2020 News

Man Sentenced to 208 Years in Prison for Almost Killing Deputy in 2018

Published on December 30, 2020

Ismeldo Arredondo was convicted of 11 charges, including attempted murder of a peace officer for shooting at deputies in 2018.

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Judge Hands Down Nearly 70 Years to Man for Almost Killing Man

Published on December 09, 2020

Thornton man sentenced to prison after jury convicts him of attempted first degree murder.

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Man Charged with 19 Counts in Windsor Homicide

Published on November 05, 2020

Fort Collins man accused of shooting and killing man, strangling female child during Windsor home invasion.

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Man Facing up to 240 Years in Prison for Shooting, Injuring Deputy

Published on October 28, 2020

Jury convicts Weld man of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, ten other charges.

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Idaho Man Arrested, Charged in Jonelle Matthews Cold Case

Published on October 13, 2020

Arrest made 35 years after 12-year-old girl vanished from her Greeley home.

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Arkansas Man Sentenced for Shooting and Killing Woman

Published on September 03, 2020

After murdering woman, defendant drove body in suitcase to Arkansas where he dumped her remains.

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Grand Jury to Investigate the Death of Jonelle Matthews

Published on August 18, 2020

Matthews' body was discovered in a field in July of 2019.

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Man Gets 27 Years for His Role in 2018 Home Break-In

Published on July 29, 2020

Judge hands down 27 year sentenced to 20 year involved in 2018 violent crime.

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Weld Man Could Spend Life in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Child

Published on July 27, 2020

Judge hands down sentence in 2018 child sex assault case.

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Man Gets 30 Years to Life in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Woman

Published on June 25, 2020

Victim met defendant through mutual friends on Facebook.

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Alberto Loya Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Published on June 19, 2020

Judge sentenced Greeley businessman for his role in a cocaine distribution ring.

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Lobby Now Open to Public After Being Closed for COVID-19

Published on May 04, 2020

No more than four people in lobby at a time.

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COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Begins Rolling Out; With it Comes Scams

Published on April 15, 2020

A few reminders on how to avoid a financial headache during uncertain times.

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Officer Justified in February Shooting at Econo Lodge Hotel near I-25

Published on March 25, 2020

DA Rourke cleared Firestone officer from criminal charges after shooting incident.

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Weld DA Employee and Daughters Hand-Make Masks to Donate to Hospitals

Published on March 25, 2020

An employee at the Weld District Attorney’s Office is spending her spare time giving back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DA Rourke Responds to Governor's Decision to Repeal CO's Death Penalty

Published on March 23, 2020

Governor Polis moves forward to abolish death penalty.

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DA's Office Lobby Closed to Public Until April in Response to COVID-19

Published on March 18, 2020

Must have appointment to come to Weld DA's Office.

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Commerce City Semi-driver to Serve Jail, Probation Sentence for Crash

Published on March 12, 2020

Judge ordered semi-driver to serve 60 days in jail, three years probation and take driving classes.

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Grover Man Gets Decade in Prison for Hit-and-Run

Published on March 11, 2020

Cody Boetger hit and killed Greeley firefighter who was on his way to work in April of 2019.

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Local Publisher, Erotica Author Sentenced to Jail

Published on February 28, 2020

Judge hands down two year jail sentence and 10 years probation.

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Windsor Man Charged with One Count of First-Degree Murder

Published on February 27, 2020

Kaman Morgan is being held on no bond at the Weld County Jail.

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DA Rourke Clears Fort Lupton Officer Involved in December Shooting

Published on February 24, 2020

No charges filed for officer involved in December Fort Lupton shooting.

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Formal Charges Filed in February Double Homicide

Published on February 24, 2020

Greeley man accused of killing two, including Greeley based trumpet player.

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Greeley Philanthropist Pleads Guilty to Drug, Money Laundering Charges

Published on February 13, 2020

Man enters guilty plea for his involvement in northern Colorado cocaine distribution ring.

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Judge Sets $1 Million Bond for Woman Accused of Shooting at Officers

Published on February 12, 2020

Sarah Jesser has been charged with attempted first degree murder.

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Judge Hands Down Three Decades to Teen who Killed a Man in 2018

Published on January 23, 2020

Arrest came after four month long investigation.

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Man gets 64 Years for Almost Killing Woman

Published on January 13, 2020

Just hands down six decades in prison to man who almost killed woman.

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