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  • Prosecutors file multiple murder charges in deputy’s death

    BRIGHTON (AP) — Colorado prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old man with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a sheriff’s deputy.

    The Adams County District Attorney’s office says Dreion Dearing faces multiple first-degree murder charges along with first-degree burglary and other charges.

    Dearing appeared at a brief court hearing Wednesday as prosecutors formally filed the charges. He is due back in court on Feb. 21.

    Deputy Heath Gumm’s funeral is set for Friday. He was 31 years old and had worked for the sheriff’s office since 2012.

    Police have said that Gumm and other deputies were called to a residential area north of downtown Denver on Jan. 24 for a reported fight and chased a man who ran behind the house. They said the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire.

  • Services for Deputy Heath Gumm

    Funeral services to honor Deputy Heath Gumm will be on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road. The following are some specific considerations to keep in mind in order to help us maintain a fluent and secure event.

    The service starts at 11 a.m. No public entry will be permitted prior to 10:15 a.m., and that may be as late as 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and will be first allotted to family, friends and members of law enforcement. We would encourage community members to watch any available live stream through local news stations. No public entry will be allowed into the venue after 10:45 a.m.

    Once you enter the venue, please wait to be seated by an usher.

  • Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility

    Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect

    This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2018:

    An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area. Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Wednesday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.

    Limited atmospheric mixing will lead to Poor visibility on Wednesday.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    A poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!

    At 2PM (MST), Tuesday, 1/30/2018 the highest AQI value was 60 for Particulate less than 10 micrometers which indicates Moderate air quality. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.

    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 2:20 PM MST

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are most likely for locations in the Denver Metro area as well as northward along the Front Range urban corridor into southern Weld County, including Greeley. In these areas unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Moderate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide will be most likely for locations within the Denver metro area near busy roadways; particularly before 9 PM on Tuesday, and again between the hours of 6-10 AM on Wednesday morning. For health recommendations, please see Fine Particulate Matter above.

    Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Wednesday.

  • Funeral Details for Deputy Heath Gumm

     

    Adams County — The funeral service for Adams County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Heath Gumm has been scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road, in Lafayette.

    Additional details regarding events surrounding the service will be released as they are available.

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  • Guv orders flags lowered in honor of fallen deputy

    Guv orders flags lowered in honor of fallen deputy

    DENVER — Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings immediately until sunset on the day of  funeral to honor Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm.

    Gumm, 32, was shot in the line of duty yesterday. He died from injuries sustained while responding to a disturbance call in Adams County. Gumm has been with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office since 2013.

    “We are deeply saddened to learn that the deputy has died from injuries sustained in the shooting,” Hickenlooper said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the family and friends of the deputy killed.”

    “The investigation is ongoing and authorities continue to work to restore calm to the area.”

    The Adams County commissioners also weighed in with the following statement: 

    “Like so many of our residents, we watched and prayed for a different outcome as our courageous Adams County Deputies responded to an assault call on Wednesday evening. We are devastated by the loss of Deputy Heath Gumm who was killed while protecting our Adams County community. …

    “While heartbroken over the loss of Deputy Gumm, we are grateful for the immediate response and support from emergency responders, medical professionals, and area law enforcement agencies in response to this tragic incident.

    “We ask that you keep the family of Deputy Gumm, our Sheriff’s Department personnel, and all law enforcement officers in your thoughts and prayers.”

    The commissioners also asked for donations to the Colorado Fallen Heroes Foundation. The foundation will provide assistance in the planning of Gumm’s memorial service. The Colorado Police Officers Foundation has also set up a donation page for the deputy’s family.

  • Public Health and Safety Advisory: Ethanol found in Marijuana

    Public Health and Safety Advisory: Ethanol found in Marijuana

    January 24, 2018 — Bronnor Corp, in coordination with The Colorado Department of Revenue (“DOR”)

    and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”), in the interest of public health and public safety, are issuing a health and safety advisory due to the preliminary indication of potentially unsafe levels of residual Ethanol on retail marijuana. Bronnor Corp has informed DOR’s Marijuana Enforcement Division that affected product sold was limited to marijuana contained in vaporizer pens. Further, Bronnor Corp will conduct subsequent tests in an effort to verify acceptable levels of Ethanol in the marijuana remaining in the licensee’s possession.

    Consumers who have these affected products in their possession should return them to the retail store from which they were purchased for proper disposal. All affected marijuana has a label affixed to the container that at a minimum indicates the license number of the retail marijuana business that manufactured the retail marijuana, as well as the production batch number assigned to the marijuana.

    Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturing Facility License 404R-00198

    Production Batch #’s:

    19946

    19942

    20088

    19948

    Mandatory residual solvent testing for the presence of Ethanol begins February 1, 2018. Therefore, screening for Ethanol by licensees is not currently required and was conducted voluntarily by Bronnor Corp. Upon notification of the detection of Ethanol exceeding acceptable limits, Bronnor Corp notified the DOR and communicated the licensee’s intention to conduct additional testing.

  • CAN YOU IDENTIFY ME?

    CAN YOU IDENTIFY ME?

    On 01-11-18 at approximately 2:44 p.m., a 15 year old Chatfield High School student was crossing West Chatfield Avenue, just south of Ken Caryl Avenue in Littleton, Colorado. The student was in a marked crosswalk and was hit by a northbound blue/grayish Toyota Prius. The Prius fled the scene and witnesses were only able to gather a limited description. The student sustained serious injuries and was transported to Littleton Hospital.

    The Colorado State Patrol is looking for anyone who may have seen the crash or the vehicle that fled the scene. The vehicle should have damage to the front and the windshield.

    Anyone who may have information on this hit and run should contact the State Patrol by calling 303-239-4501 and referencing case #1A180130.

    Stock image of a Toyota Prius (not actual vehicle or color).

    Date of Incident: 01-11-18
    Case Report Number: 1A180130

     
     

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  • Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility

    Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility

    Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect

    This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Wednesday, January 24, 2018:

    An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area . Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Thursday, January 25, 2018. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Thursday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.

    Building fine particulate levels combined with limited atmospheric mixing will result in Moderate to Poor visibility on Thursday.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    A poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!

    At 2PM (MST), Wednesday, 1/24/2018 the highest AQI value was 44 for Ozone which indicates Good air quality.

    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 2:00 PM MST

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulate matter are possible anywhere in the northern Front Range region. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Wednesday and Thursday in the northern Front Range region, including Denver, Boulder, Ft. Collins and Greeley.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide will mainly be confined to locations within the Denver metro area, primarily near busy roadways. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged exertion between 6-10 am and 5-9 pm on Wednesday and Thursday in these areas.

    Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Thursday.

  • Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility

    Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility

    Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect

    This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Tuesday, January 23, 2018:

    An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area . Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Wednesday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.

    Limited atmospheric mixing on Wednesday will result in Moderate to Poor visibility.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    A poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!

    At 2 PM (MST), Tuesday, 1/23/2018 the highest AQI value was 44 for Ozone which indicates Good air quality.

    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 2:00 PM MST

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulate matter are possible anywhere in the northern Front Range region on Wednesday. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Wednesday in the northern Front Range region, including Denver, Boulder, Ft. Collins and Greeley.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Moderate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide will mainly be confined to locations within the Denver metro area, primarily near busy roadways. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged exertion between 6-10 am and 5-9 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday in these areas.

    Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Wednesday.

  • Adams County Fire Rescue Announces Promotion Ceremony

    Adams County Fire Rescue Announces Promotion Ceremony

    ADAMS COUNTY FIRE RESCUE

    Honors Their Own

    DENVER — To honor countless hours of study and preparation and months and years of sacrifice, the Adams County Fire Rescue and the Board of Directors will be honoring four firefighters who have been recently promoted in rank at a Promotion Ceremony, Wednesday Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room inside Fire Station 12, located at 3365 W. 65th Ave. Additionally, five new firefighters and one civilian employee will be recognized for their recent hiring.

    The ceremony will follow the monthly Board of Directors meeting, scheduled at 6 p.m. The Board of Directors meeting is open to the public.

    The promoted firefighters being honored will receive their new rank insignia and their new rank badge, to be pinned by a designated loved one. After the ceremony, the honorees will renew their Firefighter’s Oath. 

      

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