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MedicAlert Bracelets Available for Douglas County Seniors
(Douglas County, Colorado) Do you know someone with serious medical concerns? Thanks to a generous donation from a Douglas County…
Alleged Thieves Caught after Quick Response by Witnesses and Deputies
On September 6th at 12:20 p.m., DCSO Patrol deputies responded to a theft in progress at a grocery store located…
The DCSO Administrative Office's will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Office’s will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. Have…
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigates Bias-Motivated Vandalism Incident
Douglas County, CO – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a troubling act of vandalism that occurred in…
Unique Team from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Fights Crime..and Wildfires
(Douglas County, Colorado) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is taking a proactive approach to address wildfires, which have been…
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Evidence Section Passes Audit with Flying Colors
As a standard practice, an independent audit of our Evidence Section is required when a new Sheriff takes over. We…
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility Receives Its Fourth ACA Accreditation Award
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly and members of his Accreditation Staff were in Philadelphia last week to receive a very…
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Concerned Over Recent Fraud Trend
Douglas County – Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators are seriously concerned about a recent fraud trend. We have received three separate…
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: A Douglas County Deputy Helps Free a Bear Cub from a Dumpster
(Douglas County, Colorado) On July 15th, Douglas County Deputy Jazombek responded to a call of a distressed bear stuck in a…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Inmate Death
(Douglas County, Colorado) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate. A detentions deputy discovered Victorine…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating Indecent Exposure at Bluffs Regional Park
(Douglas County, Colorado) On July 24th, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report about an indecent exposure incident that…
Animal Law Enforcement Officers Rescue Six Horses
Last week, Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies and Animal Law Enforcement officers responded to an anonymous animal abuse complaint in the…
Highlands Ranch Woman Arrested for Deadly Shooting
Highlands Ranch – Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 9600…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Retrieves $20,000 for Elderly Scam Victim and Raises Awareness about Scams
[Douglas County] A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office technician recently saved an older resident from a potentially devastating scam. Responding to…
Sheriff Weekly Warns Citizens About Brazen Criminals
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – In the last few months, Douglas County neighborhoods have been hit by thieves who are…
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Launches Fireworks Hotline for Illegal Fireworks Activity
[Douglas County, Colorado] As Independence Day approaches, it is essential to know how one can celebrate the holiday safely. It…
Important Notice Regarding Door-to-Door Assessments by Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Update: Initial, preliminary door-to-door assessments have been completed. On Thursday, June 29th, and Friday, June 30th, members of the Douglas…
Urgent Warning about Retention Ponds Amidst Heavy Rainfall: Stay Away and Be Aware
Douglas County, Colorado – Douglas County has experienced higher levels of rain in the month of June than we are…
Aurora Man Arrested After Bomb Threat to Douglas County Facility
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – An Aurora Man was arrested at his home after emailing a bomb threat to the…
Driver of Stolen Car Arrested After Backing into Church and Leading Deputies on Short Chase
[Douglas County, Colorado] In the early morning hours of 6/9/2023, Douglas County deputies responded to a report of a burglary…
Reward Offered for Help Identifying Group of Thieves
23-47937 – DCSO Crime Alert Douglas County – On 06/05/2023 at around 4:00 a.m., at least three unknown suspects entered…