Posts Tagged ‘County District’

Hickenlooper, a coward without a compass of conviction

By Craig Masters Governor Hickenlooper demonstrated once again this week just how unqualified he is to be a leader – let alone a governor. In deciding not to decide the resolution to the capital punishment case of Nathan Dunlap, Hickenlooper exemplifies the aimless unguided morality that has been the hallmark of his tenure. Even the [...]

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Man convicted of felony for punching city bus driver

GREELEY, Colo. – Today in Weld County District Court, a jury convicted Rojorio Roy Naranjo of endangering public transportation, a Class 3 felony, and harassment, a Class 3 misdemeanor, for punching a city bus driver. According to police and court records, the Greeley man punched a driver on a Greeley-Evans Transportation District bus after the [...]

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Buck defends continuing prosecution of marijuana users

by Jack Minor –   Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck has defended his decision to continue prosecuting marijuana users saying despite passage of an amendment legalizing the drug’s use, it is currently still illegal and he has a duty to enforce the law.   “What if I were to determine that the will of [...]

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Obama bill pay scam highlights culture of dependence

by Peter Grady –   A new scam saying that president Obama will help individuals pay their utility bills indicates the extent to which people are dependent on the government for support.   While multiple scams often make their rounds in an attempt to bilk individuals of their money, a new one is making its [...]

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Greeley man gets 15 years for child abuse

GREELEY – On Friday, a Weld County District Court Judge sentenced Anthony Mendoza to 15 years in prison after he pled guilty on April 13 to one count of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injuries.   According to police and court records, Mendoza showed up at a hospital with an injured infant on Jan. [...]

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Greeley gang member gets 40 years for attempted murder of teen

by Matt Lacy –   GREELEY— Gang member Jacob Vigil was sentenced to 40 years in prison today in Weld County District Court for his role in stabbing a 17 year old teenager. The stabbing took place on July 3, 2011 when Vigil, along with Alexander Ramirez, Javod Montoya-Gomez and James Mungia attacked and inflicted [...]

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Colorado Supreme Court ruling moves sexual assault case forward

by Peter Grady– A case against involving an alleged sexual assault on a child will be moving forward following a Colorado Supreme Court ruling in favor of an appeal filed by Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck. The case involved Yrineo Salazar, who is accused of sexual assault on a child. During pre-trial motions, Salazar’s [...]

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Evans man sentenced to 24 years in prison for second degree burglary

Staff Reports –     GREELEY, Colo. – This morning in Weld County District Court, Richard Fleming of Evans (DOB 07/08/1978) was sentenced to 24 years in prison for second degree burglary, a class three felony. Fleming pled to the criminal charge on September 15, 2011. According to police reports, officers were called to Greeley [...]

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Greeley man sentenced to 18 years in prison

Staff Reports –   GREELEY, Colo. – On Wednesday morning, October 19, 2011, in Weld County District Court, Ernest Williams (DOB 06/15/83) of Greeley was sentenced to a total of 18 years in prison for two separate criminal cases. On November 9, 2009, Williams was arrested for case involving kidnapping, aggravated robbery, assault and extortion. [...]

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Weld sheriff deputy, gangster die in shootout

by Vanessa Dominguez 43-year-old Deputy Sheriff Sam Brownlee was shot and killed after a high speed pursuit that ended at Cave Creek subdivision in Evans. The suspect, 20-year-old Rueben Reyes, was being chased by police after reports of a domestic dispute. He stole a vehicle and led several law enforcement agencies on a high pursuit [...]

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Pizza Hut Robber Sentenced to 15 Years

Story by Jack Minor A Milliken man who, last month, pled guilty  to robbing a Greeley Pizza Hut was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Weld County District Court yesterday. On January 13, an employee at the 4637 29th St. Pizza Hut in Greeley, called police and reported a robbery.  When officers arrived at the scene, [...]

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DA will not press charges in Greeley mall incident

By Jack Minor The Weld County District Attorney’s Office decided today that charges will not be filed against 30 year old Peter Lain of Evans related to the crash that occurred at the Greeley Mall on July 10, 2010. Lain crashed his pickup into the Visionworks at the Greeley Mall killing Visionworks employee Jennifer Hudgens [...]

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Norton Ad Misleads Voters

By Mike Bauman  In a campaign commercial being aired by Senate Candidate Jane Norton, she asserts, “Here’s the truth. In state government, I cut budgets.”  A check of the facts reveals this to be a lie.  Norton ran the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) from 1999-2003.  The CDPHE has three “pools” of [...]

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Norton Misleads in Campaign Commercial

By Mike Bauman In a campaign commercial being aired by Senate Candidate Jane Norton, she asserts, “Here’s the truth. In state government, I cut budgets.” A check of the facts reveals this to be a lie.  Norton ran the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) from 1999-2003.  The CDPHE has three “pools” of [...]

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Arraignment Set for Police Lt. Charged with Perjury

By Jack Minor A Ft. Collins police lieutenant who was charged with perjury is scheduled for arraignment July 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Larimer County District Courthouse. A Larimer County Grand Jury filed an indictment on June 30 charging Lt. James Broderick with eight counts of perjury in the first degree. Each charge carries [...]

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Dismal weather did not prevent DA volunteers from updating safehouse room

By Jack Minor Despite chilly temperatures and constant rain, the spirits of seven Weld County District Attorney’s Office employees were not dampened on Saturday when they arrived at A Woman’s Place to update a room. A Woman’s Place serves victims and survivors of domestic violence in Weld County by providing safe housing, crisis support, legal [...]

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Officers cleared in Double Clutch shooting

By Jack Minor The Weld County District Attorney’s office issued a report stating it has completed its investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in Evans on May 16, concluding that officers acted properly and no charges will be filed. On Sunday, May 16, 2010, Officer Riemer of the Evans Police Department was dispatched [...]

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DA’s office helps women dress for success

By Jack Minor During the month of May the Weld County District Attorney’s office helped gather clothing for a local charity that provides professional clothing to women entering the workforce. The office conducted a clothing drive which resulted in over $1200 worth of clothing being donated to Leanna’s Closet. Lenna’s Closet works with several community [...]

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Man receives 12 years in prison for aggravated robbery

By Jack Minor Daniel Cardanas was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Weld County District Court for participating in an aggravated robbery last fall.Greeley police officers responded to a weapons incident near 9th Ave and 11th St on September 4, 2009.  Upon arriving at the scene officers interviewed the victim, who told them he [...]

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