DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that 17-year-old Dillon Siebert was sentenced today after pleading guilty to murder in the second degree and to using a weapon during a violent crime for his role in an August 2020 arson homicide. Siebert was sentenced in Denver District Court to serve seven years in Youth Offender Services…

DENVER—Prosecutors with the Denver DA’s Office today announced that a criminal case was filed in Denver District Court against 21-year-old Coban Porter. Porter is charged with four felony counts:  vehicular homicide – DUI (F3), vehicular homicide – reckless driving (F4), vehicular assault – DUI (F4) and vehicular assault –reckless driving (F5). In the early morning…

DENVER—On January 21, 2023, Denver Police Department officers responded to a 911 call of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found 29-year-old Oliver Baclayon on the front porch of a residence and a deceased 61-year-old woman inside. Today, prosecutors with the Denver DA’s Office announced that a criminal case against Oliver Baclayon was opened. He is…

DENVER—One of Denver DA Beth McCann’s priorities is to maintain a robust human trafficking unit that is built around a victim-centric philosophy. With January being National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the office is pleased to announce the receipt of a renewed three-year grant. In addition, Senior Deputy District Attorney, Ashley Morgan is now directing the…

DENVER—On December 26, 2022, the body of 16-year-old Tayanna Manuel was found behind a dumpster at 4927 North Sedalia Street by Denver Police Department officers. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner ruled on December 29th that Manuel died from a gunshot wound and that her death was a homicide. Today, prosecutors with the Denver…

DENVER—Prosecutors with Denver District Attorney’s Office have direct filed a criminal case against Brandon Louis Sandoval who was 17-years old at the time he allegedly murdered a 16-year-old female. On January 11, 2023, Denver police officers responded to a call of a shooting at 4670 N. Peoria Street where they found the victim seated in…

DENVER—Seventeen-year-old Zalynnda Kassogue sat in her red jeep in the early evening of December 21, 2017, when she was shot and killed in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood. Today, Shamil Jefferson (age 30) was found guilty of her shooting death. After deliberating for approximately seven hours, jurors agreed with prosecutors from the Denver DA’s Office…

DENVER—Today, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann introduced Denver to “Bodhi,” a two-year-old Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever mix that recently joined the office to provide emotional support for victims, witnesses and their family members. Bodhi is trustworthy in professional environments and can perform more than 40 commands. He aids in the investigation of crimes, in trial preparation…

DENVER—On July 13, 2022, 26-year-old Michael Silletto fired five gunshots at two Denver Police Department officers while they were in a fully-marked police car. While no officers were injured, the officers returned fire and killed Silletto. Today, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that after reviewing the incident, the officers’ conduct was legally justified and…

DENVER-January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human Trafficking involves women, men, and children who are exploited for profit – usually for labor or sexual activity by another individual – by force, fraud, or coercion. The Denver Police Department and Denver District Attorney’s Office, local partners in combatting human trafficking, are bringing awareness to this…