DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that 49-year-old Israel Casarez has been charged with the murder of Ms. Dina Casias (age 54). On the evening of January 21, 2022, Denver police officers responded to a hotel at 5035 W. Colfax Avenue after several calls were placed to 911 about a man with a knife…

DENVER—Prosecutors with the Denver District Attorney’s Office today announced that Bradley Biggie (age 47) has been charged with the murder of 30-year-old Damir Pugh. On January 18, 2022, Denver police officers responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment building at 35th and Kendall Street where a witness told officers that he saw Mr.…

DENVER—Prosecutors with the Denver District Attorney’s Office today announced that Michael Ninomiya (age 42) has been charged with the attempted murder of his young son in addition to other counts. On January 12, 2022, Ninomiya placed a 911 call for help along the Cherry Creek Trail. Firefighters located Ninomiya and his son near Boston Street…

DENVER—On January 1, 2022, 24-year-old Devonte Phillips and 29-year-old Hiyaw Zewdie were at the Cabin Tap House in Denver’s LoDo area when they were shot and killed.  Prosecutors with the Denver District Attorney’s Office today announced that 22-year-old Levi Diecidue is charged with their murders. Shortly after midnight, Phillips got into an argument with a group of…

DENVER—On October 10, 2021, the Cathedral Basilica of Immaculate Conception building and surrounding statues were spray painted with numerous specific messages consistent with anti-Christian bias. An arrest warrant was issued for Madeline Cramer (age 26). Cramer initially fled to Oregon, however, turned herself in to law enforcement last night. Prosecutors with the Denver DA’s Office…

DENVER—On October 20, 2021, Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) officers were attempting to apprehend, 38-year old Aaron Lang. Mr. Lang was a fugitive wanted for a parole violation and officers had learned that he was possibly selling drugs from 1090 South Parker Road in Denver. Incidents that day led to the officer-involved shooting death of…

DENVER— Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Travis Singhaus (age 47) who runs Impact Network LLC, dba Impact Locally as well as Impact Humanity, which provides free clothing to Denver’s homeless population, was charged with eight felony counts: theft (F3), three counts of charitable fraud – unauthorized use of a name (F5), forgery…

DENVER—On December 28, 2020, 64-year-old Mark Outman was shot and killed during a home burglary in the 900 block of Monaco Street in Denver. An adult female family member was also shot and survived her injuries. Tameka Dudley (age 45) and Joshua Hamm (age 39) both entered guilty pleas in Denver District Court on December…

DENVER—Prosecutors in the Denver District Attorney’s Office today charged 31-year-old Abiye Adamu with sexually assaulting a woman on November 30, 2021. Adamu is charged with two counts of sexual assault by overcoming will with a deadly weapon (F2), two counts of sexual assault by force or threat (F3), two counts of sexual assault by threat…

 Recidivism Rate of One Percent is Testament to Program’s Sophomore Success DENVER—Two years ago, the innovative Restorative Denver program began accepting clients with the support of Denver County Court judges, prosecutors, victim advocates, public defenders and community members. Restorative Denver is a restorative justice program that allows offenders to take responsibility for their actions, but…