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Chris Watts admits to killing pregnant wife and two young children

11/06/2018

Watts pleads guilty to all nine charges in deaths of pregnant wife, two children

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Evans man who scammed elderly man out of his own home sentenced to prison

11/02/2018

A Weld man tricks girlfriend's 87-year-old grandpa into signing over his home to him

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Man who used meat cleaver to injure two to spend 13 years in prison

10/30/2018

Man sentenced to prison for injuring two people with meat cleaver

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UNC student pleads guilty to sticking hand down female victim's pants without consent

10/17/2018

UNC student pleads guilty to Unlawful Sexual Contact for a 2017 incident at a party

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DA clears deputy involved in August shooting in Weld County

10/05/2018

No charges to be filed against deputy involved in August shooting in Weld County

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Trial date set for local publisher, erotica author accused of stealing royalties from clients

07/31/2018

Local publisher, erotica author accused of stealing royalties from clients pleads not-guilty

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Police find more than 300 nude images, 30 videos of nude children on man's computer

07/13/2018

Man sentenced to 20 years for possessing child pornography

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Evans man sentenced to 224 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting underage female, exploiting several others he met online

06/29/2018

Evans man sentenced to 224 years to life in prison

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Man gets two life sentences for 2015 double homicide in rural Weld

06/28/2018

Judge hands down two life sentences to Oklahoma man convicted of double homicide

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Jury finds Oklahoma man guilty of 2015 weed-smuggling double homicide in rural Weld

06/27/2018

Jury finds Oklahoma man guilty of 2015 weed-smuggling double homicide in rural Weld

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Man who groped female in UNC dorm shower sentenced to 12 years behind bars

06/15/2018

Man who groped female in UNC dorm shower sentenced to 12 years behind bars

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Former Greeley teacher’s aid found guilty of sexual assault on a child

05/30/2018

Former Greeley teacher’s aid found guilty of sexual assault on a child

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Nephew pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison for killing uncle

05/29/2018

Nephew pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison for killing uncle

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Man sentenced to 20 years behind bars for Greeley stabbing

05/23/2018

Man sentenced to 20 years behind bars for Greeley stabbing

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Woman pleads guilty to killing man while driving under influence of drugs, sentenced to 20 years behind bars

05/18/2018

Woman pleads guilty to killing man while driving under influence of drugs, sentenced to 20 years behind bars

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Jury finds Weld County man guilty of assaulting woman with knife, shovel in 2016

05/15/2018

John Cordova was found guilty of two counts of Assault in the First Degree for stabbing a woman more than 20 times in 2016.

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Jury convicts Evans man of sexually assaulting underage girl, exploiting several others

04/25/2018

Evans man convicted of sexually assaulting, exploiting underage females

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Newest Deputy District Attorney sworn in by Chief Judge James Hartmann

04/25/2018

Newest Deputy District Attorney sworn in by Chief Judge James Hartmann

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LaSalle man sentenced to 25 years behind bars for severely beating now ex-wife with AR-15 rifle

04/19/2018

LaSalle man used AR-15 to severely beat wife, sentenced to 25 years behind bars

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Man found guilty of stabbing motorist over minor traffic incident

04/03/2018

A Weld County man was found guilty of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree after stabbing another man several times during traffic incident.

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Evans man could spend life behind bars for sexually abusing young girl for several years

03/23/2018

A judge sentences Evans man to 22 years to life behind bars

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Greeley man sentenced to 72 years to life behind bars for sexually assaulting young girl

03/08/2018

Joseph Covington will spend at least the next seven decades in prison for sexually assaulting a nine year old girl in 2016.

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Twenty year prison sentence for man involved in major drug scheme

02/23/2018

Juan Frausto-Fonseca will spend 20 years behind bars for his role in major drug scheme

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Matthew Peterson is sworn in as Weld Deputy District Attorney

Newest Weld County Deputy District Attorney sworn in

02/13/2018

On Tuesday morning, Matthew Peterson was officially sworn in as the newest Deputy District Attorney in Weld County

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Man severely beat several children in Colorado and Texas, could spend up to 103 years in prison

02/01/2018

Isaiah Rodriguez could spend the next 103 years in prison from child abuse cases in Colorado and Texas

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Former GOP chairman, radio host sentenced for Voter Fraud and Forgery

01/26/2018

Former GOP chairman and radio host Steve Curtis is sentenced for Voter Fraud and Forgery.

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Former exec. at Greeley company sentenced to prison for stealing large amount of money from employer

01/25/2018

Brandon Stephens admitted to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from employer

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Grandmother convicted in death of four-month-old grandson sentenced to 24 years in prison

01/11/2018

Sandy Archuleta was sentenced to 24 years in connection to her infant grandson's death.

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Deputy District Attorney Sarah Babb Sworn In

Newest Deputy DA sworn in by Chief Judge James Hartmann

01/10/2018

Sarah Babb was sworn in Wednesday morning in front of other staff members from the DA's Office.

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Wyoming woman sentenced to ten years for driving drunk and killing passenger

01/09/2018

Ashley Moore, 31, was driving drunk in January of last year when she crashed and her passenger was killed.

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Weld County man to spend 20 years in prison after 379 marijuana plants are found on his property

01/05/2018

A Weld County man plead guilty and will spend 20 years behind bars for operating an illegal marijuana grow at his Keenesburg property.

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Man convicted of raping woman in her Greeley apartment could spend life in prison

01/05/2018

Hirsi followed the victim into her apartment while she was bringing groceries in from her car.

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Greeley man sentenced in retrial after sexually assaulting unconscious woman at park

12/27/2017

A Greeley man was sentenced for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in a Greeley park in 2011.

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Last co-defendant in Pierce biker gang murder pleads guilty

12/18/2017

Vassil sentenced to 20 years behind bars for ordering biker gang murder.

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Man at center of high-speed chase sentenced

12/12/2017

His run from law enforcement also resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

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Former GOP chairman, radio host guilty of voter fraud

12/07/2017

He voted his ex-wife's ballot during the 2016 election.

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Scammed? Western Union may owe you money

11/29/2017

The company was ordered to repay victims of scams and admitted wrongdoing.

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D.A. employees donate 680 lbs of food to local organization

11/21/2017

The Frontier House helps individuals living with mental illnesses by assisting key needs.

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Man who beat pregnant girlfriend with weight sentenced

11/16/2017

He repeatedly hit her with a 10-pound weight as she tried to protect her unborn baby.

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Man gets 20 years for assaulting medical staff

11/16/2017

A jury convicted him on three counts in August.

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Man guilty of sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl

11/03/2017

He faces up to life in prison after a jury found him guilty.

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Jury duty phone scam targets Weld County

11/02/2017

The caller identifies himself as a sergeant with the "Weld County Courts Services Division."

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Man sentenced for sexually assaulting woman in 1984

10/24/2017

The case went cold until investigators tested the rape kit in 2015.

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Evans caregiver charged for neglecting dementia patients

10/12/2017

Police reports say the patients were left alone without care for six hours.

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Man's 64-year sentence highlights importance of domestic violence awareness

10/03/2017

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.

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Grandmother guilty of abusing, killing grandson

09/29/2017

Donovan Archuleta was 4-months old when he died after days of abuse and neglect.

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Asphalt truck driver found guilty in careless driving death

09/27/2017

He slammed into the back of a sitting car, killing one and injuring two.

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Man gets 32 years for sexually assaulting girlfriend

09/26/2017

He also choked and beat her because of their recent break up.

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Greeley man guilty in sexual assault retrial

09/22/2017

His conviction was overturned last year, forcing a new trial.

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Attempted murderer to be released 12 years early

09/21/2017

Jimmy "Bam Bam" Olivares was sentenced to 24 years in 2005.

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D.A. employees earn 'Excellent Job Service' award

09/12/2017

They were honored Friday by the Weld County Commissioners.

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From the Archives: Clown threats are no joke

09/07/2017

The popular movie "IT" could reignite clown fears from 2016.

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Man guilty of beating pregnant girlfriend with weights

08/25/2017

He now faces up to 50 years in prison.

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Parolee gets 48 years for murdering, hiding woman in trunk

08/14/2017

Parole officers found the body days after the murder.

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DA: Time to learn new sexting law is now

08/14/2017

The new juvenile sexting law goes into effect on January 1.

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Greeley car dealer charged in organized crime scheme

08/07/2017

He allegedly duped banks outs of millions of dollars by falsifying sales.

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No charges against man arrested in Longmont homicide

08/01/2017

After a thorough investigation, it was determined he was acting in self-defense.

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Man sentenced to 24 years three decades after sexual assault

07/21/2017

The case went cold for 32 years until 2014

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Woman sentenced for crashing stolen cars into a ditch

07/05/2017

The defendant tried stealing at least one more car but was stopped.

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Drug smuggler sentenced to nearly two decades behind bars

06/27/2017

He worked for a Mexican cartel and smuggled drugs into the country

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Parolee who stuffed woman’s body in a trunk pleads guilty

06/22/2017

After killing her, he sodomized her with a baseball bat.

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Hells Angels gang member charged with attempted murder

06/19/2017

He allegedly fired his gun at a police officer's patrol car

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Crimes and Criminals - A Weld County Story

D.A.'s office to present historical high-profile cases

06/19/2017

The presentation is part of the Weld County courthouse centennial celebration

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Erotica publisher, author charged for manipulating book sales

06/13/2017

She allegedly deflated book sales and pocketed the royalties

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Woman sentenced to 28 years in Pierce 'biker gang' murder

06/09/2017

She testified in May that she hit the victim in the head with a metal pipe.

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Pierce 'bike gang' member pleads guilty to murder

06/02/2017

He and several others stabbed the victim to death for "disrespecting the gang."

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Non-profit email scam hits local organization

06/02/2017

The scammers pose as organization leaders and target other members.

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Former Pierce town board member found guilty of murder

05/22/2017

He was immediately sentenced to life in prison.

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Jury convicts man in 1984 sexual assault cold case

05/05/2017

He was only charged with kidnapping due to the statute of limitations.

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Habitual drunk driver gets 10 years for 8th DUI

05/04/2017

A blood test showed his BAC was .227, nearly triple the legal limit.

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DA dismisses charges against veteran Cory Hixson

04/25/2017

In lieu of charges, he has been accepted into the diversion program.

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Milliken man in officer-involved shooting gets 10 years

04/21/2017

He shot his wife during a domestic disturbance while high on drugs.

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Mother convicted in death of 4-month-old son sentenced to 8 years prison

04/20/2017

The boy had broken ribs, chemical burns to his face and a sepsis infection.

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Man gets decade behind bars for sexually assaulting child

04/17/2017

The investigation sparked after he threatened suicide.

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Adams County deputy charged with assault after allegedly kicking suspect off roof

04/14/2017

The suspect broke his pelvis after hitting a cement block on the ground

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Chief Deputy D.A. Thea Carrasco awarded for dedication to victim services

04/10/2017

The committee says she has shaped the entire landscape of victim services in Weld County

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Man sentenced to 37 years for fatal DUI crash that killed Weld teen

04/07/2017

Patrol officers said he was driving down the wrong side of Interstate 25

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1995 Tina Sandoval murder mystery solved

03/31/2017

Summary: Twenty-two years after her disappearance, Tina Sandoval's remains have been found

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Victim Witness: Not just a job, but a passion for serving

03/24/2017

Each year, the Weld DA Victim Witness Unit guides hundreds of victims through the criminal justice system

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Greeley parolee gets 88 years for assaulting police officers

03/10/2017

He lunged at police with a knife during what's describe as "attempted suicide by cop."

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Greeley woman behind drug operation gets 20 years

03/01/2017

Investigators say she was the primary distributor.

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DA's Office awarded for human trafficking prosecution

02/17/2017

Weld prosecutors helped send a known pimp to 248 years in prison

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Man who killed Severance teen while driving drunk pleads guilty

02/15/2017

He now faces up to 36 years in DOC for the fatal Thanksgiving day crash

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ADA Robb Miller to be Featured on Investigation Discovery

02/14/2017

The episode will follow the murder of Angie Zapata and the prosecution of her killer.

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Bank-robbing Babysitter Sentenced to 6 Years DOC

02/10/2017

She demanded money at the drive-thru while two children were in the back seat.

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Greeley Woman Facing 20 Years for Distributing Drugs

01/27/2017

She pled guilty to selling methamphetamine and heroin.

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Greeley Parolee Found Guilty of Assault on Police Officers

01/13/2017

Police say he lunged at them with a knife after being Tased.

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DA Michael Rourke, Attorneys Sworn into Office

01/11/2017

Chief Judge James Hartmann administered the swearing-in ceremony.

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Pierce Bike Gang Member Sentenced to 55 Years for Murder

01/05/2017

Evidence shows he helped orchestrate the murder of a 34-year-old woman.

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Mom Caught on Video Abusing Son Sentenced to Jail

01/03/2017

The mother pleaded guilty to abusing her 2-year-old son, which later went viral in a Facebook video.

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Greeley Detective, Gang Expert Honored with Excellence Award

12/29/2016

Detective Mike Prill has worked with the gang unit since 1998.

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Charges Filed Against Greeley Teacher for Sex Assault on a Student

12/28/2016

She was working as a special education assistant in the Greeley-Evans school district.

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Man Sentenced to Life for Killing 2-Year-Old Boy

12/19/2016

Man gets life for killing girlfriend's 2-year-old son.

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DA Employees Honored for 10 Years of Service

12/15/2016

Seven DA employees received pins for their loyalty and hard work in the county.

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Fort Lupton RV Salesman Indicted

12/14/2016

Fort Lupton RV Salesman Jeffrey Mullins indicted for theft

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Greeley Pimp Sentenced to 248 Years for Human Trafficking

A Greeley pimp was sentenced for human trafficking

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Biker Gang Member Plead Guilty in 2015 Murder Case

Another gang member pleads guilty in 2015 stabbing death.

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Man Charged in DUI Crash that Killed Weld Teen, Injured Other

A man is charged with vehicular homicide after fatal DUI crash.

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