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 Sheriff’s Office, indicating that there was a device that would go off at another county facility. On June 11, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office received an email threat directed at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The author […]
June 2023 Scam of the month= The “Publisher’s Clearing House” Scam.
The “Publisher’s Clearing House” scam is hurting many of our Douglas County citizens. This scam tricks the victim into thinking they won the clearing house lottery. The scammer contacts the victim by phone call, text, or email, saying the victim has won a large sum of money. The victim, typically, gets caught up in the […]
Two Teenagers Arrested After Stolen Car Crashes at South Metro Rescue Fire Station
Lone Tree, Colorado – On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 1:05a.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to assist the Lone Tree Police Department on an unknown injury accident at the intersection of E. Lincoln Ave. and S. Peoria St. Dispatch received an iPhone crash alert, and the location was pinging in the area of […]
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 […]
Aurora Man Arrested for Carjacking in Douglas County
[…] Weapon by Previous Offender F6 His bond, in this case, is currently $50,000. He is also being held on a “no bond” hold for several out-of-county warrants. “This is just another great example of how hard my detectives work to make sure criminals do not get away with victimizing the citizens of Douglas […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies take Three into Custody after Crash in Stolen Vehicle
[…] at this time. The two passengers were taken into custody and will be transported to the Douglas County Detention Facility on numerous charges, as well as existing warrants. No deputies or other uninvolved parties were injured in this crash. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and more will be released when it is […]
Update on Fatal Crash at Santa Fe and Mineral Ave
[…] analyzed for evidence of causation. • The female driver in the Black Mitsubishi, identified as Deanna Mae Bixby dob 11-22-98, was taken into custody on three active warrants as well as pending charges from our agency. She is currently at an area hospital, no information on her injuries is being released. • The driver […]
Denver Man Arrested on Suspicion of Shooting at a Deputy on January 27th
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On January 27, 2019, at around 5:36 am, a patrol deputy responded to the area of Freeport Drive in Highlands Ranch on the report of a suspicious vehicle. The reporting party described what appeared to be a silver van that was possibly breaking into vehicles. While in the area looking […]
Update on Officer Involved Shooting on 8/31/18
[…] As he continued to advance out of the vehicle deputies shot Askins multiple times, fatally wounding him. At the time of the shooting, Askins had 2 active warrants out of El Paso County, Colorado, one for 2nd degree burglary of a building and the other for Failure to Appear. The names of the deputies […]
Father Arrested for Child Abuse Resulting in Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter
NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On May 10, 2017, deputies responded to the 5300-block of Hospitality Place, Parker, for a medical assist of a 3-month-old baby that was not breathing and CPR was in progress. Three-month-old Aliah Howatt (DOB 02/13/2017) was immediately transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Subsequently, through interviews […]
Inmate Commits Suicide in County Jail
[…] The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and The Douglas County Coroner’s Office. Bellinger was in custody on charges of Vehicle Trespass, Possession of Fraudulent Financial Devices, Theft, False Reporting, Obstructing Police, Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender and three out of county warrants. His total bond was $13,000. ###
Green Dot MoneyPak Scam
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has received numerous reports of fraud schemes involving Green Dot MoneyPaks (reloadable debit cards). These pre-paid cards have become the money-moving method of choice for scammers and are readily available at many retail outlets including grocery and drug stores. The scammer convinces his victim to purchase Green Dot Moneypaks and […]
Douglas County Experiencing a Trend of Vehicle Trespasses
Since August 1st, 2015 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 100 reports of vehicle trespasses and 24 vehicle thefts. The areas of Highlands Ranch and Parker have seen the highest increase of these incidents. Majority of these crimes are occurring overnight and in the early morning hours. In most of these cases, vehicle […]
Green Dot MoneyPak Scam
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has received numerous reports of fraud schemes involving Green Dot MoneyPaks (reloadable debit cards). These pre-paid cards have become the money-moving method of choice for scammers and are readily available at many retail outlets including grocery and drug stores. The scammer convinces his victim to purchase Green Dot Moneypaks and […]
Sheriff Tony Spurlock Announces Up Coming Community Safety Volunteer Academy
[…] – Intake duties such as setting up inmate files, bonding, fingerprinting; GED instruction, alcohol and drug recovery and religious classes Civil – Administratively locate person(s) with outstanding warrants, concealed handgun permitting Community Resources – Christmas for Kids; Colorado Life Trak program; National Night Out; community safety fairs and events, business information/contact forms CSV Larry […]