ASPEN, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers and personnel with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services tracked and killed an aggressive bear believed to have been responsible for attacking a female hiker near Aspen Monday morning.

At approximately 8:30 this morning, witnesses reported seeing a bear in the proximity of the Hunter Creek trailhead that closely matched the description of the one involved in the attack.

After following the bear’s trail during the morning, officers killed it on Highway 82 near the intersection of McSkimming Road just before 1 p.m. this afternoon.

CPW officers will transport the carcass to the agency’s Wildlife Health Laboratory for a full necropsy, then to a laboratory in Wyoming for DNA testing.

By policy and to protect human health and safety, CPW officers are required to euthanize any wild animal that has injured a human, regardless of the circumstances. Relocation is not an option due to the agency’s dangerous bear policy and concerns the bear would resume its aggressive behavior in its new territory.

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Members of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office report the arrest of Chad Disher, 30, of Hilltop Drive, Adams County.

On May 9th, 2019 at approximately 10:40 a.m., Deputies responded to a report of a female being forced into a vehicle in the area of East 120th Avenue and Brighton Road. Deputies located the vehicle involved, a beige Toyota SUV that was later determined to be a stolen vehicle, and observed a female seated on the shoulder of the roadway. The Deputy exited his patrol vehicle and approached the vehicle and the vehicle attempted to strike the Deputy. The Deputy returned to his patrol unit to pursue the Toyota SUV. The Toyota SUV then subsequently “rammed” the patrol unit and fled. Deputies pursued the vehicle to the area of East 120th Avenue and Jasmine Street. The pursuit was terminated at this time due to snowy conditions and high speeds. However, Thornton Police observed the vehicle strike a utility pole in the area of 120th Avenue and Northhaven Circle. The suspect, Chad Disher, was observed running from the vehicle. The suspect ran through a residential area and church playground but was intercepted by Deputies and taken into custody. Adams County Sheriff’s Office Detectives responded to the scene and subsequently charged Disher with the following: Chad Disher, 30, Hilltop Drive, Adams County, CO.

1. Aggravated Assault 1st degree (felony)

2. Aggravated Assault 2nd degree (felony)

3. Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (felony)

4. Criminal Mischief (felony) 5. Vehicular Eluding (felony)

6. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor)

The female involved in the incident was secured and interviewed by Detectives. The Deputy operating the patrol unit that was struck was evaluated at the scene by EMS and no injuries are reported at this time. The investigation is ongoing and further charges may be forthcoming. The defendant is being treated for injuries sustained in the accident and will be held at the Adams County Detention Facility pending court proceedings.

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Denver, CO– Today, on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) would like to highlight the importance of wildfire prevention and preparedness. “We want to remind residents of the dangers posed by wildfires and the simple steps that should be followed to prepare for and prevent wildfires,” said DFPC Director Mike Morgan

Despite getting some much-needed snow this winter, we’re not out of the woods yet. Community members can promote wildfire safety by working together on community projects thus reducing the risks of their homes and property becoming fuel for a wildfire.

 “Reducing losses from wildfires is a shared responsibility among emergency managers, response agencies and local community members,” said Director Morgan. “Through educational, individual and group activities, residents can learn more about the importance of wildfire preparedness and the power of prevention”.

To learn how you can be a part of the solution, visit our website: https://bit.ly/2vCEg3F