Jefferson County Sheriff Conducts Holiday DUI Checkpoint

3 ½ Years Jail for Man who Sold Liquor to Teens
Van Thien Pham, was sentenced in two cases for selling liquor to under-aged teens.

Walmart employee attacked by shoplifters
Sheriff’s Office seeking assistance in identifying suspects

Deer Creek Bike Event to Limit Access to Open Space Parks on Sunday, August 29
On Sunday, August 29, a road biking event on Deer Creek Canyon Road will limit access to three area Jefferson County Open Space Parks:  Deer Creek Canyon Park, Hildebrand Ranch Park and South Valley Park in the southwest metro area.

Federal Highway Administration Clears Clean Air Hurdles for Jefferson Parkway
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has notified the Denver Regional Council of Governments that plans submitted for the Jefferson Parkway conform to clean air rules.

Sex assault on a child at The Ridge Recreation Center
Sheriff's Office seeking assistance in identifying suspect.

District Attorney’s 2nd Annual Safety Fair is this Weekend!
The second annual safety fair is this Saturday, August 28 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Addition of Trail Features at Apex Park - Short Term Closures in Effect
The addition of trail features at Apex Park will require temporary closures beginning Monday, August 23, 2010 of the lower portion of Apex Trail from the Junction of the new Argos Trail near Heritage Square to Pick N Sledge Trail.

Community Education and Citizen Input Part of the Colorado Clean Indoor Act Process
The Mayor of Wheat Ridge and the Tobacco-Free Wheat Ridge for Health Coalition have agreed to launch a community education and input process before moving forward with discussions about a draft ordinance that would strengthen the existing Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act. 

Criminals pose as Jeffco employees in recent ID theft scams

No foul play suspected in body recovered from Jeffco pond

DA Announces Free Community Safety Fair and Shred-a-thon!
The District Attorney’s Office is holding their second annual Community Safety
Fair on Saturday, August 28 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from 9:00 to 1:00.

One Hundred Ninety-two Years to Life in Prison for Edgewater Man
An Edgewater man was sentenced to 192 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in June 2009. 

Bat in Jefferson County Tests Positive for Rabies
JEFFERSON COUNTY--Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) announced today that a bat found in Tiny Town tested positive for rabies. The bat was found at 6249 S. Turkey Creek Road, Tiny Town, Colorado. The health department is not aware of any exposure to humans. However, residents in the Tiny Town area are advised to be on the look out for any unusual bat activity and be sure their pets are vaccinated. 

Jefferson County Sheriff conducts DUI checkpoint
 

Back-to-School Immunizations
Ready for School? Books, backpacks, clothes, pencils and IMMUNIZATIONS!
Parents are encouraged to take their children to their health care provider this summer to get check-ups and immunizations.  Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) also has immunization clinics for families needing vaccinations.

JCPH Salmonella Investigation Ongoing
Jefferson County Public Health announced today that it is investigating a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak among customers at the Fort Restaurant located in Morrison, Colorado. 

Long Acting Birth Control Methods Offer Women Alternatives
Jefferson County Public Health reminds women that planning pregnancy is important. Not only can families plan for the appropriate time to become pregnant for the first time but they can also plan for when the best time to have their second, third or even their last child.

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2010
In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2010, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) reminds everyone that when it comes to infant nutrition, breast milk is best.

Former Executive Director of Children's Alliance gets Jail
The former executive director of the Jefferson County Childrens’ Alliance (JCCA) was sentenced stealing funds from the organization she managed.

Long Acting Birth Control Methods Offer Women Alternatives
JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO – Jefferson County Public Health reminds women that planning pregnancy is important. Not only can families plan for the appropriate time to become pregnant for the first time but they can also plan for when the best time to have their second, third or even their last child.

Former Assistant Pastor at Red Rocks Sentenced to Jail
A former assistant pastor at Red Rocks Baptist Church in Morrison has been ordered to seven days in jail and one year probation for Neglect of an At-risk Adult. 

Edgewater City Council Continues Jefferson County Smoke-Free Leadership
The City Council of Edgewater is the latest leader for strong smoke free laws in Jefferson County, Colorado. The Council voted July 8, 2010, on a 5 - 2 vote  to make outdoor customer service areas smoke-free; expanding smoke-free zones to 20 feet from all doorways; making the city's parks and outdoor sporting events smoke-free; and, removing  exemptions found in the State’s smoke-free law for indoor workplaces – tobacco retail stores, cigar bars, and small businesses.  The ordinance will go into effect July 20, 2010.

Home invasion in Applewood
Shots fired and numerous people assaulted

Jefferson County Sheriff conducts DUI checkpoint

Text4baby Provides Health Tips to Pregnant Women and New Moms
In an effort to reduce the U.S. infant-mortality rate and improve maternal child health, public-health advocates are tapping an unlikely resource: the cell phone. Jefferson County Public Health is partnering with the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) to promote text4baby –a new free mobile information service.  This service provides timely health information to pregnant women and new moms from pregnancy through a baby’s first year. 

Bruco Eastwood Enters Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Plea
Eastwood was arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office following the February 2010 shooting at Deer Creek Middle School.

Old Jailhouse Demolition

Trailer Theft Hearing
Torres-Ochoa and Cardona-De Lorea were arrested on Wheat Ridge Police Department probable cause warrants for Class 3 Felony Theft and other charges in connection with a trailer theft.

Armed robbery at Buffalo Bills Grave
Jeffco Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in identifying suspects.

Commissioner McCasky Honored by State Economic Development Group
The Volunteer of the Year Award is from the Economic Development Council of Colorado.

Jefferson County clarifies the use and possession of fireworks
Sheriff’s Office sets up informational hotline on fireworks and to report illegal activity.

Van Pham enters Guilty Plea in Lakewood Liquor Store Sting
Van Thien Pham, 47, entered a plea of guilty today for illegally selling alcohol to under-aged teens.

Woman Indicted for Identity Theft
Andrea Harris-Frazier, 54, was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury in February 2010 on 43 counts of Theft of over $15,000, Forgery and Attempted Theft.

Good Things are Happening at the Wheat Ridge Farmers' Market
A visit to the Wheat Ridge Farmer’s Market at 4252 Wadsworth Blvd. on any Thursday between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through October, 2010 brings more than the splash of red, green, purple and yellow fresh fruits and vegetables spilling over tables and bins.

Take the Test . . . Take Control - Know Your HIV Status
June 27, 2010 is National HIV Testing Day. Across the country, public health partners will be encouraging people to take the test and take control.

Parking Area Opens Monday at North Table Mountain Park
Jefferson County Open Space will open the parking area at North Table Mountain Park from Highway 93 north of Golden on Monday, June 21 for public use.

Restricted Access on Clear Creek Lifted
Single-chambered devices allowed

Jefferson County Sheriff conducts DUI checkpoint

Public Health Puts Fresh Fruits and Vegetables on the Table
Jefferson County Public Health held the first of its summer produce and health fairs this morning. Three-hundred and fifty low-income Jefferson County families participated and went home with potatoes, organic lettuce, mushrooms, cantaloupe and a wealth of health information. Public health promotes healthy nutrition, including getting plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables as essential to a healthy lifestyle.

German Heritage Festival Coming to the Colorado Railroad Museum
The German Heritage Festival, presented by MillerCoors, will be held on the grounds of the Colorado Railroad Museum between Friday, June 25 and Sunday, June 27.

Access restricted on Clear Creek due to spring runoff
Some waterway activities prohibited

Former Executive Director of Children’s Alliance Guilty of Theft
The former executive director of the Jefferson County Children’s Alliance (JCCA) was convicted of eight felony counts of Theft and two counts of Forgery.

Rabies on the Increase Along the Front Range
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) along with a coalition of human and animal health agencies are warning of an increase in rabies along the Front Range of Colorado. JCPH urges people to consider having their horses vaccinated against rabies, as well as reminds pet owners of the importance of keeping dog and cat rabies vaccinations up-to-date.

Thirty-Two Years Prison for Sexual Assault Committed while on Parole
Carlos Delfin Maes, Denver, received 32 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman he met on a telephone chat line.

DA Warns of Rise in Automated Phone Phishing Schemes

Eat a Rainbow….Public Health Produce Fairs Provide Fresh Fruits and Veggies
JCPH Nutrition Services has organized three produce and health fairs again this year for low-income residents and seniors who may not otherwise have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Lakewood Man Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder of his Roommate
A Jefferson County jury found Kalani Opana, guilty of second degree murder in the death of Roy Michael “Mike” Canavan.

World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) has selected "Gender and Tobacco with an Emphasis on Marketing to Women" as the theme for this year’s campaign
World No Tobacco Day 2010 draws particular attention to the harmful effects of tobacco marketing towards women and girls. Not only are women smokers at increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary disease, but women smokers also experience unique risks related to menstrual and reproductive function.

Jefferson County Sheriff conducts DUI checkpoint

Sheriff's Citizens' Academy Recognized
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Named Agency of the Year

Body of Missing Hiker Recovered

Judges Select Best in Show for 'Be Kind to Animals' Poster

Sheriff Invites Jeffco Seniors to Free Safety Luncheon

Strong Local Smoke-Free Laws . . .Good for Health and Communities
Jefferson County-- Many cities and counties in Colorado are working to protect their residents from secondhand smoke exposure by passing ordinances that restrict smoking in outdoor public places, including recreation areas, playgrounds, youth athletic fields and bus shelters. The City of Wheat Ridge is currently considering such an ordinance based on the urging of concerned residents, business owners, healthcare providers and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH).

Public Health officials remind residents that strong local smoke-free ordinances limit exposure to secondhand smoke, a known carcinogen and leading cause of preventable death and disease. Even brief exposure in outdoor settings to secondhand smoke has been shown to have negative health effects.

World Hepatitis Day May 19, 2010
The third annual World Hepatitis Day takes place on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, as part of an ongoing campaign launched by the World Hepatitis Alliance in 2008.

Tularemia Warnings in Gilpin County & Preventing Animal Borne Disease
Several dead beavers found in the vicinity of Snowline Lake have tested presumptive positive for tularemia, an infectious disease found in animals.

May Proclaimed Mental Health Month in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, along with numerous agencies across the state, are working together to create a place that fosters good mental health and supports those with mental health issues.

Seniors ripped off for being good neighbors

Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy in Jefferson County
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month and a good time for parents to talk to their teens about the importance of reproductive health.

Jefferson County and Governor’s Energy Office Partner to Offer Energy Rebates
Jefferson County has provided $50,000 in funding
for energy audits, insulation and air-sealing.

Couple Sentenced for Theft of Youth Sports Association Funds
William and Kelli Hilborne have pled guilty and been sentenced for stealing money from a nonprofit organization that sponsors a youth football program in Jefferson County

Teacher Sentenced for Sex Assault of Student
Former teacher, Linda Lewis Trabucco, was sentenced for sexually assaulting a male student from 2003 to 2005.

Important Notice About Meningococcal (Bacterial) Meningitis
Jefferson County, CO -- Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) confirmed today meningococcal (bacterial) meningitis infection in a Jefferson County high school student who died on April 22, 2010. JCPH extends its deepest sympathies to the student’s family and friends at this time.

Probation Violation Alleged for Van Pham Caught in Lakewood Liquor Store Sting
A Westminster man, on probation for illegally selling alcohol to under-aged teens, is accused of doing it again.

Prescribed Fire Planned at White Ranch Park
Jefferson County Open Space, in cooperation with the Colorado State Forest Service, have planned a prescribed burn of approximately 20 acres of meadow at White Ranch Park north of Golden, CO on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding around 4:00 p.m.  The area to be treated is adjacent to the Park's west trailhead and temporary trail closures will be in effect along Rawhide Trail. 

Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties Launch Joint Foster/Adoption Web Site
Collaborativefostercare.com offers an honest look at foster and adoption commitment.

Keesee Charged with Attempted Murder of Police Officer
Keesee was arrested following an alleged crime spree that began with armed robbery at a Central City casino April 6.

Open Space Announces Hildebrand Ranch Park Dedication
Jefferson County Open Space invites the community to enjoy the festival-like atmosphere of the Hildebrand Ranch Park Dedication event on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. with the official ceremony beginning at 4:30 p.m.

National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-May 1, 2010
Staying up-to-date on immunizations protects our populations from serious communicable diseases. Each year JCPH promotes National Infant Immunization Week (April 24-May 1, 2010) as a reminder to parents, childcare and healthcare providers of the importance of preventing once common childhood diseases through vaccination.

Arrest made in Jeffco Homicide
Brother arrested in suspicion of murdering his sister

Annual Courage Walk Honors Victims of Crime

Warrant issued for Randy Keesee
An arrest warrant was issued for Randy Steven Keesee. Keesee is the suspect in the Famous Bonanza Casino robbery that occurred in Central City on April 3.

Jefferson County Public Health Receives Funding for Breast Health
Jefferson County, CO. – Jefferson County residents will benefit again this year from a $60,000 grant provided to the Jefferson County Public Health Community Health Services.  The grant, received from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will be used for various breast cancer-related services, including mammogram screenings. 

Jeffco Appoints Caputo as New Director of Budget and Management Analysis
Caputo will oversee annual budgets for all county departments and elected officials.

Survey of Older Adults to Be Sent to Residents of Jefferson County
The survey will focus on older residents’ needs and how a community supports successful aging.

Soccer Coach Sentenced for Sexual Assault Child
A 41-year-old former soccer coach was in court today to be sentenced for sexually assaulting a young teen whose parents had hired him to help her with her soccer skills. 

Jeffco Clerk Pam Anderson Appointed to Serve on State’s Elections Advisory Commission
Pam Anderson, Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, was appointed to serve on the inaugural Elections Best Practices and Vision Commission.

Guilty Plea for Ringleader of “Enfamil Bandits"
Tam Huynh and Thuy (Tien) Nguyen were indicted in August 2009 along with seven others for operating a criminal enterprise in which they stole over $20,000 worth of baby formula from merchants in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs and then sold it at a discount price.

Jefferson County Web Site Service Interruptions

Man Charged In Sexual Assault on Green Mountain
Arthur Louis Martinez was charged with second degree kidnapping with sexual assault, a class two felony; sexual assault using force, a class three felony; sexual assault using threat, a class four felony; robbery, a class four felony; and third degree assault, a class one misdemeanor for a sexual assault that occurred in Lakewood in the summer of 2009. 

2009 Public Health Champions of the Year
Jefferson County Public Health’s diverse group of 2009 public health champions demonstrates the power of partnerships to improve health in our populations. Each had a significant contributions made by community partners in 2009 toward the shared interest of a healthier Jefferson County.

2010 Public Health Week . . . Building a Healthier Jefferson County One Neighborhood at a Time
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) invites everyone to celebrate 2010 Public Health Week (April 5-11, 2010) by doing something big or small that improves health. Everyone can contribute to creating a healthier Jefferson County by making healthy changes. If we all make a commitment to improve our personal health and share that commitment with others around us, we can create a ripple effect from neighborhood to neighborhood. Through just one neighborhood that makes its public parks accessible, one municipality that launches a bike-helmet safety project, one group of people who join together to bring fresh foods to school, or one health center that offers a vaccination program, we can create a patchwork of public health successes across Jefferson County.

Signature Pads Cut Through Paperwork in Planning & Zoning
Jefferson County Planning & Zoning has been looking to find ways to further improve front-counter service for building permit review and zoning permit issuance.

DA Warns Parents of the Online Dangers of "ChatRoulette"
Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey warns parents about ChatRoulette

Father arrested in abuse of six week old baby

Healthy and Affordable Grocery Shopping
Jefferson County Public Health Nutrition Services offers the following helpful
tips for making grocery shopping healthy and affordable.

Jennifer Fairweather Will Head Jeffco Human Resources Department
Jefferson County Administrator Ralph Schell announced that Jennifer Fairweather has been hired to head the county’s Human Resources (HR) Department. Her first day on the job will be March 31.

Basic Food Flavors Recalls Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins (HVP)
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today announced that Basic Food Flavors Inc. of Las Vegas, issued a nationwide recall of all hydrolyzed vegetable proteins (HVP) in powder and paste form that it has produced since Sept. 17, 2009.

Gas station purse snatcher

March is National Nutrition Month . . . "Nutrition from the Ground Up." 
Jefferson County Public Health reminds everyone of the importance of making informed food choices and developing good eating and physical activity habits.

Boys & Girls Club for Jefferson County
Jefferson County getting its first Boys & Girls Club as a part of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver

Sheriff seeking applicants for reserve deputy position

Bruco Eastwood Charged
Eastwood was arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office last week following the shooting at Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton. 

Open Your Heart and Home to a Child in Need
The Collaborative Foster Care Program of Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties is seeking individuals and couples to provide temporary homes for foster youth until they can return home, be adopted or live independently, as well as permanent homes for youth who are available for adoption.

Link to Sheriff's Office emergency blog

Tom Hoby Named Director of Jeffco Community Resources and Open Space
Tom Hoby, director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space for Highlands Ranch Metro District, has been hired to head Jefferson County’s Community Resources Department, which includes the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Boettcher Mansion, CSU Extension and Jefferson County Open Space.

March Contains Brain Awareness Week
March 15-21, 2010, is Brain Awareness Week (BAW). Founded by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, the week-long  campaign aims to increase awareness of the benefits of brain research while also involving the public in a week long celebration of the brain.

Statement from Reagan Weber and family
Shooting victim from Deer Creek Middle School

Recap of shooting at Deer Creek Middle School

Two Hundred Twenty-eight Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

Forty Years Prison for 23 year-old Littleton Man in South Jeffco Rape

Arrest made in Jeffco homicide

Woman Indicted for Identity Theft
Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey announced today that a grand jury has indicted 54-year-old Andrea Harris-Frazier for identity theft involving 28 victims in the Denver metro area.

Kissing Frogs (Even for Princesses) Is Dangerous to Your Health
Jefferson County Public Health advises residents that while kissing a frog in the movies may have a fairytale ending, in real life it is dangerous for your health.

BCC Encourages Citizens to Be Counted in 2010 Census
This month, Jefferson County elected officials and staff are launching a countywide collaboration with cities and organizations to encourage more than 225,000 households to participate in the 2010 Census.

Twenty Years Community Corrections for Littleton Man Convicted of Embezzling $1.46 Million
The former chief financial officer of International Risk Group (IRG) John R. Jackson, 50, was sentenced to Community Corrections for 20 years for embezzling $1.46 million from the company’s coffers.

Get Your Heart Into It . . . Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
This February, American Heart Month, take some time to consider the health of your heart and begin reducing your risk of heart disease.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men in the U.S.

County Clerk Seeks Public Input Regarding 2010 Primary Election
The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is seeking input from citizens regarding whether or not they would like the 2010 Primary to be conducted by mail-in ballot.

Five-month-old baby dies while left all alone
Father charged with first degree murder

Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy starting in March!

Deadline to Affiliate for Party Caucus is January 19

Golden Teens Sentenced for Molotov Cocktail Explosion
The two Golden High School teens have been sentenced for throwing a Molotov cocktail into a car in the school parking lot in May 2009.  They pled guilty and have been sentenced according to their roles in the crime.

Life in Prison for Rodricke Shari in Domestic Violence Murder
A Jefferson County Jury has found Rodricke Shari, 39, of Aurora, guilty of the murder of his wife in May 2008.

Prison for Man who Hit Police Officer with Car in Getaway
Daniel Soto, 23, Commerce City, was sentenced to five years in prison on January 13 for hitting a Broomfield Police Officer with his car as he tried to escape from police during the commission of a crime.

January is Radon Action Month . . . Take Steps Now to Eliminate Radon Gas From Your Home
Jefferson County Public Health encourages all residents to have their homes tested for radon gas. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 500 Coloradans each year.

Jeffco to Conduct 2010 Citizen Survey
Three thousand residents of unincorporated Jefferson County will begin receiving the county’s 2010 Citizen Survey in the mail during the week of Jan. 18.

Individuals with Diabetes and Asthma are at Higher Risk for H1N1 Complications . . . Get Vaccinated
Colorado is a state with high asthma and diabetes rates, especially among the Latino and African-American population. Because these chronic diseases increase a person’s risk of experiencing complications from H1N1, all individuals with asthma or diabetes, including individuals of color, should seriously consider getting vaccinated.

Wash Wash Wash . . . Wash Away Hepatitis A
Jefferson County Public Health Environmental Health Specialists and Public Health Nurses have teamed up to increase awareness and prevention of Hepatitis A in the County, especially among workers who handle and serve food.

Quitting, Starting or Changing: 7 Tips for Keeping Your New Years Resolutions in 2010
Jefferson County Public Health reminds everyone that changing negative health behaviors may be the best thing you do for yourself, your family, and other loved ones in 2010.

Jeffco’s Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan available for review
Public meeting to be held

New Public Information Officer in the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Homicide in Jeffco
Woman found dead in home

Woman kidnapped by house cleaner

Jeffco Assessor to Host Business Property Tax Forums
Jefferson County Assessor Jim Everson announced today that he and his staff will be conducting a series of Business Property Tax Forums across the county in early 2010.

George Madrid Guilty of First Degree Murder
Jefferson County District Attorney announced that a jury convicted George Madrid, 40, of the First Degree Murder of James Martinez.

Jeffco Receives Child Protective Research Funding

Last Chance for Jefferson County Free H1N1 School-Located Clinics Saturday, December 19, 2009

Man Charged with Soliciting Naked Photos of 13-year-old
District Attorney Scott Storey has formally charged a man for trying to get a 12-year-old girl to send him naked photos of herself over the Internet.

Jeffco Aging & Adult Manager Tom Hitpas Retires After 21 Years with County

Amy Ito Appointed Interim Open Space Director

Jefferson County Vaccinates Over 8,300 at School-Located Clinics on December 12, 2009
Jefferson County Public Health held the second round of H1N1 school-located influenza immunization clinics today. The JCPH clinics were held at four different Jeffco School sites in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and provided free H1N1 flu vaccinations to all Jefferson County residents.  “This truly was a community effort with Jefferson County schools, law enforcement, public health and community volunteers coming together to vaccinate more than 8,300 men, women and children,”  said Beth Lipscomb, JCPH Administrative Service Director. “We are proud to be part of such a monumental project to protect residents from influenza.”  JCPH has now distributed 105,349 doses of vaccine via private providers and various clinics.

Owner of Massage Business Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
Following three days of trial, a Jefferson County jury found the owner of a Westminster massage business guilty of sexual assault.

18 Years Prison for Assault and Attempt to Escape Lookout Mountain
Two inmates at the Lookout Mountain Youth Detention Facility in Golden have been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attacking a guard

Investigators Need Your Help
Timothy Layne Martinez, a 32-year-old Lakewood man, has been charged with 19 counts of sexual assault against two women. 

Jury Finds Bronco Impersonator Guilty of Identity Theft
Amadeus Harlan, aka Johnny Harlan, a Denver Bronco impersonator, was convicted Thursday of Identity Theft and Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Commissioners unveil first-of-its-kind hybrid snowplow
Some companies have used the 2009 International Model 7300 Hybrid as a delivery truck, but Jefferson County is the first to have outfitted the hybrid truck as a snowplow. The truck has been shown to reduce hydrocarbon emissions by as much as 65 percent.

Jefferson County Commissioners to Unveil First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Snowplow Thursday
When compared to a traditional truck, this hybrid model could reduce hydrocarbon emissions by as much as 65 percent and fuel consumption by as much as 60 percent. The snowplow will hit the streets for the first time this winter.

Jefferson County School-Located Clinics Open to General Public . . . Free Vaccine Available
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) announced today its school-located H1N1 clinics scheduled for Saturday December 12, 2009 and December 19, 2009 will be open to the general public. The decision to open the clinics to the general public was made in consultation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and after careful review of JCPH current vaccine distribution and availability.  To date, JCPH has received 101,900 doses of H1N1 vaccine and distributed 82,274 doses to its high priority populations via distribution to healthcare providers in the County, special priority group clinics and mass school-located clinics. “Now that the majority of our high risk population has been vaccinated, we are making vaccine available to anyone who wants it,” said Dr. Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH. 

Prison for Three in Death of Saloman Mendoza
The last of the three people arrested in the death of 19-year-old Saloman Adolfo Mendoza were sentenced.

Jefferson County Public Health Announces H1N1 Clinic Changes
Jefferson County Public Health, in partnership with Visiting Nurse Association announced today a couple of changes in locations and times for the upcoming series of H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics in Jefferson County.

Prison for Man who Bilked Investors out of $400,000
A 34-year-old Wheat Ridge man was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison for bilking investors out of over $400,000 as a result of fraudulent business ventures.

Community meeting concerning sexually violent predator

Jefferson County H1N1 Immunization Clinic a Success
Jefferson County Public Health held the first of its series of school-located H1N1 influenza immunization clinics Saturday, November 21, 2009.

Talking Turkey - Don't Let Food-borne Illness Spoil Your Holiday
It is estimated that each year in the U.S. 76 million cases of foodborne illness occur, more than 325,000 persons are hospitalized and 5,000 die from foodborne illness. Tracking individual foodborne illnesses and investigating outbreaks of foodborne disease are critical public health functions and Jefferson County Public Health is actively involved in these activities.

Cell Phone Sales Person Arrested for Internet Luring of a Child
District Attorney investigators arrested a 32-year-old cell phone salesperson, Timothy Robert Shea, for Internet Luring of a Child.

Nederland Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Assault on Child
A 54-year-old Nederland man was sentenced to prison on Friday November 20 for sexually assaulting two boys. 

Closure Continues at Mayhem Gulch Parking
Construction activities continue at the Open Space Mayhem Gulch Trailhead and Parking area along Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon.  As a result, the parking area will not be available to visitors until February 2010, following the annual hunting closure from December 1 to January 31.

Johnny's New York Pizza Donates 15% of Sales to Protect Kids from Online Predators

Dotson Family Offers Reward for Missing Mom

Jeffco investigators seeking more victims of sexual assault

Suspect in 1981 cold case facing murder charges in Jeffco

Littleton Soccer Coach Gets Twenty-four Years in Prison for Sex Assault on a Child

Nine in ID Theft Ring Indicted in Jefferson County
District Attorney Scott Storey announced that nine people alleged to be in an identity theft and forgery ring operating in Jefferson County have been indicted by a grand jury for racketeering under Colorado's Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA). 

2009 H1N1 Vaccination Efforts Continue
DENVER – Increasing supplies of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in Colorado are allowing several county health departments and other vaccination providers to continue their vaccinations of people at higher risk for flu complications, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. To date, the state has received approximately 250,000 H1N1 doses. It’s estimated a total of 2 million doses are needed in Colorado for all individuals in the priority groups to receive their vaccination.

Quit for the Day or for Life
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) encourages all tobacco users, whether you smoke or use spit tobacco, to Quit for A Day or Quit for Life during the Great American Smokeout, November 19, 2009.  This year the County is dubbing the day the “Great Smoke and Spit Out” to encourage those who using chew/spit tobacco to join the challenge to quit.

Cedar4Mayor Campaign launched as part of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Mayhem Gulch Parking and Trail Remains Closed
Winter weather construction delays will require the Mayhem Gulch Trail and Trailhead along US Highway 6 to remain closed until further notice.

Woman Dies After Disturbance

Be a Flu Fighter . . . Volunteers Needed for Jefferson County H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
Jefferson County Public Health and the Visiting Nurse Association are seeking volunteers to assist with upcoming H1N1 school-located vaccination clinics for children and their family members who are considered to be at high risk for complications from 2009 H1N1 influenza. These clinics are for those in the priority groups that are not able to get vaccine through their healthcare provider or who do not have a healthcare provider.

Three Indicted for Theft of Youth Sport’s Association Funds
District Attorney Scott Storey announced today that a grand jury has indicted two women and a man for stealing funds from a nonprofit organization that sponsors a youth football program in Jefferson County.  William Edward Hilborne, 45, Kelli Marie Hilborne, 41, and Cheryl Wyckoff, 37, are each accused of one count of felony theft (a class four felony) and one count of conspiracy to commit theft (a class five felony).

Volunteer Diversion Officers Needed
The Jefferson and Gilpin Counties’ District Attorney's Office is seeking volunteers to work with domestic violence offenders in their Misdemeanor Diversion Program.  The Diversion Services Program provides supervision and services for felony and misdemeanor offenders.

Census 2010 Is Coming
Since the last census in 2000, con artists and ID thieves have come a long way: “phishing” for your personal and financial information.

Jefferson County Public Health School-Located H1N1 Clinics
Jefferson County--Jefferson County Public Health, in partnership with Visiting Nurse Association, announced today upcoming H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics for children and their family members who are considered at high risk for developing complications from 2009 H1N1 influenza.  The H1N1 vaccine is currently available in limited quantities and these clinics are intended for those in the priority groups who are not able to get vaccine through their healthcare provider or who do not have a healthcare provider.

SWAT Team Shooting in Jeffco Leads to Death Investigation

First-class stamp required for Jeffco ballots

New Hiring and Changes Occur in Community Development

Colorado Springs Man Sentenced for Attempted Sexual Assault Child
Juan Alberto Ovalle, Colorado Springs, was arrested by Jefferson County District Attorney investigators for attempting to lure an underage teen for sexual purposes.

Two Found Dead in Unincorporated Jeffco

Lakewood Man Guilty of Sexual Assault of Church Choir Director
Jefferson County jury convicted a Lakewood man of two burglaries and the sexual assault of a 53-year-old church choir director. 

Mayhem Gulch Parking Construction Continues
Jefferson County Open Space and contractor Concrete Express continue construction work at Mayhem Gulch parking area along Colorado Highway 6. 

Ballot Drop-off Locations for Jefferson County

Colorado Receives Fewer Than Anticipated H1N1 Vaccine Doses This Week
State health officials today reported the amount of H1N1 vaccine received this week, 50,000 doses, is well below the 183,300 doses that were expected.

Decision Announced Regarding Jeffco Open Space Management at Apex Park
Ralph Schell, Director of Open Space announced the decision to implement new management actions at Apex Park near Golden, CO.

Jeffco Commissioners to Host Four Citizen Input Meetings in October and November
Meetings will take place throughout the County and will give people the opportunity to tell commissioners what they want the County to focus on in 2010.

DA Announces New Family Violence Unit
First Judicial District Attorney Scott Storey announced today that he has created a Family Violence Unit in the District Attorney’s Office.

Twenty-two Years Prison for Child Abuse
A 28-year-old Evergreen man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for abuse of his girlfriend’s baby

Both Seasonal Influenza and 2009 H1N1 Vaccines to Be Available
DENVER – While some scheduled seasonal influenza vaccination clinics have been postponed, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reports there should be adequate seasonal influenza vaccine available as we proceed through the rest of October and into November.

Former Grand Junction police officer found dead

Suspect at-large after attack in county building

Flu Patients Encouraged to Call Doctor Before Making a Visit to Clinics or Hospital Emergency Rooms
DENVER--State health officials continue to see an increase in metropolitan-area emergency department and outpatient clinic visits due to influenza-like illness, including by some individuals who are not “high risk” for complications from influenza and are otherwise not severely ill.

Large marijuana grow found on Division of Wildlife property
In Ralston Creek State Wildlife Area

Van Sentenced Prison for Theft from Old Age Pension Program
First Judicial District Attorney Scott Storey announced that a Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in prison for bilking the State coffers out of an estimated one million dollars. 

Jeffco Planning Commission to Hold Second Reading of Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan on Oct. 7
The Planning Commission, along with the county’s Planning & Zoning staff, is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This plan consolidates common policies from adopted community plans and sets a direction for future land-use decisions.

Sheriff’s Office to host six Scout Nights

Jefferson County Annouces its "Leader in Food Safety" Award Winner
Jefferson County Public Health’s Food Safety Program has selected Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado as the recipient of the 2009 Leader in Food Safety Award. 

Mammogram Van Is Coming!
Beep, Beep, the Mammogram Van is Coming! Getting a free, lifesaving, early cancer detection service through Jefferson County Public Health’s (JCPH) Cancer Screening for Women Program is now even easier.  Women 40 years and older who qualify for the program can walk outside the Lakewood clinic and step into the state-of-the-art mammovan. The specially equipped van is a service provided by Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation in partnership with JCPH.

Stop the Flu!
Now is the time to start paying close attention to protecting yourself and your loved ones from flu. While it is impossible to say just how bad the season will be, public health officials expect more illness, more complications from illness and more deaths than the average flu season.

Community meeting concerning sexually violent predator

Sheriff’s Safety Fair returns to Summerset Festival

Jefferson County Public Library and Jeffco Workforce Partner to Launch eTrain Mobile Training Lab
The eTrain Mobile Training Lab will bring valuable career building services to the residents of Jefferson County, as well as those in Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties.

Plan for Improving the Visitor Experience at Apex Park Slated for October 1 OSAC Agenda
The plan staff formulated for improving the visitor experience at Apex Park is available online and will be formally presented to the Open Space Advisory Committee at the October 1 regular public meeting.

Jefferson County Celebrates Opening of New Entrance to County Government Campus
The Johnson Road and Jefferson County Parkway intersection forms a new entrance to the Jefferson County Government Campus and is the first step toward completing the Jefferson County Government Center Station at the end of the West Corridor Light Rail line, a 12.1-mile project that will operate between Denver Union Station in Downtown Denver and the Jefferson County Government Center in Golden.

Medical Providers Willing to Administer H1N1 Vaccine Asked to PreRegister by Sept. 9, 2009
Jefferson County Public Health is working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to pre-register public and private medical providers for an H1N1 vaccination effort this fall. The pre-registration process will help state and local public health agencies prepare to ship H1N1 vaccine to communities’ doctor’s offices, medical clinics and hospital providers as soon as the vaccine becomes available.

Pregnant Women and H1N1 . . . Free Educational Session
JEFFERSON COUNTY –  Pregnant women infected with the H1N1 influenza A virus are more likely than others who are infected with the virus to experience hospitalizations, and are possibly more likely to die from infection complications, according to federal and state public health professionals.

Dual death investigation determined to be murder/suicide

Detlefs Charged
The Evergreen man who was arrested for hitting a bicyclist on the ramp from Evergreen Parkway to eastbound I-70 last Sunday was formally charged Friday. 

Businesses Encouraged to Follow Updated Guidelines
DENVER– The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today urged businesses to prepare now for the impact that H1N1 and seasonal influenza could have on the businesses’ employees and operations this fall and winter season.

To assist employers in their planning efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance and a toolkit for businesses. The documents are available at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/guidance/ and http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/toolkit/ .

DA Warns Consumers about Text Messaging Scams
For years scammers have tried various methods to get your personal and financial information. First Judicial District Attorney Scott Storey is warning consumers to be wary of a new approach to an old scam.  Phishers have discovered text messaging.

Injured Jeffco Sheriff's investigator identified

Jefferson County Charter School Teacher Arrested

Plague Confirmed in Jefferson County Prairie-Dog Population
Jefferson County, CO--Jefferson County Public Health received confirmation today that flea specimens collected from a prairie dog die-off in the Littleton are have tested positive for bubonic plague. The area of concern is a vacant lot at southwest corner of Ken Caryl Avenue and Simms Street in Littleton.  The area is being posted today and citizens are reminded to take simple precautions to avoid exposure.

Auto Theft Task Force investigator injured
Stolen car located, suspect shot

Citizen Budget Review Panel presents recommendations to Jeffco Commissioners
Recommendations include no additional taxes and the creation of
a Major Building Capital Reserve Account

Enfamil Bandits Indicted
District Attorney Scott Storey announced that the Jefferson County Grand Jury has indicted five men and four women for racketeering. Working as an organized criminal enterprise the participants are alleged to have stolen over $20,000 worth of baby formula from merchants in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs and then sold it at a discount price to consumers either by word of mouth or through the Internet. 

Clear Creek Trail and Bike Path Open!
Repairs to the Clear Creek Trail pedestrian bridge over 44th Avenue east of Golden, CO have been completed and the concrete bike and walking path built by Jefferson County Open Space is now open for public use.

Jeffco’s ITS Division Recognized by NACo

Schools Play Crucial Role in Slowing Spread of Seasonal and H1N1 Flu
DENVER– As the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prepares for flu immunization activities, the department is urging schools, child-care and college officials to talk to their students and parents about what they are doing to slow the spread of seasonal and H1N1 influenza this year. Health officials also provided a link to a Back-to-School Resource Kit for schools from U.S. Health and Human Services to assist schools with planning for flu season at http://www.flu.gov/plan/school/toolkit.html

Jeffco Sheriff’s Office seeks homes for horses

Littleton Man Indicted for Embezzling $1.46 Million
Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey announced today that the District Grand Jury has indicted the 49-year-old former chief financial officer (CFO) of International Risk Group (IRG) for embezzling $1.46 million.  At the grand jury’s weekly session on Thursday July 27, John R. Jackson, Littleton, was indicted on eight counts of felony Theft.

Suspect arrested for attempted murder in South Jeffco

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2009
Jefferson County, CO– In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2009, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) reminds everyone that when it comes to infant nutrition, breast milk is best.  The theme this year, Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response, Are you ready reinforces the vital role that breastfeeding plays in emergency response worldwide.

First Death Linked to H1N1 Flu Reported in El Paso County
Colorado Springs, CO—A woman in her 40s is El Paso County’s and Colorado’s first reported death likely related to novel H1N1 flu, according to the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment.

Recreation and Public Health in the Mountains - Sun Up to Sun Down
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) in partnership with the Evergreen Park and Recreation District (EPRD) invite mountain area families to join in a fun, educational event, “Public Health in the Mountains - Sun Up to Sun Down” on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at Buchanan Field in Evergreen, 32003 Ellingwood Trail (Evergreen Parkway and Old Squaw Pass Road).

Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority Next Steps

Kroger Company Recalling Ground Beef Sold at Colorado King Soopers and City Markets Due to Salmonella
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment officials Thursday announced King Soopers, Inc., a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling nearly a half million pounds of ground beef products as it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The ground beef was sold statewide at King Soopers and City Market retail grocery stores.

Marijuana grow found in Pike National Forest

Woman sexually assaulted in her home

Arrest made in south Jeffco sex assault

Eighty-four Years in Prison for Killer Michael Muniz
Michael Joseph Muniz, 42, was sentenced to 84 years in prison for the murder of a Wheat Ridge woman in 1996.

H1N1 Vaccinations Likely to Be Available for Large Portion of State’s Population
With the help of  in new funding from the federal government, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is making plans and strengthening its infrastructure ahead of the expected delivery of H1N1 vaccine into the state later this year.

Plague Confirmed in Jefferson County Prairie-Dog Population
Jefferson County, CO -- Jefferson County Public Health received positive test results for plague today from a flea specimen collected from a prairie dog die-off at the Westminster Hills Open Space/Dog Park. The dog park is located at 105th Avenue and Simms Street. The area of concern includes the entire dog park and open space area from Simms Street west to Indiana Street. Plague is an infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacterium. JCPH recommends that everyone living in or visiting the area in and around the Westminster Hills Open Space/Dog Park take the necessary precautions, listed below, to protect themselves and their pets from plague.

Leader in Statewide Crime Spree Gets 25 Years Prison
Michael Robert Chard committed a string of crimes in the Denver Metro area, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs during the final months of 2008.

Jeffco's White Ranch Park East Trailhead Closure Postponed to Friday
Jeffco's White Ranch Park East Trailhead Under Temporary Closure  Jefferson County Open Space will implement a temporary closing of the east trailhead to White Ranch Park north of Golden, CO between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Friday, July 10, 2009 while weed management activities occur on adjacent private property.  This temporary closure will involve the east trailhead of White Ranch Park (located 1.7 miles north of Golden to west 56th Avenue, and east one mile on Pine Ridge Road) and the Belcher Hill Trail.  Access to the Belcher Hill Trail from the west will also be closed. 

Colorado Springs Man is 56th Arrest for DA’s CSOII Unit in 2009
A Colorado Springs man is suspected of engaging in sexually explicit online communication with someone he believed to be an under-aged teen.

Twenty Years Prison for Woman Posing as Tax Accountant
The third felony conviction for Denise Smith who posed as a CPA and tax attorney earned her a 20 year prison sentence.

First case of West Nile Virus in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Public Health in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus for the 2009 Colorado season. The case was reported from Jefferson County, and the patient is recovering at home.

Groundbreaking for New Animal Center

Retail Food License Fees to Increase July 1, 2009
Jefferson County Public Health will increase its licensing fees for restaurants and other retail food establishments effective July 1, 2009. Retail food licensing fees are established by the Colorado State Legislature and have been increased across the state.

Sex Assault in Jefferson County

Skitching Dangers
Skitching has been around for decades in one form or another. In today’s version, skateboarders, roller bladers, bicyclists and even snowboarders hitch rides on cars, trucks or trains to gain speed.  This faster, more high-tech skitching is extremely dangerous and it’s also illegal.

Jefferson County clarifies the use and possession of fireworks

Prevent Animal-borne Disease This Summer

State Health Officials Urge Avoidance of JBS Swift Ground Beef Products
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is urging Coloradans not to eat certain JBS Swift Company ground beef products as they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Michael Muniz Pleads Guilty
Michael Joseph Muniz entered a guilty plea a month away from his third trial for the 1996 murder of a Wheat Ridge woman.

Possible E. coli Contamination in Raw Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is urging Coloradans not to eat raw Nestle Toll House cookie dough because of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.

Southwest Plaza jewelry store robbed by “fiancé”

Clear Creek Trail/bikepath CLOSED from McIntyre to West of 44th Overpass
Clear Creek Trail/Bikepath CLOSED between McIntyre and just west of the trail overpass/bridge at 44th Avenue.  Detour provided along 44th Avenue.  Jefferson County Open Space has implemented an trail closure for the safety of trail users along Clear Creek from McIntyre Street on the east to just west of the trail overpass/bridge at 44th Avenue due to construction activity adjacent to the Clear Creek Trail. 

Arvada Man Sentenced for Killing Dog with Bow and Arrow 
Zackary Scott Ruszka, 20, was in court today to be sentenced for shooting and killing his girlfriend’s dog with a bow and arrow in December 2008. 

Unusual burglar caught in Jeffco

Jefferson County Historical Commission Landmark Nomination

Community meeting concerning sexually violent predator

Crime Spree Nets 55 Year Prison Sentence
Garry Wendall Martin’s six-month crime spree in early 2008 earned him a 55 year prison sentence in the first of seven felony cases. 

Putting the Public Back in Public Health!
The Jefferson County Board of Health has approved a new name for the health department and it is: Jefferson County Public Health. “The purpose of the name change is to emphasize the public health aspects of the organization, plus, it’s a lot easier to say” said, Jefferson County Public Health Director, Dr. Mark B. Johnson, M.D.

Trail Users Comments Sought On Revised Open Space Yielding Regulation
Jefferson County Open Space is reviewing and working towards an update of its current Yielding Regulation for all trail users.

Tanya Martin Sentenced to Jail and 10 Years Probation
District Judge Tamara Russell sentenced Tanya Marie Martin, 38, to ten years probation and 45 days in jail for setting the fire that caused the death of her dog in October, 2008.

Engaging in Social Responsibility - A free and informative luncheon for HR and business leaders

Notice of Construction: Phase I – West Chatfield Ave. Roadway Improvements

Teens Charged for Throwing Molotov Cocktail into Car
The District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against two Golden High School teens suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail into a car in the school parking lot on May 21.

Golden Woman gets 19 Years Prison for Stabbing Husband
Nancy Ruth Bautista was sentenced to 19 years in prison for stabbing her husband in the back with a butcher’s knife in April, 2007. 

South Jefferson County experiencing home invasion burglaries

Jefferson County Open Space Announces Special Public Outreach at Apex Park

Sheriff Invites Jeffco Seniors to Free Safety Luncheon

‘Be Kind to Animals’ poster judges select ‘Best in Show’

Pantera Sentenced to 24 Years Prison
Michael John Pantera, 28, was sentenced today to 24 years in prison for a series of residential burglaries and mailbox thefts in unincorporated Jefferson and Park Counties.