CRIME & SAFETY
1 defendant in deadly rock-throwing case faces more charges for incidents that happened months prior
GOLDEN, Colo. — One of the three defendants accused of throwing rocks at cars in Jefferson County last year, killing 20-year-old Alexa Bartell, will face additional charges. On Tuesday, a 1st Judicial District Court judge found there was enough evidence to move those charges to trial. Bartell was killed...
Fentanyl dealer sentenced after pleading guilty in connection with death
Brock Troy Nieuwendorp was sentenced on Wednesday to 26 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that killed Catherine "Kate" Hackim last year. Nieuwendorp, 38, pleaded guilty earlier this year to distribution resulting in death. The Lakewood Police Department investigation revealed that text messages and Cash App records showed Nieuwendorp selling small amounts of fentanyl to Hackim, 25, on numerous occasions dating back to February 2023, including on the day she died on April 29, 2023. Hackim's death was determined to be linked to combined drug intoxication. "There is nothing in this world that could hurt more than losing a child," said Hackim's...
Parents concerned after Colorado schools see staff members arrested
Parents say they're concerned after the recent arrest of a school staff member in Jefferson County.According to Arvada police, Justin Martinez is accused of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.Martinez worked as a substitute teacher in several Jeffco schools -- Lawrence Elementary School, Stevens Elementary School, Vivian Elementary School and Secrest Elementary School -- but most recently in the before- and after-school care programs at Red Rocks Elementary."I know I'm not the only one that felt like this guy was off and when I got that email. My gut just crumbled," Trish Byerley said.The...
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