’s Office confirmed the cause of death is by gunshot wound. This is still an ongoing and active investigation. No additional […]
Father Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder in Sedalia Shooting
On July 1, 2017, at approximately 10:15 p.m. Dispatch received a call from a man, identified as 59-year-old Frank Leo Huner Jr., advising that he had just fatally shot what he believed to be an intruder breaking into his home located in the 3400-block of Elk Canyon Ct., Sedalia. During the call, Frank Huner identified […]
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 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. General Guidance on Stage 1 Restrictions follows below: Prohibited Activities: Open burning of any kind. Use of Fireworks Allowable Activities: Fires […]
Douglas County Search and Rescue is Recruiting
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have a love for the outdoors and have personal time to volunteer? Then come join us for an informational membership meeting. DCSAR is a nonprofit, all-volunteer team. We will host an informational meeting that is open to all interested applicants which are at least 18 years of age. […]
Injured Climber Rescued at Devils Head
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – At 3:27 pm on 06/18/17, Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies and Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) responded to an injured climber in the area of Devils Head mountain. It was reported by witnesses that the climber fell approximately 100 feet and landed on a ledge, 30 – 40 feet high. […]