Propane heater causes $1 million dollars damage in construction fire
On Jan. 13, 2008 at approximately 5:08 p.m., Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of East Dry Creek Road
and South Clinton Street reference reported smoke coming from a building under construction. Upon arrival, deputies advised
of heavy smoke and flames coming from 10001 E. Dry Creek Rd. Several construction workers, unaware of the fire, had to be
evacuated by responding deputies and fire personnel.
South Metro, Littleton, Parker, Cunningham and Castle Rock Fire Departments responded to fight the three alarm fire which
involved the top two floors of a four story building.
In addition to the Sheriff’s Office patrol division, Greenwood Village Police Department and the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol responded
to assist with traffic and crowd control.
Preliminary investigation showed construction workers completed dry walling on the third floor and moved to the second floor
prior to the fire starting. Space heaters had been used by the workers and left unattended causing the fire. Building #6 of
the nine building complex was involved in the fire. Estimated damage was $1 million dollars.
Electronic tracking device helps find disabled missing person in dangerously cold weather.
On January 11, 2008, at about 2:20 a.m., Sheriff’s Deputies began a search for a 19-year old, developmentally disabled man
who left his residence in a wheelchair. The missing person left without a jacket or shoes and was last seen in the area of
6100 S. Krameria St.
Multiple Deputies, along with Officers from Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills and Englewood Police Departments aided in the
search. At 3:05 a.m. the missing person was located uninjured with the aid of a Project Life Saver tracking device near 5100 S. Holly St.
Project Life Saver is a “tried and true” radio technology that provides tracking for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s
disease and related disorders such as Down Syndrome and Autism. Through a wristband worn by the participant 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, a signal is emitted over several miles to rescue teams from the Sheriff’s Office equipped with mobile locators.This
proven life saving system reduces search times from hours and days, to minutes.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is the state agency for administering project lifesaver headed by Sheriff Grayson Robinson. More
information on Project Life Saver may be found at www.projectlifesaver.org or by calling the Office of Emergency Management at 720-874-4186.
Sheriff’s Office responds to recent tragedies in places of worship
Based upon recent tragic attacks that have shown places of worship, like schools and other buildings, are susceptible to violence,
the Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit has developed a comprehensive brochure to address safety in places of worship,
Violence, whether in a place of worship, school, home, or on the street, can have serious consequences.
The worst time to plan on how to react to a critical situation is during the event.
If you would like a security survey conducted for your place of worship, or if you would like us to create or review your
existing crisis plan, please contact the Community Resource Section at 720-874-3746.
Remember, together, we can all help combat violence or the threat of violence and keep our community safe.
Check out the brochure here.
Patrol Deputies aid in quick recovery of stolen vehicle.
On January 3, 2008 at approximately 9:45 a.m. a Jeep Grand Cherokee was reported stolen to the Littleton Police Department,
who entered the vehicles identification number (VIN) into the state and national stolen vehicle database. That process automatically
activated the LoJacktransponder concealed in the Jeep.
Eleven minutes later the first of many police officers from several different law enforcement jurisdictions began picking
up the silent homing signals being broadcast from the stolen Jeep with the LoJack Police Tracking Computers installed in their
patrol cars and aircraft.
Troopers in a Colorado State Patrol airplane directed both CSP Troopers and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputies to the area
of South Parker Road and East Arapahoe Road where the stolen vehicle was being driven. When Troopers attempted to stop the
Jeep the suspect failed to yield and attempted to flee. After making several evasive turns the suspect abandoned the Jeep
and attempted to escape by running through fields and over fences. The suspect took refuge in a barn, barricaded himself and
refused to surrender.
At approximately 10:56 a.m. the suspect was taken into custody by deputies and the Jeep was recovered undamaged. The suspect
is facing several felony and misdemeanor charges.
The Sheriff’s Office currently has 7 patrol cars equipped with LoJack Police Tracking Computers and has aided in the recovery
of several stolen vehicles.
Sheriff’s Deputies use high tech method to locate a missing disabled person.
On Thursday December 20, 2007, at about 5:00 p.m., the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office began a search for a 51-year old,
developmentally disabled, woman who had walked away and was missing from her care provider. The missing person was last observed
in the 7400 block of South University Boulevard, in the City of Centennial. After a search of the surrounding area, deputies
requested a telephone alert be conducted from the A Child Is Missing Program. Shortly after the missing person alert request
was made, residential and business phones in southwest Centennial received automated calls requesting those in the area to
check their yards and complexes for the missing person. At 6:42 p.m. on December 20, 2007, the Sheriff’s Office Communications
Center received two calls from citizens who reported seeing the missing person in the area of South University Boulevard and
East Dry Creek Road. One caller indicated that the missing person had been seen inside a restaurant in the immediate area. Deputies
responded to the restaurant and contacted the missing person. The missing person was safely returned to her care provider.
A Child Is Missing Program, a free service to law enforcement, is a nationwide, 24-hour a day alert program that utilizes
sophisticated mapping systems and satellite imagery systems that are capable of placing 1,000 alert phone calls in 60 seconds
to the immediate area where a missing person was last seen or is believed to be.
In January of 2007, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office was the first agency in Colorado to establish a working relationship
with the A Child Is Missing Program. The Sheriff’s Office hosted a training seminar on February 26, 2007, where representatives
from 21 Colorado law enforcement agencies were introduced to the program. Last evening’s success story was the first missing
person located in the state of Colorado as the direct result of the technology available through the A Child Is Missing Program.
The A Child Is Missing Program is a nationwide, non-profit, organization that supports the efforts of law enforcement agencies
to locate missing children, missing elderly (often suffering from Alzheimer’s), college students on campus, and missing persons
who may be developmentally or physically challenged. A Child Is Missing Program utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems
and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1,000 alert phone calls in minutes to residents and businesses in the area
where someone has gone missing or is believed to be. To date the efforts of the A Child Is Missing Program have been credited
by national law enforcement with over 300 safe assisted recoveries. Please visit www.achildismissing.org for more information.
Residents of the City of Centennial and other areas served by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office who have an unpublished
or cell phone number may register with A ChildIs Missing Programat www.achildismissing.org. Those wishing to register need to click on “add your name” and follow the simple steps to enter your number—which will
only be used for emergency alert calls.
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