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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss of Detective

We are saddened by the loss of DCSO Detective Joe Pollack, badge number 0214, who died early this morning from complications due to COVID. Det. Pollack spent 20 years with NYPD, retiring as a sergeant. He spent 19 years with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Special Investigations Unit. We have determined that […]

Sheriff Spurlock adds experienced law enforcement officer to his command staff

Sheriff Spurlock is very excited to announce that Mike McIntosh has joined the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as one of his Chief Deputies. Chief Deputy McIntosh served in the United States Navy and then served the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for thirty-one (31) years. Most recently, Mike was a Commander for the Louisville Police Department. […]

Martial Arts Instructor Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child

On December 31, 2020, at approximately 1:45 p.m., deputies arrested 65-year-old CHARLES NIEMI, of Centennial, for sexual assault on a child pattern of abuse, two (2) counts. An arrest warrant was issued for NIEMI on December 31, 2020, and detectives took him into custody immediately following, without incident. NIEMI was transported to and is being […]

Sheriff Spurlock Moves from Stage 1 to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

By Order of Sheriff Tony Spurlock Stage2 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. “Due to the extreme fire conditions our community has experienced over the last several days, coupled with my ongoing communications with fire […]

Two Arrested After Being Involved in Multiple Car Break-ins in Roxborough Subdivision

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO A male and female have been taken in custody after leading Douglas County deputies on an early morning chase after breaking into multiple cars as well as a burglarizing a garage in the Roxborough subdivision, in unincorporated Douglas County. On July 24, 2020 at around 2:55 am, deputies responded to area […]

Sheriff Spurlock Moves from Stage 1 to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

By Order of Sheriff Tony Spurlock 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. “Due to the extreme fire conditions our community has experienced over the last several days, coupled with my ongoing communications with […]

Inmate who Attempted Suicide In Douglas County Detention Facility Has Died from Her Injuries

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO On May 25, 2020, at approximately 1:13 pm, while conducting a routine welfare check, a deputy discovered Inmate Michelle McGarry, age 54, attempting to commit suicide. Lifesaving efforts were immediately started. Jail medical staff was on scene within minutes and Castle Rock Fire was also immediately dispatched. McGarry was transported to […]

Sheriff Spurlock enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated Douglas County

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – 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: Prohibited Activities: • Open […]

Shots Fired Call in Castle Pines Results in Death Investigation

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On May 15, 2020, at around 7:00pm, deputies responded to the 300 block of Ovida Pl in Castle Pines on a report that there had been a shooting. Once on scene deputies discovered a white male deceased inside of the home. During the investigation it was learned that a disturbance […]

Shots Fired Call in Meridian Leads to Arrest of One Adult Male

NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On May 16, 2020, at around 12:11am deputies were called to the Zenith Meridian Apartments, located in unincorporated Douglas County, on a call of shots fired inside of an apartment. While in route, deputies learned that the reporting party had heard arguing and what they believed to be gunshots inside […]

Sheriff Spurlock Warns of Latest Phishing Scam

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a recent and prolific email phishing scam targeting private citizens. We believe this is a result of hackers recently obtaining 267 Million Facebook ID’s, email addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth. The scammers are contacting people via email that they have their passwords, FB contact lists, […]