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Brighton mother is sentenced to prison over death of her child
A Colorado woman accused in the death of her child was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to child abuse resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.Nicole Casias, of Brighton, was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Brighton police say her 22-month-old child was found dead with 10 times the amount of fentanyl that is needed to kill an adult in its system. The girl had been exposed while Casias was supposed to be caring for it.The child's father, Alonzo Montoya, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in April. Investigators say neither Casias nor Montoya checked on the baby for nearly 14 hours.
The 1955 bombing of a Denver flight has been largely forgotten. A Colorado group wants a memorial
On November 1, 1955, a man planted a bomb aboard a United Airlines plane shortly before it departed from Denver. The plane exploded in midflight over beet fields in Weld County, killing all 44 people aboard. It was a mass murder that grabbed headlines across the country. And viewers saw...
Seeking public help to identify burglary suspects in Colorado.
The Greeley Police Department in Colorado is seeking the public's help to identify suspects involved in a burglary at Monfort Elementary. The incident took place in the early hours of July 1, 2024. The suspects are believed to be two males and one female. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Greeley Police Department at 970-350-9605. Updates will be provided as the suspects are identified.
Windsor Announces Stephen Garrison as New Chief of Police
After a months-long national recruitment search, the Town of Windsor is pleased to announce Stephen M. Garrison as its next Chief of Police. Garrison, currently a Major with the Orange County, Fla. Sheriff’s Office, brings over 36 years of law enforcement experience to the Windsor Police Department, including extensive leadership, management, and administrative experience. In his 33 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Garrison has:
Greeley Man Faces Attempted Murder, Other Charges In House Fire
Seven felony charges face a Greeley man accused of setting a fire in the basement of a home with several people inside. The Greeley Tribune reports 42 year old Shaun Decker was arrested late last month and is charged with attempted murder among other counts, in connection with a blaze set at a residents on the 3900 block of Cheyenne Drive outside Greeley. Everyone inside at the time of the fire got out okay but a dog died in the fire. The day before, police said they responded to two separate mental crisis calls for Decker at the address.
Greeley Police Department grateful for successful 2024 Stampede event.
The Greeley Police Department recently shared their gratitude for the successful 2024 Stampede event in Greeley, Colorado. The event was enjoyable and safe thanks to the community's support and the hard work of the officers. The department expressed appreciation for those who attended and contributed to the event, making it possible for the tradition to continue annually. The planning for the next Stampede in 2025 has already begun. The department also welcomed any photos or videos of the officers at the Stampede for sharing. The Greeley Police Department is proud to work alongside the citizens of Greeley and is dedicated to community policing efforts.
Crews Knock Down Loveland Residential Fire
One firefighter was hurt during a house fire just east of the Olde Course in Loveland on Sunday afternoon. The Loveland Reporter Herald reports crews went to the home in the 3400 block of Florida Drive about 2:40 p.m., and crews had the fire knocked down by 3 p.m. They initially worried that it might have extended inside the attic of the house, but crews were able to extinguish the fire before it spread.One firefighter was injured on scene and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. No word as yet on a cause.
Emergency crews contain grass fire near Erie Municipal Airport
Emergency crews quickly extinguished a grass fire near the Erie Municipal Airport on Tuesday afternoon. According to Mountain View Fire Rescue spokesman Rick Tillery, no structures were damaged during the incident near the airport, at 395 Airport Drive. “Landscapers were mowing the grass near Erie Airport and apparently one of...
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