A woman has come forward with allegations that a Denver police officer sexually assaulted her. According to the news report, the officer picked up the mentally challenged and drunk woman and took her to a hotel to stay the night. The officer spent about 20 minutes in the hotel room with the woman. A few Continue Reading
Posts by Terry O'Malley
Escape in Fort Collins | Why Bother Escaping If You Tell Everyone Where You Are?
It seems I am never short on stories about people getting caught because they can’t help but post information about their crimeon social media and it leads the police right to them. In a world where nobody feels relevant unless they have at least 10 likes for their latest post, it’s no wonder law enforcement Continue Reading
First Degree Assault in Fort Collins | Bad News = Bad Reaction
Because people are different, we obviously all have different reactions when we get bad news. Some people cry, some people shut down, and some people decide to punch the random person standing next to them. Well, at least one person reacted that way and now he is facing Assault charges. According to the news report, Continue Reading
Criminal Impersonation in Fort Collins | All Nurses Need a Real License
I would imagine if you were trying to get away with pretending to be someone else or lying about your credentials, you would want to keep a low profile. You know, try and stay under the radar. It doesn’t seem very smart to put your self out there, because you are then putting yourself at Continue Reading
Unlawful Sexual Contact on an At-Risk Adult in Fort Collins
A Denver man was recently arrested and charged with Unlawful Sexual Contact on an At Risk Adult. He faces 6 counts of this charge after allegations that the man touched the intimate parts of two men who are considered at-risk. There have been two identified victims. The first is a 21-year-old male who was taking Continue Reading
Internet Luring of a Child in Fort Collins | The Law Oversteps Again
In a recent widely-covered case, a prep school graduate was convicted of Internet Luring of a Child, Sexual Assault and other related misdemeanor charges after a 15 year old girl claimed he raped her. The case revealed a practice occurring among graduating students where they tried to have sex with younger classmates as a conquest Continue Reading
Theft in Fort Collins | “Yo Dog, That’s Me!”
I don’t know if some people feel like a celebrity when they appear on the news or what the case is, but it’s strange to me that so many stories involve people excited about being wanted. To make matters worse, they then do something silly to turn themselves in. This story is the perfect example. Continue Reading
DUI in Fort Collins | The Crackdown on Drunk Drivers Begins
Friday, October 16th, started a six-week crackdown on drinking and driving in the State of Colorado. This anti-DUI / DWAI movement will last through the Thanksgiving holiday and pick up again in early December. The Fort Collins Police Department is adding one extra officer to the roster every Friday and Saturday night when Colorado State Continue Reading
Hung Jury / Mistrial in Fort Collins | What Does It Mean?
When a felony or misdemeanor case goes to trial in Larimer, Boulder, or Grand County, a guilty or not guilty verdict are not the only possible conclusions. Sometimes, the trial ends in a mistrial by hung jury. Read more about a jury trial from the American Bar Association. What is a Hung Jury / Mistrial Continue Reading
Public Nudity in Fort Collins | What Do You Think About Topless Women?
The City of Fort Collins is looking for opinions from its residents about potentially changing a municipal ordinance. Currently, any type of nudity is prohibited in this city. However, a group of citizens is requesting the Public Indecency Municipal Ordinance be updated to allow woman to be topless in public. Fort Collins city council will Continue Reading