Van Thien Pham, who already was on probation for selling liquor to a teen involved in a fatal car accident when he was snared in a police sting at a Lakewood liquor store, faces 42 months behind bars.
Wife of LPD office indicted for theft, fraud in alleged cancer scam
Jeffco Grand Jury indicts Highlands Ranch woman for allegedly accepting charitable donations from friends, neighbors and others while claiming to be under treatment for disease.
Annual DA’s Safety Fair helps folks safeguard their homes, health
Everything from crime prevention to health concerns were addressed at Saturday’s Safety Fair. An expected 1,000 people picked up information on avoiding Internet crime and identity theft, as well as other family issues.
Foothills Animal Shelter opens in grand style at Jeffco Fairgrounds
New, more animal- and community-friendly animal shelter celebrates move with a party for its friends, patrons and critters. The shelter doubled its number of intakes in its first weeks at the new site.
Police say kindergarten girl had no idea gun was in backpack
Girl’s father faces charges after his loaded, small-caliber handgun was found by a teacher in his daughter’s backpack in a classroom at Mulholm Elementary School Wednesday afternoon.
City Council sends impound initiative to November ballot
Voters will determine whether Lakewood police should be required to seize vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers. Opponents of the initiative say it will handcuff police and increase the cost of public safety operations.
Kids flock to West Metro’s 17th annual Family Fire Muster
West Metro’s annual free family event draws thousands to fun, games, give-aways and the public safety messages that could save lives in the event of an emergency.
