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Arapahoe County

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Reader: Here's whose name should replace Pat Sullivan's on detention facility

    Last week, we noted that former Arapahoe County sheriff Pat Sullivan's moniker had been removed from the detention facility named in his honor -- a move made in the wake of his guilty plea in a case involving meth-for-sex trades. What to call the joint now? One reader has a suggestion.

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Photo: Pat Sullivan, convicted sheriff, has name stripped from detention center

    Last week, ex-Arapahoe County Sheriff Pat Sullivan pleaded guilty in a case involving the trade of meth for sex. And while he only received thirty days in stir for the offense, he has just suffered a greater indignity. As seen in this photo tweeted by 9News' Jeremy Jojola, his moniker has been strip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Reader: Pat Sullivan's thirty-day sentence not exactly harsh

    Commenting knows no boundaries. As evidence, check out today's featured post, which deals with the sentencing of ex-Arapahoe County sheriff Pat Sullivan to thirty days in regard to trading meth for sex yet was affixed to our item about the CU Boulder police crackdown/Wyclef Jean concert planned for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Pat Sullivan, ex-Arapahoe sheriff: Guilty pleas for prostitution, possession

    Update: As we noted a short time ago, former Arapahoe County sheriff Pat Sullivan has pleaded guilty to drug possession and soliciting a prostitute -- a felony and a misdemeanor, respectively. Three other charges were dropped. Now, we've got sentencing details from the Colorado Attorney General, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Pat Sullivan: Jail named for accused meth-for-sex sheriff to keep name for now

    After ex-Arapahoe County Sheriff Pat Sullivan's November arrest for allegedly trading meth for sex, he was jailed in a detention facility bearing his name. No wonder county commissioners soon began considering a policy forbidding the naming of public buildings after individuals, living or dead. But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    What the Frack?!: Grassroots group pushes for fracking moratorium in Arapahoe County

    The first time Sonia Skakich-Scrima learned about fracking, she was reading the Denver Business Journal almost a year ago to date. What she read alarmed her, but what she Googled afterward tripled that. "I tried to understand why we didn't care about the environment or the aftermath," she says. "I ... More >>

  • News

    December 1, 2011

    Reader: "The easiest way to get rid of an irritating ex? Move to Arapahoe County."

    The first time Sonia Skakich-Scrima learned about fracking, she was reading the Denver Business Journal almost a year ago to date. What she read alarmed her, but what she Googled afterward tripled that. "I tried to understand why we didn't care about the environment or the aftermath," she says. "I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Pat Sullivan: Tales of meth for masturbation, gay porn in bust of ex-Arapahoe sheriff (VIDEO)

    Sullivan's mug.​Disconnects are common in the Pat Sullivan story -- first due to the contrast between his former image as a nationally recognized Arapahoe County sheriff and allegations that he traded meth for sex, and now as a result of his first court appearance, in which the little old man ... More >>

  • News

    November 24, 2011

    The Big Bitch

    The secret behind long sentences handed out to repeat offenders in the 18th Judicial District

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    10 things to do for $10 this weekend, October 7-9, 2011

    For the Halloween-phobic, we've still got plenty to do this weekend, including a craft event, race watching and dancing. It's First Friday to boot, so you should have plenty to keep you busy, all for less than $10 per event. For a complete guide to this weekend, go to westword.com/calendar.

  • Calendar

    October 6, 2011

    Blow ’Em Up Real Good

    For the Halloween-phobic, we've still got plenty to do this weekend, including a craft event, race watching and dancing. It's First Friday to boot, so you should have plenty to keep you busy, all for less than $10 per event. For a complete guide to this weekend, go to westword.com/calendar.

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    Paintball vandals in Aurora return to scene of the crime, are promptly busted

    Not a paintball vandal.​There are several paintball facilities in the Denver area -- more than enough to get your trigger-pulling fix. But after a multiple-night shooting spree by four teens to settle a "beef," maybe it's time to build another.

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2011

    Mutton busting: Child abuse or childhood fun? The New York Times gets in on the debate

    Flickr​Is it child abuse to encourage a five-year-old to bear-hug a 150-pound sheep and instruct said five-year-old to hold on tight as the sheep busts a move? Or is it just character-building, rough-and-tumble fun? The New York Times has now waded into the controversy surrounding mutton bust ... More >>

  • News

    June 2, 2011

    Summer 2011: All's fair in Colorado this summer

    Flickr​Is it child abuse to encourage a five-year-old to bear-hug a 150-pound sheep and instruct said five-year-old to hold on tight as the sheep busts a move? Or is it just character-building, rough-and-tumble fun? The New York Times has now waded into the controversy surrounding mutton bust ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    Michelle Schramm: Evidence against alleged prostitution boss includes bulk condom orders

    ​The website for Green Garden Spa in Edgewater promises "Total Satisfaction" -- and the U.S. Attorney's Office believes that pledge extended to happy endings. Michelle Schramm, 55, surrendered to authorities following a grand jury indictment accusing her of using Green Garden and two other spa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Weekend Dance Card: Basic Rhythm, Glo Mega Massive, United Dub Edition, Winterfresh

    ​ Friday night is Basic Rhythm at Sugar House. Just Ben from Whomp Truck headlines the event with other locals, including DJ Matty vs. Just Al, Joshua Red, DJJD, Shapeshifter and Shaggy. Sugar House played host to a few different dance music events recently; this one will be more bass-heavy. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    Man shoots wife, turns himself in to police (42)

    Near the scene of the shooting.​A 47-year-old man shot his wife during an argument in Aurora on Monday. He turned himself into police and is now in custody. The couple had no relatives in the area, and the Arapahoe County Sheriff's office is working with out-of-state police to locate next of ... More >>

  • News

    April 22, 2010

    Alan Sudduth learned young that you never snitch -- but now, only the truth can set him free

    Near the scene of the shooting.​A 47-year-old man shot his wife during an argument in Aurora on Monday. He turned himself into police and is now in custody. The couple had no relatives in the area, and the Arapahoe County Sheriff's office is working with out-of-state police to locate next of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Marijuana at the end of the St. Paddy's Day rainbow: Arapahoe County to return two pounds of pot seized from caregiver last year

    For this case, Rob Corry seemed to tap the luck of the Irish.​Today should turn out to be a very good St. Paddy's Day for Colin Olmstead, since he'll be getting a whole lot of green from the Arapahoe County DA's office -- and by green, we mean two pounds of pot. Olmstead had the marijuana con ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    Lawsuit over medical marijuana dispensary closure in Centennial hits court Friday

    Photo by Robert Fisher​Denver's attempts to get a handle on the medical marijuana issue, typified by yesterday's eventful safety committee hearing, show the importance of municipalities establishing clear rules of the road for such operations. A repeat of this lesson may well be in the offing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2009

    Operation Dead-Beat Parent sweeps up almost half of top child-support avoiders

    "If I win, I hope to hell he pays child support."​One reason so many parents skip out on child support after a divorce: Given how overburdened the system is, there's seldom anyone in authority to make them keep the money train rolling. In an attempt to change that equation, the Arapahoe Count ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Courthouse parking lot stabbing half-Jerry Springer, half-Quentin Tarantino

    "Don't we search you people for weapons before we let you in here?"​UPDATED, October 29, 1:45 p.m.: The participants in this bloody no-love triangle have been named, and we've got a photo of the stabber, below the original item: Not all mash-ups work: Even Glee-master Will Schuester couldn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2009

    Another video masturbator wanted for oversharing in a big way

    A sketch of an indecent-exposure suspect. Three similar incidents in a short period of time are said to constitute a trend -- but two is close enough, particularly when it comes to high-tech indecent exposure. To whit: On June 3, according to the Parker Police Department, a man used a laptop or por ... More >>

  • News

    December 18, 2008

    CU in Court

    Back on the case of the CU sex-recruiting scandal

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    A grand tax lien for Grand Lux Cafe

      The Grand Lux Cafe at 8401 Park Meadows Drive is big -- big concept, big menu, big space. And now, according to a court filing, it has a big bill due at the state: Colorado has hit the restaurant in Arapahoe County with a $16,014 tax lien for failure to pay unemployment. But otherwise, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2007

    Dog Tired

      The Grand Lux Cafe at 8401 Park Meadows Drive is big -- big concept, big menu, big space. And now, according to a court filing, it has a big bill due at the state: Colorado has hit the restaurant in Arapahoe County with a $16,014 tax lien for failure to pay unemployment. But otherwise, ... More >>

  • News

    May 26, 2005

    A Bulky Blue Line

    Some police find the lure of strength-enhancing drugs impossible to ignore.

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2004

    Calling All Collectors

    Arapahoe libraries showcase specialties

  • People & Places

    March 25, 2004

    Best Political Message

    From Tracy Baker to Leesa Sale

  • News

    January 29, 2004

    Hot and Bothered

    Time to send Tracy Baker to the showers.

  • News

    December 25, 2003

    Year in Review: Hall of Shame

    Welcome the inductees -- both individual and institutional -- to the Class of 2003.

  • News

    November 13, 2003

    Pop Quiz

    November 13, 2003

  • News

    November 13, 2003

    Scratching the Bitch

    Joseph Paiva was born defective, but prosecutors stamped him a habitual criminal.

  • News

    August 14, 2003

    Off Limits

    A tale of two Arnolds

  • News

    May 29, 2003

    The Waiting Game

    Justice will be served in the 18th Judicial District -- eventually.

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Used Books All the Time

    Koelbel Public Library

  • People & Places

    March 27, 2003

    Best New Job for Tracy Baker

    Script Writer The Osbournes

  • News

    January 23, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of January 23, 2003

  • News

    January 16, 2003

    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

    Will Terry Baker survive? Fill in the blanks.

  • News

    July 11, 2002

    Divorced From Reality

    A Colorado Supreme Court commission says this state's justice system could do more to help families -- starting with the parents.

  • News

    April 11, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of April 11, 2002

  • News

    July 13, 2000

    The Lost Command

    Sheriff Stone's report says his officers did everything right at Columbine. The evidence tells a different story.

  • News

    March 16, 2000

    Sight Unseen

    Carole Abbott was an expert witness in child sex-abuse cases. What she witnessed at home was a different matter.

  • News

    February 3, 2000

    Unlawful Intentions

    High crimes and pissed demeanors in Arapahoe County.

  • News

    December 31, 1998

    Strange but True

    High crimes and pissed demeanors in Arapahoe County.

  • News

    December 17, 1998

    The Village People

    Arapahoe County's most aggressive town wants to swallow up the area's prime commercial real estate. Can anything stop Greenwood Village?

  • News

    December 3, 1998

    Jailbait

    Denver's entire law-enforcement community seems to think we need a bigger house. But a few holdouts say that first we need wiser law enforcement

  • News

    March 26, 1998

    Off Limits

    Denver's entire law-enforcement community seems to think we need a bigger house. But a few holdouts say that first we need wiser law enforcement

  • News

    January 1, 1998

    Strange but True

    Denver's entire law-enforcement community seems to think we need a bigger house. But a few holdouts say that first we need wiser law enforcement

  • News

    February 14, 1996

    DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL

    Denver's entire law-enforcement community seems to think we need a bigger house. But a few holdouts say that first we need wiser law enforcement

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