Pueblo Man Arrested on Multiple Charges after Incident that Closed Highway Overnight
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Interstate 25 was closed for over three hours overnight after a Pueblo man eluded law enforcement in two different counties. He was wanted on several felony warrants as well as for hitting a Colorado Springs Police Department car before entering Douglas County. On 12-06-2022, around 10:23 pm, Douglas County Sheriff’s […]
Douglas County Government Offices on a one-hour delayed opening Friday, Nov. 18
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County government offices are on a one-hour delayed schedule. We are currently on accident alert. Unless your crash involves drugs, alcohol, or injuries please exchange information and report online at www.dcsheriff.net/vehicles-and-traffic/report-an-auto-accident/ Online services are available 24/7 at www.dcsheriff.net If you have to […]
Help Us Get These Criminals Identified
If these two put this much effort into a legitimate job, who knows how far they could go, but sadly they chose to make a living by victimizing the citizens of Douglas County. Let’s get these two identified and see if we can save others from being victimized. The suspects are creating two separate forms […]
Four Career Criminals Convicted of Racketeering and Organized Crime.
After a lengthy and detailed investigation, four individuals were convicted and sentenced for crimes associated with Racketeering and Organized Crime. The investigation began in the early hours of November 24, 2020, when deputies observed a stolen 2017 Kia leaving the area of Castle Pines Parkway and Shoreham Drive at a high rate of speed. […]
Occupants of Suspicious Vehicle Open Fire on Douglas County Deputies
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – While Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating a suspicious vehicle, two people inside the car started shooting at them. The deputies returned fire, killing both. One deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident. Shortly before midnight on October 25, 2022, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the RTD […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was Hit by Suspected DUI Driver
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy was hit, while in his patrol vehicle, by a suspected drunk driver. On September 26, 2022, at around 10:45 pm, a Sheriff’s Office deputy was parked in his department Tahoe on the shoulder portion of Lincoln Ave at Havana St waiting for a tow […]
Car Driven by Teen Collides with House in Highlands Ranch
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – A white SUV that was seen speeding away from the area of a “shots fired” call ended up crashing into a house less than a mile away. On 09/23/2022, at around 10:45 pm, deputies who were initially responding to the 9000 block of Miners Place in Highlands Ranch, CO on […]
Large-Scale Wildfire Exercise to be Held in Douglas County
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO –The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a full-scale wildfire exercise on Saturday, October 1, 2022, in the Franktown area, starting around 9:45 am. This exercise, “The ’86 Fire”, will simulate a fast-moving fire that starts in the area of Hwy 83 and Hwy 86, which will move […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Car Crash
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO –The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into a double-fatal car crash that occurred on Crowfoot Valley Road in Unincorporated Douglas County. On September 14, 2022, at around 5:28 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office along with the Castle Rock Fire Department responded to the report of an injury crash […]
Sheriff’s Office Invites You to Have a “Howling Good Time”
Put on your fancy duds and join us at the 11th Annual Howling Good Time Gala at Cielo at Castle Pines! What is this, you ask? This is a yearly fundraiser that supports the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. Franktown Animal Clinic has cared for the veterinary needs of the dogs of the Douglas County […]
DCSO Arrests Denver Man After Being Caught With a Stolen Truck and Assaulting a Deputy.
Early yesterday morning, around 1:20 am, while patrolling a neighborhood in Parker, a #DCSO deputy spotted a suspicious vehicle. The deputy saw someone get out of the vehicle, but when the deputy turned his car around to contact the driver, the driver was gone. While deputies were looking for the driver, a man walked up […]
Sheriff’s Office Needs Public’s Help in Locating Sex Assault Suspect
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO –The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional victims, as well as information about the suspect, in an open sexual assault on a child investigation. The suspect, who has been identified as Andrew Rosa DOB 12-11-87, contacted our victim through a social media site, and when they met in person Rosa […]
Home security is an important aspect of crime prevention.
Burglaries frequently occur during weekdays when residents are away at work or school. Every home can be a target; however, there are several steps you can take to prevent a burglary, secure your belongings, and protect yourself. Prevention Tips: • Always lock doors and windows, even on the 2nd floor. • Ensure that garage doors […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested Amid Criminal Investigation
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – A Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy was taken into custody on allegations of criminal wrongdoing while assigned to the Douglas County Detention Facility. On May 25, 2022, information was obtained that alleged a deputy had introduced contraband in the detention facility. An investigation was opened and on May 31, 2022, at […]
Sheriff’s Office Serves Search Warrant in Death Investigation Case
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On April 21, 2022, at approximately 9:00 pm, detectives along with the assistance of the Douglas County Regional SWAT Team, served a search warrant on a house located at 7047 Lionshead Parkway, Littleton, Colorado, located in unincorporated Douglas County. On January 21, 2022, this house was the subject of a […]