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The Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program was created (25+ years ago) to provide an alternative to court for select juvenile offenders between the ages of 10 & 18. Referrals are received through the District Attorney's Office. Our goal is to prevent further contact with the police and justice system by providing a variety of services to meet individual and family needs. In an atmosphere of professionalism and excellence, we provide counseling and support to juvenile offenders and their families. We create opportunities for change with an emphasis on accountability and personal growth. The People of the State of Colorado vs. Marcus Hightower Case number: 18007CR03472 FOR RELEASE: February 24, 2010 Interim Communications Coordinator 720.874.8556-Direct Centennial, CO. (February 18, 2010)-The Arapahoe County trial of Marcus Hightower has been continued for a third time by the defendant. All continuances have been objected by the district attorney. The original trial date was set for July 6, 2009. A new trial date has not been set. In December 2007, Hightower was arrested for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend. Hightowers charges include: Felony Murder in the 1st Degree, 1st Degree Burglary, Robbery, and Possession of a weapon by a previous offender, Use of a deadly weapon in a violent crime and Cause of Death in a Violent Crime. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ### The People of the State of Case number: 18008CR02105 For Release: February 23, 2010 Contact: Casimir Spencer Interim Communications Coordinator Direct: 720.874.8556 Email: cspencer@da18.state.co.us Centennial, Hernandez was arrested in September 2008 when he crashed a Suburban into a Baskin and Robbins off of Hernandez did not have a valid drivers license. Hernandez has been convicted of: leaving the scene of an accident, child abuse, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, driving under restraint and assault in the third degree. The prosecuting attorneys were: Rich Orman and Karen Pearson. Sentencing is set for April 5, 2010.
### The People of the State of Case number: 08M 2205 FOR RELEASE: February 23, 2010 Contact: Casimir Spencer Interim Communications Coordinator 720.874.8556-Direct Castle Rock, Colo. (February 18, 2010) Massage therapist Matthew S. Cox, 53, was convicted on two counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact, after a three-day jury trial and 6-hour deliberation. Both victims were former clients, one of whom was lured by a Craigslist posting where Cox posed as a female masseuse offering a free gift certificate to his practice. Cox posted several ads on Craigslist posing as a female masseuse offering free sessions. He scheduled these sessions after hours, locking the doors and instructed "clients" to strip down. His massages specializing in female issues turned into Cox touching and fondling the victims private areas. While he is no longer practicing in Castle Rock; he is now operating in Centennial under the name "East-West Acupressure". He also services "Europa Salon" in Centennial. Sentencing is set for April 19, 2010.
### The People of the State of Case number: 18005CR02314 For Release: February 19, 2010 Contact: Casimir Spencer Interim Communications Coordinator Direct: 720.874.8556 Email: cspencer@da18.state.co.us Centennial, CO. - Convicted sexual predator, Michael Keith Lollis, 43, was sentenced to 120 years Thursday, by an Arapahoe County District Court Judge. In his plea agreement he pled guilty to all six of the sexual assaults that occurred in Lollis was identified as a suspect in January 2008 when his DNA was linked to ten sexual assaults -- four in Lollis approached his victims swiftly with surprise and violence. He often threatened to kill his victims at knife point. He used several different methods to conceal his face and wore dark clothing and frequently donned a ski mask. All of the assaults occurred after dark, and the suspect stole personal property from the victims. Lollis 120 year sentence will run concurrent with the sentence he was given in ###
Grady Michael Holder For Release: February 19, 2010 Contact: Casimir Spencer Interim Communications Coordinator Direct: 720.874.8556 Email: cspencer@da18.state.co.us Centennial, CO. - Grady Michael Holder, 53, has been arrested for the attempted murder of a Dr. Holder has posted a $200,000 bond. Formal charges have not been filed as the case is still under investigation. Pending charges include: Attempted 1st Degree Murder, 2nd Degree Assault and Menacing. ###
For Release: February 19, 2010 Contact: Casimir Spencer Interim Communications Coordinator Direct: 720.874.8556 Email: cspencer@da18.state.co.us Centennial, CO. -In response to the allegations that therapist Kris Newland is being blacklisted by the District Attorney, the 18th Judicial District Attorneys Office waived service and disputes the allegations in the lawsuit. To our knowledge, Ms. Newland has not been blacklisted by anyone. Regardless, our first concern is victims, not therapists or criminal defense attorneys. ### Denver Post Clarification (Correction) regarding the CannaMart CaseCLARIFICATION: A story on Page 1B on Dec. 19 about the city of Centennial's efforts to shutter the CannaMart medical marijuana dispensary incorrectly described the origin of an e-mail written by Arapahoe County District Attorney Carol Chambers. The message, which was sent to 18th Judicial District Chief Probation Officer Robin Leaf, advised that her office was "taking the position that people who use medical marijuana while on probation are in violation of federal law and must be revoked." The e-mail was then forwarded to William Blair Sylvester, chief judge in the 18th Judicial District, who forwarded it to other judges. Arapahoe County District Judge Christopher C. Cross referenced the e-mail during the course of the CannaMart hearing, advising people who were about to testify that they were users of medical marijuana that they were potentially incriminating themselves and that they could be ticketed by sheriff's deputies and be prosecuted. On the second day of the hearing, Judge Cross clarified his statement about the e-mail, saying that the message had nothing to do with the CannaMart case and related only to the DA's position that using medical marijuana constituted a probation violation. Carol Chambers response to Denver Post Editorial: The Buck doesnt stop at DA Chambers Did you think I entered into that plea deal personally? I did take responsibility by saying that a deputy DA in my office entered into a plea deal in the Slade case that he should not have. I think everyone knows that I am the boss and that I am ultimately accountable to the taxpayers for whatever my deputies do. Didn't the article about this incident in the Denver Post state that I had taken responsibility? For the record, I have personally apologized to Sheriff Weaver, I have personally apologized to other members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and I will personally apologize to the members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office who were injured in the incident with Mr. Slade. It should never have occurred. Could that be because I support and seek the death penalty and am otherwise known for being tough on crime? Could it be because I am outspoken about problems in the judicial branch and some of those people are your good friends? Or perhaps it is just because I am a conservative woman. Do you think at this point the public gets that the liberal press has an agenda against all conservative women? For example, we don't care if Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand. We think you are all incredibly petty for making such a big deal out of that. For example, did you know that after I was censored, the transcript of that hearing appears to have been altered? One of the members of the hearing panel clearly and unequivocally told the attorney for the other side that what Jonathan Steiner had done looked like a crime to him too. Judge Lucero agreed. They then asked what the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel was going to do to Jonathan Steiner. That entire discussion, which was witnessed by so many members of the press, is not in the transcript. It was also not reported at the time. If it looked like a crime to the hearing board, as it had to me, why wasn't I acquitted?? Dealing with crime is my constitutional mandate. What happened to Jonathan Steiner? Where are/were you on this stuff? For other examples, I suggest KnowYourCourts.com. People need information on the judicial branch to knowingly exercise their right as voters to retain or not retain judges and you are not giving it to them. For Release: February 8, 2010 Contact: Casimir Spencer Interim Communications Coordinator Direct: 720.874.8556 Email: cspencer@da18.state.co.us Centennial, Colorado- Mr. Slade was given a plea offer, before his trial in 2002, of 12 years in the Department of Corrections IF he cooperated with law enforcement concerning extensive knowledge he allegedly had about the drug trafficking trade in this area. He had also allegedly participated in several sting operations with law enforcement. According to the Court of Appeals decision, Mr. Slade stated that he had "laid his life on the line" for the benefit of police and prosecuting authorities and, on the first day of trial, he wanted the 12 year plea offer that had been made by the prosecution based upon his cooperation. His attorney had allegedly told him he could take the 12 year offer on the first day of trial, however, the prosecutor on the case at that time refused to let him have that offer and the case went to trial. The defendant was convicted and received a 64 year sentence. The case was overturned by the Court of Appeals and remanded back to the trial court. The Elbert County deputy district attorney at that time made notes in the file that he agreed with the Court of Appeals decision and extended an offer to Mr. Slade of 4 years in the Department of Corrections with credit for time served and 8 years DOC suspended on the condition that he successfully complete the STEP 13 program and have no new offenses. That offer was accepted and entered on January 23, 2006. The deputy DA's who worked on this case are no longer with the office so we can only provide what is in the Court of Appeals opinion and the file notes. If you would like a copy of the unpublished opinion by the Court of Appeals, we can supply one to you. Please email us your fax number. ###
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Case number: 18008CR02105 For Release: February 5, 2010 Contact: Casimir Spencer Interim Communications Coordinator Direct: 720.874.8556 Email: cspencer@da18.state.co.us Centennial, Hernandez is charged with: leaving the scene of an accident, child abuse, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, driving under restraint and assault in the third degree.
For Release January 20, 2010
Case number: D0182008CR000033 People vs. Warren EmeryWorthington Castle Rock, Murder in the First Degree.
Charges were filed against Blair, 61, of Castle Pines North. Blair was the owner of Screamin Eagle Real Estate and acted as the commercial leasing agent for the property Blairs body was found on January 6, 2008, in a dirt lot off of I-25 and Douglas County Coroner confirmed Blair died of a combination of stab wounds and auto-pedestrian injuries. The trial lasted two weeks and the Jury deliberated for approximately a day and a half before returning verdicts of guilty on all counts. 18th Judicial District Attorneys Kristine Rolfes and Bryan Garrett tried the case. Blairs widow and two sons were present as the verdicts were read. Charges against and Robbery of an At-Risk Adult. The murder conviction carries a mandatory life sentence with out possibility of parole. Sentencing is set for Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. 01/15/2010 Our offfice is pleased with the information shared at our Medical Marijuana Summit.
 10/28/09 The District Attorney's Office has moved. Attached is a news release from Arapahoe County and a picture gallary of our beautiful ribbon cutting. We hope you enjoy the pictures.
For release: October 26, 2009 Arapahoe County Commissioners, Ceremony marks the next step in an innovative, cost-saving project to address the space needs of the CENTENNIAL, CO #- As part of the next step in an innovative $13.8 million project to address the space needs of the courts, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners and 18th Judicial Commissioners Susan Beckman, Rod Bockenfeld, Pat Noonan and Frank Weddig, along with Thursday's ceremony marks the completion of another phase in a $13.8 million courts and judicial project that eventually will provide 10 additional courtrooms, one expanded courtroom, a new jury room, and improved court efficiency by consolidating most court functions within the Instead of moving forward, Last February,
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