The 18th Judicial District: Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.

Our mission is to seek justice for all cases in the 18th Judicial District, serving Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Roxborough State Park, Douglas County, Colorado

The 18th Judicial District: Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.

Our mission is to seek justice for all cases in the 18th Judicial District, serving Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

17 Mile House Farm Park, Arapahoe County, Colorado

The 18th Judicial District: Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.

Our mission is to seek justice for all cases in the 18th Judicial District, serving Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Douglas County, Colorado

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Husband sentenced to life in prison for killing wife 1 day before divorce was set to be finalized

April 22, 2024| News Release

On April 22, 2024, District Court Judge Jacob Edson sentenced David Samuel Lechner, 46, to life in prison with no possibility of parole for... Read More → Husband sentenced to life in prison for killing wife 1 day before divorce was set to be finalized

Jury convicts Aurora man who threatened Burger King employee with a gun, among other felony charges

April 18, 2024| News Release

A jury in Arapahoe County has found Eugene Robertson, 40, guilty on 8 counts of Attempted Murder (Extreme Indifference), 4 counts of Felony... Read More → Jury convicts Aurora man who threatened Burger King employee with a gun, among other felony charges

Jury convicts truck driver who shot and killed woman over rock throwing

April 15, 2024| News Release

Following a 4-day jury trial in Arapahoe County, John David Thoren III, 44, was convicted of second-degree murder on Friday, April 12. In... Read More → Jury convicts truck driver who shot and killed woman over rock throwing

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Spring 2024 Citizen's Academy

May 4, 2024    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Highlands Ranch Substation
This FREE course gives citizens a behind-the-scenes look into our justice system.  Attendees will learn about the inner workings of how we investigate crimes, combat [...]
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2024 Senior Law & Safety Summit

July 13, 2024    
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