Investigation and Decision Re September 12, 2020 Shooting of Christopher Escobedo DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s legal review of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 12, 2020, at 1540 N. Meade St. in Denver, Colorado is complete. DA McCann concluded that the shooting was legally justified and that no criminal charges are warranted against…

Investigation and Decision Re September 9, 2020, Shooting of Antonio Blackbear DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s legal review of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 9, 2020, at 10th Ave. & Inca St. in Denver, Colorado is complete. DA McCann concluded that the shooting was legally justified and that no criminal charges are warranted…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that one charge of murder in the first degree was filed against Gabriel Moak (age 53). Moak is accused of killing 42-year old Joseph Heck on November 10, 2020, in the 1400 block of Xavier Street in Denver. Denver Police officers responded to a 911 dispatch center call…

DENVER—One year ago, the innovative Restorative Denver program began accepting clients. One year later, 55 adult cases were accepted and 26 cases have already completed this restorative justice program that has support of many Denver County Court judges, prosecutors, victim advocates, public defenders and community members. “It’s inspiring to see victims and offenders resolve the…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Steven Young (age 45) is accused of killing then 32-year old Charly Lewis on June 7, 2020, in the alley behind 1065 Federal Blvd. Young is charged with murder in the first degree (F1) and with possession of a weapon by a previous offender (F5). According to…

Investigation and Decision Re the Shooting of Heber Gonzalez DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s legal review of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 26, 2020, at N. Vine St. and E. 37th Ave in Denver is complete. DA McCann concluded that the shooting by Denver Police Officer Samuel Bailey was legally justified. On Sept.…

DENVER—Denver DA Beth McCann has filed felony charges against 34-year old Desiree Noechel for allegedly stealing from the American Legion while she was employed as the organization’s full charge bookeeper. She was charged with one count of theft (F3) and one count of forgery (F5). In August, the Denver DA’s Office received a complaint from…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that 46-year old Justin McBride was charged with multiple criminal charges for his alleged involvement in an incident at Denver’s Pig and Sprout restaurant on the evening of October 11, 2020. McBride allegedly entered the restaurant with a long gun rifle. While some patrons and staff fled the…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Matthew Dolloff (age 30) will be charged with second degree murder (F2), which carries a mandatory prison sentence of between 16 and 48 years, for the shooting death of 49-year old Lee Keltner. This incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2020, as Mr. Keltner was leaving…

DENVER—On January 19, 2019, Jaime Bautista-Sanchez drove his car through an intersection in downtown Denver, striking another car and killing the driver, Ethan Small. Today, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that after pleading guilty this September to Murder in the Second Degree (F2), First Degree Assault (F3), Vehicular Homicide (F3) and to Driving Under…