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The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will host a special event in honor of missing children in Colorado as part of National Missing Children’s Day beginning at noon on the west steps of the Capitol (200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203) on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

CBI Director Mike Rankin will present an award to a 5^th grade student Duyen Vu (First: You-in Last: Voo), from Rolling Hill Elementary in Aurora who won a statewide poster contest in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day. The second and third place winners will also be recognized at the ceremony. A proclamation signed by Governor John W. Hickenlooper will be presented at the event as well.

Tens of thousands of children are reported missing in the United States each year. Law enforcement, citizens, and even children have been instrumental in keeping children safe and returning them home to their families, communities and schools.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® encourages families to “Be There For Kids” to share age-appropriate information about personal and online safety issues. One of the many examples on the site focuses on how and not who. Instead of saying, “Don’t talk to strangers,” discuss methods would-be abductors may use, such as offering treats or money, asking for help, or showing a puppy or kitten.

Colorado law enforcement received more than 10,000 reports of missing children in 2015. The reports were primarily for runaways, and were resolved within a few days or weeks. However, as of January 1, 2016, there were 220 cases of long-term missing (those missing a year or more) juvenile cases still active in Colorado.

A balloon release in honor of missing children will conclude the event on May 25, 2016.

Thursday, May 19, 2016; 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 
Aurora Town Hall with Reps. Fields, Ryden and Melton

WHAT:           Please join Reps. Rhonda Fields, Su Ryden and Jovan Melton for a town hall meeting to review the 2016 legislative session. Lea Steel with Great Education Colorado will also be there to discuss an upcoming ballot initiative to create more funding for schools and transportation without raising taxes. 

WHO:             Rep. Rhonda Fields, D- Aurora
        Rep. Su Ryden, D-Aurora
        Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora
Lea Steel, Great Education Colorado

WHERE:          Community College of Aurora
16000 E Centretech Pkwy
Aurora, CO 80011

WHEN:              Thursday, May 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a man responsible for victimizing a 92-year-old Centennial woman.

The woman discovered she was a victim of mail theft after the fraud had already happened. Fraudulent checks were passed using her account information, as well as personal information of the victim of a vehicle theft that occurred in Denver on March 12. Fraudulent checks were passed in the victim’s name at various businesses in the metro area. The victim is now dealing with nearly $3,000 in losses related to the fraud.

The suspect was caught on video at two King Soopers locations, 4850 E. 62^nd Ave., in Commerce City, and 28100 Quebec St., in Denver. Attached are pictures from the video, which include a picture of a silver Nissan the suspect was driving at the time.

The suspect is an older, white male. In both pictures, he is wearing a yellow or gold CU ball cap. In one picture he is also wearing a Denver Broncos jacket. He appears to have a gray goatee.

The Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with information about this crime or the identity of the suspect pictured to please contact Crime Stoppers.

CALL METRO DENVER CRIME STOPPERS

720-913-STOP (7867)

Text to: 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS & enter your message.

Crime Stoppers collects information on unsolved crimes or individuals wanted by the police.

Callers can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.

 Thousands of residents will have the opportunity to discuss parks, policies, events, and activities with the Adams County Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 16, 6-7 p.m., during a telephone town hall meeting.

Nearly 10,000 county residents will be called directly to encourage their participation. All residents can dial the toll free number, 1.877.353.4701, if they would like to join the call. Participants can engage commissioners with questions, or just listen to the conversation while taking part in poll questions.

“A lot has happened in the county since our last telephone town hall meeting and we look forward to engaging our residents on the issues that matter to them,” said Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio. “We know it’s not always convenient for busy families to attend our traditional town hall meetings, so this is a great alternative that allows people to sit in their homes and still contribute to the conversation.”

LITTLETON – Finding a job can be difficult and finding a rewarding career can feel like an impossibility, especially for young adults. Luckily, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is here to help young job seekers.

LAKEWOOD — A warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for the suspect believed to be involved in the alleged homicide of a Leadville man occurring on May 2, 2016.

Matthew James Haley (DOB: 10/17/1986) is wanted in connection with the stabbing death of Jordan Gausman, an employee at the Silver Dollar Saloon (315 Harrison Ave.) in Leadville, occurring at 11:30 p.m. on Monday night.

Haley is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about Haley’s whereabouts is asked to call police.

It’s believed an argument between Haley and Gausman turned physical at the bar. Gausman later died from his injuries.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Leadville Police Department, Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the 5^th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident.

Plenary Roads Denver waives tolls to thank commuters and communities along corridor as US 36 project completion draws near – Go Buffs!

BOULDER — Plenary Roads Denver (PRD) today announced that tolls on US 36 Express Lanes will be waived for University of Colorado’s graduation on Saturday, May 7. This one-time free toll day will be effective from 6-9:30 a.m. in westbound lanes from Federal Boulevard through Foothills Parkway toll points and from 3-6:30 p.m. in eastbound lanes from Foothills Parkway through Federal Boulevard toll points.

“As we near completion of this multi-modal project, we want to recognize the commuters and community members along the US 36 corridor who have been patient with us during construction. We’d also like to congratulate CU graduates and their family and friends who will be traveling to and from Boulder on graduation day by offering complimentary use of the US 36 Express Lanes,” said Terry Ostrom, PRD Senior Vice President. “We’ve seen many benefits of this project, with commuters now having access to biking, carpooling, transit, Express Lane travel options and reliable travel times, that we are excited to celebrate with our communities in this way.”

The US 36 Express Lanes Project is a multi-modal, public-private partnership led by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE), and PRD. The project includes two free general purpose lanes in each direction, one tolled Express Lane in each direction, and a bikeway along the US 36 corridor  – offering users the choice to ride the bus, carpool, bike, use the two free reconstructed general purpose lanes or pay a toll in the Express Lanes.

HPTE Director and former CU student David Spector said, “I think waived tolls are a great graduation gift to CU graduates and their families. PRD is a new partner with HPTE and the community, and we thank them for doing it. Go Buffs!”