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Citizen-led county taskforce recommends replacing detention center with larger, safer, modern facility

For release: Aug. 7, 2019

Contact:

LUC HATLESTAD

Direct: 303-734-5466

Email: LHatlestad@arapahoegov.com

LITTLETON, CO – An Arapahoe County citizen ta...

Citizen-led county taskforce recommends replacing detention center

For release: Aug. 7, 2019

Contact:

LUC HATLESTAD

Direct: 303-734-5466

Email: LHatlestad@arapahoegov.com

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Lifesaving Location Data Now Available to Arapahoe County 9-1-1 Authority

LITTLETON, CO – Easily confirming the location of mobile callers is now possible for local emergency responders as a result of the Arapahoe County 9-1-1 Authority’s implementation of the RapidSOS NG911 Clearinghouse.

“The firs...

Construction to begin on iconic red barn at 17 Mile House Farm Park

CENNTENIAL, CO – The iconic red barn at Arapahoe County’s 17 Mile House Farm Park will soon be stabilized and preserved with the support of a $200,000 grant from History Colorado State Historical Fund. Construction on the $320,000 proj...

Arapahoe County property tax statements have arrived

Littleton, CO – Arapahoe County residents should have received their 2018 property tax statements in the mail this week.

“The Arapahoe County Treasurer’s Office serves as the single point of property tax collection for more than 400 different taxi...

Arapahoe County Adopts 2019 Budget

LITTLETON, CO --- The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $404.3 million budget for 2019 that reflects the County’s commitment to its Align Arapahoe goals of Service First, Quality of Life and Fiscal Responsibility.

County revenues ...

Labor Day - Offices Closed

Arapahoe County Government Office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This is a day recognized as a national service day and a call to volunteer. You can check out all the volunteer opportunities available on www.MLKD...

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Construction to begin on iconic red barn at 17 Mile House Farm Park

CENNTENIAL, CO – The iconic red barn at Arapahoe County’s 17 Mile House Farm Park will soon be stabilized and preserved with the support of a $200,000 grant from History Colorado State Historical Fund. Construction on the $320,000 project is slated to sta...

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Construction to begin on iconic red barn at 17 Mile House Farm Park

CENNTENIAL, CO – The iconic red barn at Arapahoe County’s 17 Mile House Farm Park will soon be stabilized and preserved with the support of a $200,000 grant from History Colorado State Historical Fund. Construction on the $320,000 project is slated to sta...

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...

Learn about our new dog-walker program, meet bomb-detection dog ‘Nuke’, and more… in The Detail!

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Accreditation assessment team invites public comment about ACSO

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive in Centennial on July 22, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office’s policies and procedures, administration, opera...

ACSO investigating overnight shooting death of teen

Investigators say homicide is not school related and there are no suspects at large

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old victim outside his home in the 21500 block of East Powers Lane last nig...

When there’s an emergency, who are you going to call? 9-1-1 dispatchers

When you need urgent help, they’re there. 24/7, 365 days a year, when you call 9-1-1, an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office public safety dispatcher will answer your call.  That’s why the ACSO is taking this week to ho...

Investigators looking for man who tried to sexually assault woman in Centennial

The subject is described as a white male wearing black jeans, a black jacket with a hoodie, and a black mask that hid everything but his eyes. The victim describes him as a white male, approximately 6-foot tall and weighing around 200 pounds. 

Any...

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...

ACSO hosts grand opening for Sheriff’s Office Substation

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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...

ACSO arrests man for luring child

Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Denver man for luring a child online and attempting to sexually assault her – while he is out on bond for the s...

Sheriff Implements Open Burning Ban

Due to dry conditions, the Arapahoe County Sheriff has issued a ban on all open fires and open burning within Unincorporated Arapahoe County, to include the Cherry Creek State Park, the City of Centennial, Town of Foxfield, and Town of Deer Trail, effecti...

Sheriff Implements Open Burning Ban

Due to dry conditions, the Arapahoe County Sheriff has issued a ban on all open fires and open burning within Unincorporated Arapahoe County, to include the Cherry Creek State Park and the City of Centennial, effective immediately. The Open Burning Ban wi...

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"Blue Backs the Pink" partners with Denver7

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Fall Citizens' Academy starts September 3 - Sign up now!

We only have a few spots left for our upcoming Citizens' Academy for adults. The 4-week class is an exciting and unique opportunity which gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the sheriff's office. We're now taking applications for the Fall Academy, which...

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

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The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is once again proudly supporting local community members fighting breast cancer through the Pink Patch Project. New this year, we have also added a Blue Patch Project to support community members fighting prostate canc...

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"The 2018 annual report showcases the many accomplishments of the people and programs in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office." Sheriff Tyler Brown

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