Denver DA Charges Michael Close with Murder in Ballpark Shooting Incident
DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that murder and other charges were filed against 36-year old Michael R. Close. The victim and his girlfriend were walking their dog on June 10, 2020 in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood when Close began a verbal exchange with them over a command they used to have their dog defecate. Both…
Read MoreDenver DA Beth McCann Issues Statement of Support for Colorado’s “Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity” Bill
DENVER—Colorado House Bill 20-217, the Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity bill, is on a fast track for passage this week. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today issued the below statement in support of the bill becoming law. “The outcry surrounding the killing of George Floyd has catapulted the calls for racial justice into the national and…
Read MoreDenver DA Charges Allen J. Menendez with Murder
DENVER—Allen Jeffrey Menendez (age 47) of Denver was charged by the Denver District Attorney with the murder of 49-year old Paul Leon Evans. The suspect and victim were heard arguing in the alley behind 1545 S. Broadway in the late afternoon of May 28th, 2020. A witness called 911 to report that a transient male,…
Read MoreDenver DA McCann Responds to the Death of George Floyd and Denver Protests
DENVER—In response to the death of George Floyd and three nights of violent protests in which Denver Police officers were injured, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann issued the following statement: “I share in the outrage and grief flowing through our beloved city over the killing of George Floyd. The video of his death is incredibly…
Read MoreDenver DA Charges Juvenile with Murder in Stabbing Death
DENVER—After being stabbed multiple times to his neck, chest and abdomen, Ramon Perez (age 55) was found dead in an alley at 9th and Federal on May 9, 2020. Today, Denver DA Beth McCann announced that 16-year old Joe Anthony Juarez-Brambila is being charged as an adult with his murder. Methodical investigative work by Denver…
Read MoreDenver DA Charges Edgar Trujillo in Parking Lot Attack
DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann filed murder charges last week against 25-year old Edgar Trujillo. Trujillo is alleged to have punched the adult male victim on Monday, May 18, 2020. This blow caused the victim to fall and hit his head in the parking lot of the Western Motor Inn at 47th and Vasquez Boulevard…
Read MoreDenver DA Charges Edward Sandoval in Mother’s Day Homicide
DENVER—An altercation on Mother’s Day resulted in the shooting death of Dennis Lozoya (age 38) for which Denver District Attorney Beth McCann yesterday filed charges against Edward Sandoval (age 20). The incident occurred in the 5400 block of N. Odessa Street that Sunday evening. Witnesses reported seeing Sandoval with a rifle prior to the shooting…
Read MoreDenver DA Charges George Magee with Murder and Assault of His Neighbors
DENVER—Today, the Denver District Attorney filed murder and other charges against 50-year old George Magee for an incident that occurred on May 3, 2020 in the 900 block of Clay Street. After an altercation with his neighbors, Magee is alleged to have shot and killed Billy Williams (age 41). He is also alleged to have…
Read MoreDenver DA Charges Woman with Murder for Incident on Colorado State Capitol Grounds
DENVER—On May 2, 2020, Denver Department and Colorado State Patrol officers responded to multiple reports of an assault occurring on the grounds of Colorado’s State Capitol. Today, the Denver District Attorney is announcing that Stephanie Martinez (age 36) is charged in that incident which left one man dead. Eye-witness accounts and video footage led to…
Read MoreBrianna Casias the “Glamour Shot Bandit” Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Robbery
DENVER—Brianna Casias (age 20) who was known as the “Glamour Shot Bandit” pleaded guilty today to aggravated robbery (F3). In May 2019, the Denver District Attorney charged Casias with attempting to rob eight Denver-area banks. Casias is scheduled for sentencing on May 18, 2020. Her case number is 19CR03546. -30-
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