DENVER—Thousands of people convicted of low-level marijuana offenses that occurred before the passage of recreational-use laws can ask to have those crimes expunged from their record through the city’s new “Turn Over a New Leaf” program. Because the state legislature has yet to enact laws that would automatically vacate low-level marijuana offenses, individuals can obtain…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced the filing of formal charges against Elisha A. Pankey (43-years old) in connection with the death of her seven-year old son Caden McWilliams. Pankey faces one count of child abuse resulting in death (F2) and one count of abuse of a corpse (M2). The charges were filed this morning…

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has formally filed charges against two individuals in connection with the alleged armed robberies of five Denver-area Metro PCS stores, two area pawn shops and for a drive by shooting in Pueblo, Colorado. The charges are the result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation by the Littleton Police Department, the Denver Police…

DENVER—The Denver District Attorney’s Office is delighted to introduce its newest – and arguably most popular – staff member, “Rylan.”  A two-year old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, Rylan is a highly-trained facility dog that is helping comfort and support victims in the courtroom. “Facility dogs like Rylan have a soothing impact on many people who have…

DENVER–Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that Esstefan Hamlin (26-years old) was sentenced today in Denver District Court by Judge William Robbins. Hamlin pleaded guilty to second degree murder of Christina Weir and received a 48-year sentence. He also pleaded guilty to first degree burglary for which he will serve a 24-year sentence. Hamlin killed…

DENVER–Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that at today’s Denver District Court disposition hearing, her office reached a plea agreement in the case of former FBI Agent Chase Bishop (30-years old).  Per the terms of the agreement, Bishop was sentenced to 24 months of supervised probation which he is allowed to complete out of state.…

Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has formally charged a Lakewood Police officer for the alleged sexual assault of an adult female. Randall Shaun Butler (dob: 06-06-81) is charged with two counts of sexual assault (F4) for conduct committed while on duty. Butler was immediately put on administrative leave and then resigned his position. The charges allege…

NEWS RELEASE – November 27, 2018 Contact: Ken Lane, 720-913-9025     MAN CHARGED IN DEATH OF ELDERLY MAN   Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has formally charged a man in connection with the death of an elderly man.   Jonathan Diaz-Jimenez (dob: 01-17-1991) is charged with second degree murder (F2).  The charge was direct-filed…

NEWS RELEASE – November 27, 2018 Contact: Ken Lane, 720-913-9025     MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN DEADLY LODO SHOOTING   Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has formally charged a man in connection with a deadly shooting last Monday evening in LoDo.   Joshua Hayward (dob: 02-11-1994) is charged with 28 criminal counts:  one count…

NEWS RELEASE – November 27, 2018 Contact: Ken Lane, 720-913-9025     TWO MEN CHARGED IN STREET ROBBERIES & MURDER   Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has formally filed charges against two men in connection with the alleged robbery of three victims and the shooting death of one of the robbery victims.   Ibrahim Musa…