Tag: Juvenile
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‘Senseless act’: Teen arrested on suspicion of 11 murder counts after killing girl in Aurora
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 14-year-old Colorado Springs boy was arrested on suspicion of 11 counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder in connection with a shooting at a pop-up party in Aurora on Sunday. The boy, whose name is being withheld due to his status as a minor,…
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Denver District Attorney charges 17-year-old as adult in fatal I-70 shooting
The Denver District Attorney’s office charged a 17-year-old boy as an adult in the high-profile shooting death of a motorist on Interstate 70 in July. Prosecutors charged Jameel James with first-degree murder in the death of in the murder of Kevin Piaskowki, 31. James also faces charges of motor vehicle theft, probation violation and possession…
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Claims of tribal heritage not enough to trigger ‘Indian child’ protections, Colorado justices say
Family members’ assertions that a child has American Indian heritage are insufficient to trigger the longstanding federal protections for tribal children in welfare proceedings, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The justices resolved an issue that has split the state’s Court of Appeals and focused attention on a key section of the Indian Child…
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Denver judge violated law in rescinding jury trial after mother was late
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Denver juvenile court judge violated a mother’s right to a jury trial in her child welfare case by dismissing jurors after she was 10 minutes late without finding out why, the Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday. Although child welfare proceedings, formally known as…
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2 killed in Parker crash
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two people died Wednesday night in Parker when their vehicle crashed into a traffic light pole, according to the Parker Police Department. The crash occurred just before 10 p.m. at Parker Road and Plaza Drive. The two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and one of…
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2 arrested in fatal Five Points shooting of 16-year-old girl
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two people are in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 16-year-old girl dead, according to the Denver Police Department. Shardae Rideaux, 19, is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder while 23-year-old Gabrielle James was arrested on suspicion of being an…
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Juvenile arrested in connection to Oak Fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A juvenile was arrested for igniting a blaze that spread over 150 acres last December, according to West Metro Fire Protection District. Officials wrote on Twitter that the minor has been ordered to complete court appointed fire education classes on top of completing community service. A…
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Juvenile arrested in fatal northeast Denver shooting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A juvenile was arrested on Friday in connection to a fatal shooting in northeast Denver. Due to the boy’s juvenile status, police will not be releasing any information regarding the suspect. He is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, according to the Denver Police…