June 6, 2005

Contact: Lynn Kimbrough, 720-913-9025 

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RAUL GARCIA-GOMEZ CASE

Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey has issued a statement updating the Raul Garcia-Gomez case.  Garcia-Gomez was taken into custody in Mexico on June 4, 2005 and remains in custody in Mexico City.

He is being held on charges that were filed by DA Morrissey in Denver District Court on May 16, 2005.  The filing of these charges enabled Denver law enforcement officials and others to have the authority to pursue Garcia-Gomez in Mexico.  The case, including the charges, remains sealed.

District Attorney Morrissey has been in contact with numerous officials including representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice in preparation for pursuing extradition.   He has been advised by the Department of Justice that a grand jury indictment MAY BE a preferred method to use in attempting to extradite this particular suspect from Mexico. The Denver DA's Office is now considering whether or not to present the case to the Denver Statutory Grand Jury.  Additional discussion will take place with federal officials this week before a final decision is made.

Morrissey has also formally charged a man with helping Garcia-Gomez after the murder of Denver police officer Don Young and attempted murder of Jack Bishop.

Jaime Arana-Del Angel (DOB: 05-26-78) is charged with accessory to crime (F4).

The charge alleges that Arana-Del Angel “rendered assistance” to Garcia-Gomez knowing that Garcia-Gomez had committed a crime.

Arana-Del Angel remains in custody in the Denver County Jail.  His bond is set at $50,000.  He is scheduled to appear in Denver County Court, room 12T, to be formally advised of the charge on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 9 a.m.

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