Second Shooting Suspect Arrested in Inverness Shooting Case
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – An Aurora man has been arrested in connection with the shooting that occurred on May 3, 2023, in the Inverness subdivision of Douglas County. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office detectives were able to identify the second shooting suspect as Gerald Grant DOB 07/31/2004, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. […]
Sheriff Weekly Gives Update on May 3rd Shooting Investigation
*Update to the shooting that occurred 05/03/2023 at the Apex Apartments* Quari Marquell Mitchell Kyle DOB: 08/31/1995 and Nicole Carrington, DOB: 07/17/1994 have been arrested and are currently in custody at the Douglas County Jail in association to the incident. The investigation is still ongoing, no other information can be released at this time. Sheriff […]
Detectives Make Arrest in Internet Crimes Against Children Case
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested an adult male for possession of child pornography. After an extensive investigation involving information that a person in Douglas County may be in possession of child pornography, detectives were able to identify Ridley Mellema, DOB 05/14/2003, as the person involved. While this is […]
Two Carjackers Sentenced to Federal Prison
Douglas County – Two people have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for their roles in a violent carjacking in June of 2022. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, 29-year-old Brian Armando Diaz Montellano was sentenced to 14 years in prison. 27-year-old Alexis Michele Ruder-Iturrino was sentenced to […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Deborah Takahara to the Team
Castle Rock, CO – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the addition of Deborah Takahara to their team as the new Public Information Officer. Deborah is a well-known and respected journalist in Colorado, having spent nearly 30 years in the industry. She has won numerous awards for her reporting and has been […]
Sheriff Darren Weekly shares the Office’s new Vision, Mission, and Value statements.
Sheriff Darren Weekly shares the Office’s new Vision, Mission, and Value statements. “I’m very excited to officially announce this to our public. What I am most proud of is that I didn’t write it. It was not something created by my command staff either. I asked both commissioned and civilian personnel from each division to […]
Two Highlands Ranch Residents Arrested for Injury Caused by “Booby Trap”
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Two residents of Highlands Ranch were arrested after the device they set outside their front door, injured a person. On March 10, 2023, deputies responded to a citizen call referencing someone being injured by a possible “booby trap.” Deputies met with the victim, who stated that on March 9, 2023, at […]
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Kansas
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – The suspect in a stabbing incident was taken into custody by Kansas law enforcement in the early morning hours of February 12th, near Lawrence, Kansas. On Saturday, February 11, 2023, at around 12:18 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Target store, 1950 E County Line Rd, in […]
We Need the Public’s Help. Criminals Broke into at Least 20 Cars Overnight.
On January 30th, deputies were called to two different apartment complexes along Park Meadows Dr in Lone Tree, unincorporated Douglas County, when residents discovered that their cars had been broken into. It appears that Honda and Hyundai vehicles were targeted; many had the door locks punched. Detectives believe the criminals started as early as 9:45 […]
Sheriff Weekly Supports New Auto Theft Bill
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – Law enforcement officials, community leaders, and legislators stood together as a new bill was introduced to combat auto theft. Sheriff Darren Weekly, who attended today’s press conference at the Capitol, fully supports this new legislation, taking a more aggressive approach to auto theft and the penalties imposed upon the offenders. […]
Sheriff Weekly Supports Introduction of New Auto Theft Legislation
Law enforcement officials, community leaders, and legislators stood together as a new bill was introduced to combat auto theft. Sheriff Weekly, who attended today’s press conference at the Capitol, fully supports this new legislation, taking a more aggressive approach to auto theft and the penalties imposed upon the offenders. “Auto theft is a serious problem […]
Sheriff Darren Weekly has been appointed to the Colorado Human Trafficking Council
This appointment, by the Governor, is a significant step in the fight against human trafficking in Colorado, and Sheriff Weekly is proud to be part of this important mission. The Colorado Human Trafficking Council comprises members from local law enforcement, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector representatives. The council works together to develop strategies […]
Crime Alert! Sheriff’s Office Needs Help Identifying These Criminals
In the past month, we, along with other law enforcement agencies near us, have been hit hard by several vehicle trespasses, catalytic converter thefts, and an aggravated assault involving the occupants of this blue Jeep Grand Cherokee. These criminals haven’t committed just one kind of crime; their spree includes breaking car windows and stealing valuables […]