Report: More Than 16,000 Incarcerated Coloradans Have Gotten COVID-19, With 32 Dead
Outbreaks in Colorado’s prisons, jails, and the immigration detention center have accounted for more cases of coronavirus than anywhere but long-term care facilities.
Robert Gieswein, Of Woodland Park, Indicted By DC Grand Jury On 6 Counts For Role In US Capitol Riot
The charges against Robert Gieswein include assaulting U.S. Capitol police officers, interrupting a government proceeding and damaging government property.
Woodland Park Man Charged In US Capitol Riot Wanted To Become A Police Officer
Robert Gieswein faces criminal charges for assaulting and intimidating U.S. Capitol Police officers and encouraging people to break into the Capitol.
Robert Gieswein Of Woodland Park And Patrick Montgomery Of Littleton Charged In US Capitol Breach
Montgomery was represented in court on Tuesday by a federal public defender, as was Gieswein.
Former US Olympic Swimmer Arrested In Colorado Springs For Role In Capitol Riot
A video that appears to show former swimmer Klete Keller inside the Capitol rotunda during the riot helped lead to his arrest.
Officials ‘Prepare For The Worst And Hope For The Best’ In Colorado Leading Up To Inauguration
The state’s top federal prosecutor and the local head of the FBI say they are monitoring movements and plans by Coloradans who may want to cause bodily harm and property destruction.
Courts Can’t Compel Polis To Let People Out Of Prison, Judge Rules
The ACLU of Colorado filed the suit, hoping the court would order Gov. Polis to exercise his executive authority and reduce the coronavirus risk in Colorado’s prisons. But a judge rejected that argument.
As Gov. Polis And Prisoner Advocates Tangle In Court, An Inmate Describes Dire Conditions Inside
Advocates want Polis to let more people out, and speed up vaccinations for those who remain, to slow the spread of COVID-19 through Colorado’s prisons.
‘Of Course, It Feels Unsafe’: Colorado Prisons Face Staffing Crisis As Hundreds Of Guards, Inmates Sickened
Parole officers, correctional officers and advocates and families of inmates say conditions inside the state’s prison facilities are extremely grim.
Lying Officers First To Lose Police Certifications Under New Colorado Law
A 2019 law ensures that officers who lie in court or during an investigation can not just move to a job at another police department.
ACLU Trying To Force Polis’ Hand On Dealing With COVID-19 In Prisons
The organization wants a judge to order Polis to reduce prison populations, possibly by letting some non-violent offenders out early.
Final State Report Concludes More Than 200 Colorado Children Were Abused By Priests, Catholic Church Vows Reform
The report, which includes priests not identified in past investigations, aims to provide a complete and accurate reckoning of clergy sexual abuse in the state since 1950.
As Pandemic Worsens, Mask Rules In Jails Vary From County To County
CPR News has found that jails across Colorado have varying policies on both supplying masks and requiring inmates to wear them throughout their jail stays.
ACLU, DOC Sign Agreement For How To Treat Prisoners During The Pandemic
The state will have to supply every prisoner with two free masks and two bars of soap a week. It also requires the Department of Corrections to identify vulnerable inmates and provide them with safe housing.
Denver Man Faces Federal Charges For Allegedly Pointing Laser At Police Chopper During Protest
The charges stem from a post-election protest on November 4th. 23-year-old Logan Scott Debyle was also cited by Denver Police that evening for alleged firework possession and disobeying a lawful order.
Denver DA’s Husband Charged With Felony Arson For Fires Set On His Property During Grand County Fire Ban
Christopher Linsmayer allegedly started several small fires on his property in Kremmling between Oct. 25 and 27, when the East Troublesome Fire was burning nearby.
