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On Thursday, Carrie McCandless, 35, was ordered to serve 60 days in jail after testing positive for morphine on a court-ordered drug test in April, the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office said. Full story click here...
Tribute to Dijoun Quinn of Commerce City... There is now a $2500 reward posted by the Commerce City
A Shooting Claims the life of 18 year old Dijoun Quinn... COMMERCE CITY - The Commerce City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6500 block of Holly St. Officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area. When they arrived they found a male lying on the ground. It appears that an 18 year old male was walking southbound on Holly St when he was shot multiple times. The male was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries. Commerce City police identified the 18-year-old as Dijoun Quinn, a recent graduate of Adams City High School who had enlisted in the Army. Quinn's Grandfather says his grandson didn't have any enemies and was not in a gang. There is no suspect information available at this time, and investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Bryan VanderMeer at 303-289-3629 or the Commerce City Tip Line at 303-289-3626. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
FOX31: McCandless gets 2 months in jail for positive drug test
On Thursday, Carrie McCandless, 35, was ordered to serve 60 days in jail after testing positive for morphine on a court-ordered drug test in April, the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office said. Full story click here...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Utility Imposter Continues to Attempt Scam on United Power Customers in Brighton
Seeking Information on Denver Bank Robbery
Pueblo Bank & Trust
2351 South Colorado Boulevard
Denver, Colorado
05/11/2011, 11:40 a.m.
The suspect is described as a white male, 50 to 60 years of age, approximately 5’8” to 6’0” in height, approximately 160 pounds, with a slender build.
The suspect made a verbal demand for money and then fled from the bank.
Bank robbery is punishable by a 20-year prison sentence for each offense and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.
The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies.
If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867).
FBI Releases Preliminary Statistics for Law Enforcement Officers Killed in 2010
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
7NEWS: "Carrie McCandless Back In Jail In Larimer County"
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- The Brighton teacher who made nationwide headlines four years ago when she was convicted of having sex with a 17-year-old male student on a school field trip is back in jail.
Carrie McCandless, 35, was arrested Tuesday in Larimer County on an alleged parole violation. If found guilty, it would be her second parole violation since her 2007 conviction. Full Story Click Here...
Woman Charged for Death of Family of Five
Adams County District Attorney Don Quick announced the filing charges against a woman for causing the deaths of a family of five in a vehicle collision.Monica Chavez (DOB: 03/31/1977) was charged with five counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide (F5) in connection with the deaths of the Stollsteimer family, which included a husband, wife and their three children.
During rush hour on February 17, 2011, Thornton Police responded to a multiple auto accident at the intersection of Grant and East 84th Ave. in Thornton, CO. Police investigation determined that a SUV driven by Chavez was reported as driving south in the northbound lanes of Grant at a high rate of speed. When the SUV reached the intersection of Grant and 84th, it launched in the air and landed on top of a pickup truck. The pickup was carrying the Stollsteimer family and all passengers were killed on impact.
Chavez was taken into custody by Thornton Police this evening.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Coffee with a Commerce City Cop...
The next “Coffee with a Cop” will be at McDonald’s (6050 Parkway Drive) Tuesday, May 17th from 8am to 10am. Bring your questions and/or concerns.Don’t have any? Then come enjoy a cup of coffee with your local Commerce City officers.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Attorney General decries Colorado Senate’s lack of leadership as it fails to pass a widely supported THC driving limit
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers decried the Colorado Senate’s inability to pass House Bill 1261, a widely supported proposal to set a per se limit for THC blood levels akin to Colorado’s 0.08 BAC limit for alcohol. The proposal, which died late Monday night on a voice vote, initially had been recommended by the bipartisan Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which has acted as a clearing house for criminal justice reform. The legislation also had broad support from law enforcement groups.Division of Fire Safety Investigates Compromises to Its Testing Process
The Colorado Division of Fire Safety has launched an investigation into examinations given to certify firefighters following a discovery that a testing proctor may have provided advance copies of the tests to certification candidates, Division Director Kevin Klein disclosed today.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Story of Baby John...
A letter to the Mother of Baby John,
You were young and pregnant and alone and scared. You gave birth to John sometime on the 10th or 11th of September 2002.
Believing you had no other choices, you wrapped baby John in a blue fleece skateboard bear blanket and left him in front of L and M repair shop on Weld County Road 2 1/2, just north of Brighton .
What you didn’t expect was that the cold of that autumn morning would end his precious life. I have to believe that’s not what you intended. You wanted a better life for your baby, not to end his life that morning.
It’s time for you to relieve your pain by coming forward and claiming your son. My belief is that you were very young and scared of both your parents and the baby’s father. Did they even know you were pregnant? I am left to conclude that L and M holds the answers to this mystery. Am I right? With hundreds of safe places you could have taken baby John to, you chose L and M Repair Shop. I believe you expected baby John’s father would claim him after he was found and he would live a happy, healthy life – the life you thought he deserved, not the life you feared he would live with a single mom with no support, not the hard life you saw in your future with a baby.
What would have happened in the eight years since his birth if you had made the right choice? He would have had a first birthday party. You would have seen him go to his first day of kindergarten, lose his front teeth, learn to ride a bicycle, be in his first program at school with proud parents and grandparents attending. You would have seen him make friends and be a friend. By now, in third grade, his reading skills would be allowing him to explore other worlds outside of home. Like other 8-year olds, he would love video games, cartoons and mom’s cooking.
What you couldn’t see then is that you would have found a way. The love of your son would have given you the strength to make it through. You had options.
Please don’t let John’s life be in vain. Other young girls need your advice. For them, to see and feel your pain can help them make the right choice for their unborn baby John or Jane. Today young mothers are allowed to give up a child they cannot take care of, just by dropping them off at safe locations like fire stations and hospitals right after birth.
Give baby John’s life meaning. Come forward and help others avoid a decision filled with a lifetime of guilt and pain, and give life to the next baby John Doe. He deserves it.
If you have information, call the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-436-9276 , detective Terri Rinne or metcalf6631@msn.com.
George Metcalf and Valerie Pister
LaSalle business owner/
Westminster resident
You were young and pregnant and alone and scared. You gave birth to John sometime on the 10th or 11th of September 2002.
Believing you had no other choices, you wrapped baby John in a blue fleece skateboard bear blanket and left him in front of L and M repair shop on Weld County Road 2 1/2, just north of Brighton .
What you didn’t expect was that the cold of that autumn morning would end his precious life. I have to believe that’s not what you intended. You wanted a better life for your baby, not to end his life that morning.
It’s time for you to relieve your pain by coming forward and claiming your son. My belief is that you were very young and scared of both your parents and the baby’s father. Did they even know you were pregnant? I am left to conclude that L and M holds the answers to this mystery. Am I right? With hundreds of safe places you could have taken baby John to, you chose L and M Repair Shop. I believe you expected baby John’s father would claim him after he was found and he would live a happy, healthy life – the life you thought he deserved, not the life you feared he would live with a single mom with no support, not the hard life you saw in your future with a baby.
What would have happened in the eight years since his birth if you had made the right choice? He would have had a first birthday party. You would have seen him go to his first day of kindergarten, lose his front teeth, learn to ride a bicycle, be in his first program at school with proud parents and grandparents attending. You would have seen him make friends and be a friend. By now, in third grade, his reading skills would be allowing him to explore other worlds outside of home. Like other 8-year olds, he would love video games, cartoons and mom’s cooking.
What you couldn’t see then is that you would have found a way. The love of your son would have given you the strength to make it through. You had options.
Please don’t let John’s life be in vain. Other young girls need your advice. For them, to see and feel your pain can help them make the right choice for their unborn baby John or Jane. Today young mothers are allowed to give up a child they cannot take care of, just by dropping them off at safe locations like fire stations and hospitals right after birth.
Give baby John’s life meaning. Come forward and help others avoid a decision filled with a lifetime of guilt and pain, and give life to the next baby John Doe. He deserves it.
If you have information, call the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-436-9276 , detective Terri Rinne or metcalf6631@msn.com.
George Metcalf and Valerie Pister
LaSalle business owner/
Westminster resident
SECURITIES COMMISSIONER ORDERS TEXAS MAN TO STOP SELLING UNREGISTERED SECURITIES IN COLORADO
Colorado Securities Commissioner Fred Joseph announced today that he has entered a final cease and desist order against a Texas man for allegedly violating the securities registration provisions of the Colorado Securities Act (“Act”) in connection with the offer of securities in and from Colorado. Monday, May 9, 2011
Denver POST: Adams seeks investigation of gifts to assessor
By David Olinger The Denver PostAdams County commissioners asked state ethics officials Monday to investigate whether the county assessor, Gil Reyes, violated state laws by accepting sports tickets and lunch invitations from a company appealing to reduce its property taxes.
The commissioners acted in response to a Denver Post report that Reyes accepted gifts from a vice president of Majestic Realty Co., an industrial warehouse developer that won reductions totaling $23 million on the taxable values of its Adams County buildings. Full Story Click Here...
Sunday, May 8, 2011
7NEWS: "ADAMS COUNTY - Dying Inmate Accused Of Faking Seizures, Health Problems"
27-Year-Old Dies From Dehydration Connected To Heroin Withdrawal
Tom Burke and Tony Kovaleski , CALL7 Investigators
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. -- In the last hours of Bernadette Jaquez's life, she repeatedly asked guards and medical staff at the Adams County Detention Facility for help, according to hospital records and surveillance video obtained by the CALL7 Investigators.
The final time she called for help, two guards were standing outside her cell as she fell to the floor. The guards walked away. Less than two hours later, she was dead. Full Story Click Here...
Tom Burke and Tony Kovaleski , CALL7 Investigators
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. -- In the last hours of Bernadette Jaquez's life, she repeatedly asked guards and medical staff at the Adams County Detention Facility for help, according to hospital records and surveillance video obtained by the CALL7 Investigators.
The final time she called for help, two guards were standing outside her cell as she fell to the floor. The guards walked away. Less than two hours later, she was dead. Full Story Click Here...
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Attorney General announces $6.5 million judgment against roofing company that defrauded Denver, Colorado Springs homeowners
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that a Denver District Court judge has ordered Glenn Jessen (DOB: 6/18/1969), the former president of Claim Specialists International, Inc., to pay more than $1.7 million in restitution for accepting payment for but not performing roofing work for Denver and Colorado Springs homeowners. The court also ordered Jessen to pay more than $4.2 million in civil penalties and more than $639,000 in costs and fees to the Office of the Attorney General.Attorney General announces settlement with Hollywood Video to resolve allegations of problematic debt collection practices
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that his office has joined a multistate settlement with Hollywood Video to settle allegations that the company engaged in improper debt collection practices. According to the settlement, Hollywood Video’s collection agent, National Credit Solutions, reported negative credit information to credit bureaus on widespread basis without prior customer notice or opportunity for challenge, resulting in credit rating damage to affected consumers. Many consumers’ first notice of the claimed indebtedness was by credit damage, such as reduced credit card limits or credit application denial.Suspect Robs Wells Fargo Bank Branches in Denver and Glendale
Wells Fargo Bank
1717 Grant Street
Denver, Colorado
04/30/2011, 3:53 p.m.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Colorado Youth Sue the Government to Preserve the Future and Halt Climate Change
Lawsuit part of coordinated filing against federal government and all 50 States to ensure reduction of carbon emissions and prevent climate catastropheColorado youth launched a legal action today against the State of Colorado , Governor John Hickenlooper, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, Colorado Air Quality Control Commission, and Colorado Department of Natural Resources as part of a coordinated effort to force action on climate change aimed at all 50 states and the federal government.
Commerce City Stabbing in the Belle Creek Area...
Today at 3:52p.m. a group of five juveniles were in the 9400 block of Long Peak Drive in the Belle Creek subdivision of Commerce City when they crossed paths with another group of juveniles and a adult male, who was 18 years of age. A verbal altercation ensued, which lead to a physical altercation. A juvenile female and male juvenile were stabbed, resulting in non life-threatening injuries. Both victims were transported to local hospitals as well as the adult male for minor injuries. The Commerce City Police Department has two juvenile males in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators ask that any witnesses with information contact the Commerce City Police Department at 303-287-2844.
Joshua Wittig convicted of Vehicular Homicide DUI
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On October 1, 2010 at approximately 12:19 AM, Thornton Police responded to the 3200 block of E. Thornton Parkway on reports of a head-on traffic collision involving a motorcycle and SUV. On scene officers discovered a deceased male lying on the roadway.
Witnesses testified at trial that the SUV, driven by Wittig, was headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of the 3200 block of Thornton Parkway. Evidence was presented that Wittig turned into the lane of oncoming traffic hitting the victim, John Hines (DOB: 03/07/1977), head-on. In addition, the Colorado Department of Health toxicology report stated Wittig was under the influence of Xanax, Valium, Percocet and marijuana. Wittig admitted to self medicating and being under the influence. Deputy District Attorney Ben Hartford stated in his closing argument, “The defendant made a decision to get behind the wheel of a car knowing he was under the influence of drugs. [A decision which] resulted in taking the life of John Hines.”
After four and a half hours of deliberation an Adams Count Jury found Wittig guilty of Vehicular Homicide DUI (F3) and Vehicular Homicide Reckless (F4). The sentencing range is four to 12 years in the Department of Corrections. Witting will be sentenced on July 27, 8:30 AM in Adams County District Court, Division E.
9NEWS: "Walmart backtracks on manager following unreported allegation"
COMMERCE CITY - A family's claim their daughter was sexually assaulted in an eye clinic inside his store wasn't reported to local police. Now, Walmart admits the store manager is still working for the company, despite its initial claim to the contrary.Thursday, May 5, 2011
Denver POST: Deputy sues sheriff, Adams County over "sabotage"
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Longtime Adams County Deputy Mark Nicastle claimed Wednesday that his old friend and boss, Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr, did everything he could to torpedo Nicastle and his plans to unseat Darr as sheriff... Full Article Click Here
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Attorney General announces $90.8 million multistate settlement with UBS to resolve bid-rigging allegations
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today a $90.8 million multistate settlement with UBS to settle allegations that the multinational bank engaged in anticompetitive conduct in the municipal bond derivatives industry. The settlement is one component of a coordinated law enforcement and regulatory action involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Internal Revenue Service.SECURITIES COMMISSIONER TAKES ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST MEDICAL MARIJUANA COMPANY
Colorado Securities Commissioner Fred Joseph announced today that he has entered a final cease and desist order against a Colorado medical marijuana company and its owner for allegedly violating the securities registration provisions of the Colorado Securities Act (“Act”) in connection with the offer of securities in Colorado. Government Warning regarding purchase of UPS uniforms...
There has been a huge purchase, $32,000 worth, of United Parcel Service (UPS) uniforms on eBay over the last 30 days. This could represent a serious threat as bogus drivers (terrorists) can drop off anything to anyone with deadly consequences. If you have ANY questions when a UPS driver appears at your door they should be able to furnish VALID I.D.
Additionally, if someone in a UPS uniform comes to make a drop off or pick up, make absolutely sure they are driving a UPS truck. UPS doesn't make deliveries or pickups in anything, except a company vehicle. If you have a problem, call your local law enforcement agency right away.
Additionally, if someone in a UPS uniform comes to make a drop off or pick up, make absolutely sure they are driving a UPS truck. UPS doesn't make deliveries or pickups in anything, except a company vehicle. If you have a problem, call your local law enforcement agency right away.
Police Activity at ACHS was Routine Drill...
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Help Solve an Open Murder Case...
Despite extensive work by our Cryptanalysis and Racketeering Records Unit (CRRU), as well as help from the American Cryptogram Association, the meanings of those two coded notes remain a mystery to this day, and Ricky McCormick’s murderer has yet to face justice.
President Obama announces that Osama bin Laden has been killed by US special operation forces
Key quotes from the President:
"Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.
"As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not --- and never will be --- at war with Islam. I've made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam. Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity."
"Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.
"As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not --- and never will be --- at war with Islam. I've made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam. Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity."
7NEWS: "Commerce City Cops Don't Investigate Sex Assault Claim At Nursing Home"
by Tom Burke and John Ferrugia , CALL7 InvestigatorsCALL7 Investigators Uncover More Issues At Woodridge Park
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. -- An elderly, helpless woman told CALL7 Investigator John Ferrugia that she reported being sexually assaulted at a Commerce City nursing home and she claimed the nurses did nothing. Ferrugia discovered the police failed to investigate the case until 7NEWS began asking questions.
"She was in the shower and the [Certified Nurse Aide] came to the shower and took off all his clothes and he got into the shower with her," explained Fred Vialpondo, brother of the woman who said she was assaulted.
His 63-year-old sister, Rose Elm, was a patient at the Woodridge Park Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Commerce City. The facility has been the subject of several CALL7 Investigations and is currently under investigation by state and federal agencies.
Full Article CLICK HERE...