We're back in the saddle with mounted patrol; sheriff talks use of force & kudos to our deputies!

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Adult and teen volunteers saddle up alongside deputies for the new Mounted Patrol Unit

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The ACSO welcomes a Special Olympics athlete; our bagpipers inspire hope and win a new Ford truck!

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Update: Suspect deceased after officer involved shooting

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Suspect deceased after officer involved shooting

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Sheriff's office reopens soon; Deer Trail helps its residents; and honoring our dispatchers!

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Sheriff’s office reopens May 18 for Concealed Handgun Permits and Fingerprinting

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will reopen the lobby at its headquarters on Monday, May 18 at 8:00am for its Concealed Handgun Program (CHP) and fingerprinting only. Both programs will be available by appointment only; applicants can begin...

Tri-County Health Department Moving to Governor Polis’ Safer at Home May 9

Businesses will be able to open at lower density and following best practices

Tri-County Health Department (TCHD), along with other Denver Metro health departments, will allow its Stay-at-Home order to expire May 8 at midnight for Adams and Arapahoe counti...

COVID-19 virtual town hall with mental and public health experts set for Tuesday, April 7

The April 7 event will provide the latest coronavirus news and best practices from AllHealth Network and the Aurora Mental Health Center

On Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., Douglas and Arapahoe counties will host a COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall with Tri-County He...

Metro Denver Public Health Departments Rescind Stay at Home Public Health Orders; Adopt State Order

Statement: Metro Denver Public Health Departments Rescind Stay at Home Public Health Orders; Adopt State Order

Boulder County Public Health, Jefferson County Public Health and Tri-County Health Department applaud Gov. Polis and the Colorado Department of P...

Three Metro Denver Public Health Departments Issue Stay-At-Home Orders

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Three Metro Denver Public Health Departments Issue Stay-At-Home Orders to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Jefferson County, Colo. — Three public health departme...

Arapahoe County extends closure of county facilities to the public through April 17

March 23, 2020—The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners has announced that all county facilities will remain closed to the public effective through at least April 17, 2020. This closure is designed to help curb the spread of COVID-19, a...

Tonight's Telephone Town Hall rescheduled for Tuesday, March 24

Due to the spring blizzard hitting the Front Range and the impact it has on our emergency responders, tonight’s COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall is being rescheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and hop...

Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with Tri-County Health Dept.

The March 19 event will provide the latest coronavirus news and best practices

On Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m., Douglas, Adams and Arapahoe counties will host a COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall with Tri-County Health Department officials, county leaders, and su...

County closes county facilities to the public — March 17-27

Arapahoe County closes county facilities to the public from March 17-27 due to COVID-19 concerns

Employees expected to report to work Tuesday; essential county services will continue during closure

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Suspect Arrested in Dog Waste Incident

ARAPAHOE COUNTY – Investigators arrested a man who fired his gun during an argument with a victim over picking up dog waste. The suspect is 38-year-old Jonathan Emile Dismel of unincorporated Arapahoe County. See booking photo attached.

Dismel wa...

Arapahoe County gives dispatchers their due

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office announced today that 911 emergency dispatchers will now be classified as first responders.  The new status acknowledges dispatchers in the...

New check-in program lets Arapahoe County seniors know someone cares

We may be living longer, but not necessarily better. According to studies, 29% of seniors in the United States live alone. Older adults who live alone are more likely to be poor, lonely and socially isolated. That’s why the Arapahoe County Sheri...

Investigators arrest babysitter for allegedly sexually assaulting children

Investigators with the Child Victim Unit (CVU) of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting children he babysat in Arapahoe County.

CVU investigators arrested Corey Medo on a war...

In times of trouble, our victim advocates are here for you.

Whether you’re a victim of a violent crime, involved in serious car accident or have experienced a traumatic event, victim advocates from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will offer you support and resources through your darkest hour.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Deputy to receive Hero Award today for extraordinary action

WHAT:  The Cherry Creek School District Superintendent Scott Siegfried will present Arapahoe County Sheriff's Deputy Ben Sadler with its December Hero Award.  The CCSD Heroes Award honors those in the Cherry Creek Schools commun...

The ACSO is using drones, SROs are educating parents and help us solve a cold case!

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Deputies arrest teacher who worked at juvenile detention center

CENTENNIAL – Arapahoe County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a former educator at the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center Thursday on the felony charge of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. Maggie Christine Stastny, 32, will be he...

We're recruiting, meet our SROs and enter our Blue Patch photo contest!

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Buy a sheriff patch & fight cancer, Citizens' Academy starts soon, K-9s get $20K!

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Back the Blue K-9 Force to present sheriff’s office with $20,500 for K-9 unit

BTBK9, a nonprofit which helps fund safety and medical needs for law enforcement, raised the money by holding fundraising events at Chick-fil-A, Culvers, CoBank, Colonna’s Pizza, Parry’s Pizza, and the Prevail Group. The nonprofit give...

Investigators arrest Arapahoe High teacher on charges of sexually assaulting a student

Investigators responded to the school and conducted a preliminary investigation along with school staff after receiving a tip from a student anonymously through the reporting system Safe2Tell.  Investigators developed enough probable cause that t...

Video visit an inmate in the Arapahoe County jail from anywhere

Visiting an inmate in the Arapahoe County Detention facility just got easier. Instead of driving to the facility to speak to your friend or loved one through a video kiosk, you can now visit with them from virtually anywhere with internet access and a fre...

ACSO arrests man for first degree murder after he allegedly shot neighbor in parking dispute

Johnson was originally held on charges of attempted first degree murder. However, after the victim, Anthony Cunningham, 46, was pronounced deceased on February 18, 2019, the charges were amended against Johnson to first degree murder.

ACSO dispatch receive...