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By Charley Able • June 3rd, 2010

Arrest warrant issued for ex-director of Jeffco Children’s Alliance who skipped out on trial’s end. A District Court jury convicted Cheryl Fugett of diverting money intended to help abused children, spending it instead on herself.

Kalani Opana called police last August and told them he shot his roommate after an argument over music erupted during a lengthy bout of drinking at the Lakewood house they shared with another man.

After surviving two previous challenges, intiative that would require police to impound vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers goes to the Colorado Court of Appeals. The man who headed the petition drive hopes to have a ruling in time to get issue before voters in November.

Harlan, also convicted in a Denver case last week, faces possible designation as a Habitual Criminal, which would net him longer sentences in both jurisdictions.

The agreement, which must be ratified by rank-and-file teachers, would grant pay increases by tenure and educational credits in first year, but not second year. There would be no CoL increase.

Colorado Christian University men’s golf team finished 10th out of a field of 80 teams in the=is week’s NCAA Division-II Regional Tournament at the Classic Club near Palm Springs, Calif.

Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District’s board president, who finished last out of six candidates is the only incumbent to lose a seat. West Metro Fire/Rescue District voters return four incumbents and elect a newcomer to board.

Decision cancels penalty hearing scheduled before Lakewood’s Liquor Licensing Authority. Owner’s husband loses bid for lower bond in probation revocation case.

FasTrack’s crews finish rollout of project’s signature bridge hours early and all lanes of traffic reopened more than a day ahead of schedule.

County approves contract for “specific” services, guaranteeing that the first Boys & Girls Club in Jeffco will open late this summer at O’Connell Middle School.

More than 100 people, most of them sporting stickers opposing the county’s rezoning plan, crowded into a standing-room only public hearing that lasted nearly six hours. Approval of the proposal will permit up to 150,000 square feet of retail and commercial space at the corner of West Alameda and Kipling.

Sketchy weather cancels Saturday’s volunteer work day at Bear Creek Park after keeping numbers down at the city’s second Earth Day festival Thursday.

Man who sold liquor to minors before fatal 2007 crash is accused of selling beer to an under-age youngster in a sting at the same Lakewood liquor store.

Richard Lee Cress, 54, of Thornton, is charged with assaulting a federal officer after trying to flee a border checkpoint in southern California. He was wounded in the attempt.

But the transit agency directors are expected to study the “FasTax” proposal annually until the time and voter sentiment are right, according to RTD.

Council also adopts more deliberate approach on issues of importance, including current debates on proposed Charter changes and RV parking. The plan will allow more time between study session and the eventual final vote.

Council leans toward seasonal split for new regulations with a 7- to 10-day maximum during the spring and summer camping season. A decision is months away, allowing ample time for public scrutiny and comment.

Proposal undergoes significant change during Monday night discussion, but what proposed Charter change, if any, goes to the ballot in November will not be determined until July.