Additional Arrests Made in Active Shooter Incident at Main Event on February 8, 2025
Detectives have identified and arrested several other individuals in connection with the events that occurred at the Main Event, 64 Centennial Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO., on February 8, 2025. “Our Detectives have been working around the clock since the night of the Main Event shooting. You cannot come into Douglas County and engage in criminal […]
Active Shooter at Main Event In Highlands Ranch
At 11:51 pm, DCSO deputies responded to an active shooter call at the Main Event, located at 64 Centennial Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO. The first deputy on the scene encountered a male in the parking lot armed with a gun. The deputy gave him several commands to drop the weapon, which he failed to comply […]
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.
Douglas County Deputies Arrest Grinch
No Holiday Spirit for this Grinch! Early this morning, #DCSO deputies were called to Cactus Flower Way and Mountain Sage Drive in Highlands Ranch on the report of an adult male wearing a dark jacket and tan pants trying the door handles of cars on the street. A deputy spotted the male walking down the […]
Former Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested on Sexual Misconduct Charges
On October 20, 2024, DCSO Detectives received information that a female civilian assigned to the Detention Division as a Crew Leader may have been involved in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. An investigation was conducted, and there was probable cause to believe a crime had been committed by the civilian employee. The female civilian, […]
Sheriff Darren Weekly Needs Your Help
We need your help! In partnership with the Community Safety Volunteer Association of Douglas County and Highlands Ranch Walmart, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring this year’s “Shop with a Cop” on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Every year, our deputies reach out to families in our community during the holiday season and discover that […]
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Douglas County
Effective immediately, by order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, fire restrictions have been lifted for all areas of unincorporated Douglas County. While we have seen an increase in moisture in the last few days, people are encouraged to be vigilant as the danger of fire is always present.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office On a 90-Minute Delayed-Start
Douglas County offices will be on a 90-minute delay TODAY due to inclement weather. Reminder – this is a 90-minute delay from the start of your normal work schedule. ALL doors scheduled to unlock at 8:00am will unlock at 9:30am. Dispatchers, patrol, and detention deputies will be on duty 24/7. If you need assistance, call […]
Sophisticated Burglary Ring Targeting Douglas County Homes of Asian Business Owners
A sophisticated group of burglars has been targeting the homes of Asian business owners who live in Douglas County. The burglars strike while the victims are at work, often outside of the county in the Denver Metro area. The suspects employ sophisticated tactics to track their victim’s activity before the burglary by following them from […]
Sheriff Weekly Moves to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Douglas County
Sheriff Weekly has ordered Fire Restrictions in Douglas County to be moved to Stage 1, effective 10/31/2024. Stage 1 means NO open burning and no fireworks (including the use of model rockets). Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000.00 fine and a $10.00 surcharge. Allowable Activities […]
Migrants from India involved in gold bar scam sentenced to prison
Today, Punit Punit, 30, and Anil Dhiman, 35, were each sentenced to 6 years in prison for stealing more than $200,000 from a woman in Castle Pines through an elaborate scam. “I am very proud of our detectives, who dedicated countless hours to identifying and apprehending these suspects,” Sheriff Darren Weekly said. “We are pleased […]
Sheriff Weekly Creates Detentions Demographics Dashboard
Sheriff Weekly promotes transparency throughout his agency and has created a dashboard with information about inmates housed in the Douglas County Detention Center. Sheriff Darren Weekly said, “As your Sheriff, I believe that transparency and open communication are essential to maintaining trust between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the community we serve. It’s important […]