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Colorado 11-year-old charged with first-degree murder in brother’s death
crime27 days ago

Colorado 11-year-old charged with first-degree murder in brother’s death

An 11-year-old in Centennial, Colorado, is in a juvenile facility facing first-degree murder charges in the death of his 5-year-old brother. The cause of death is under investigation, and formal charges are expected next week. Authorities say there is no danger to the community. Under Colorado law, 11-year-olds can be held criminally liable in the juvenile system; children younger than 10 cannot be charged, and those over 12 can be charged as adults in serious cases.

via USA Today|
#arapahoe-county#colorado#crime
Denver-area blackout leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark
colorado-news2 months ago

Denver-area blackout leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark

A Sunday-wide power outage hit the Denver area, leaving more than 180,000 customers without power across Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Adams counties; Core Electric Cooperative and Xcel Energy reported large outages and crews were working to determine the cause, with restoration times not yet known. A separate outage at Denver International Airport disrupted trains as crews restore service.

via The Denver Post|
#arapahoe-county#colorado-news#denver-area
Liquor store owner injured in Arapahoe County robbery
crime2 years ago

Liquor store owner injured in Arapahoe County robbery

The owner of a liquor store in Arapahoe County, Colorado, was shot in the leg during a robbery. Two suspects broke into the store using a rock to smash the windows, and when confronted by the owner, one of the suspects fired shots. The owner returned fire, but neither suspect was hit. The suspects fled the scene in a red vehicle and are currently at large. The owner was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be released soon.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#arapahoe-county#crime#liquor-store
West Nile Virus Spreads to Multiple Counties, Raises Concerns
health2 years ago

West Nile Virus Spreads to Multiple Counties, Raises Concerns

Mosquitoes in Arapahoe County, Colorado, have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the total number of affected counties in the state to five. No human cases have been reported yet, but health officials are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes due to the increase in mosquito populations caused by the wet and cool spring. Symptoms of West Nile virus can range from mild to severe, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends taking precautions such as limiting outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and eliminating standing water.

via Denver 7 Colorado News|
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