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Arrest of juvenile suspects in biased motivated crime
On June 19, 2008, at about 1:44 a.m., Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6100 block of South Macon
Way on the report of criminal mischief. The homeowner saw two white male juveniles, dressed in dark clothing, using a shovel
to dig in the front yard. When she yelled at the subjects, they dropped the shovel and ran from the area. It was then discovered
that the suspects had spray painted swastikas and obscenities on the garage door of the house. The victim reported that her
family’s religious affiliation is Jewish, and that her son had been the target of an anti-Jewish harassment incident when
he was in middle school. Sheriff’s Office deputies completed a search and canvass of the area; however, no suspects or additional
witnesses were located.
On June 20, 2008, members of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office were able to identify two juvenile suspects involved in
the earlier reported criminal mischief-biased motivated crime. One of the juveniles was arrested and transported to the 18th Judicial District Juvenile Assessment Center charged with Ethnic Intimidation and Criminal Mischief.
The second identified juvenile was released pending criminal charges.
Deputy contacts juvenile carrying loaded handgun
On June 25, 2008 at approximately 12 a.m., Deputy Nardi was working off-duty at the Sierra Vista Apartment Complex, 8851 E
Florida Ave, when he contacted two juvenile males in possession of alcohol. During the contact Deputy Nardi noticed a clear
plastic baggy hanging out of one subject’s pocket. The juvenile male told Deputy Nardi, “I’m strapped.” Deputy Nardi then
located a fully loaded .38 caliber revolver handgun in the juvenile’s front waistband, as well as 3.4 grams of crack cocaine
in his possession. The juvenile, who claimed affiliation with a gang, was taken into custody and transported to the Juvenile
Assessment Center charged with Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile.
In 2007, the Sheriff’s Office established a Gang Intervention Team to assist with interviewing suspected gang members, interpretation
of gang graffiti, development of gang and crime reduction strategies and to work closely with surrounding agencies toward
increasing the information flow as it relates to criminal gang activity.
This year, the program’s goal is to increase the overall awareness and response to gang related issues by identifying, disrupting,
and where appropriate, arresting individuals involved in illegal gang activity. In addition, all patrol deputies will receive
in-service training on gang issues, signs of gang activity, and effective gang suppression strategies.
Power Poles flown into Centennial by helicopter
On May 30, 2008, the Sheriff’s Office assisted Xcel Energy erecting 17 power poles between the 1500 block and 2300 block East Mineral Ave. The power poles were initially delivered by truck and then off loaded at Abbott Park.
A Hewey helicopter was used to place the poles by flying them into the neighborhood where ground crews secured them behind
residences.
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