When a man approached a gas station clerk working the cash register and identified himself as an undercover police officer, his claim was not initially believed. However, when he removed his jacket to reveal a bulletproof vest and provided the clerk an Aurora Police Department business card, the clerk was convinced. That is when this fake police officer made his Continue Reading
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IRS Scam Calls – Fort Collins Beware
Recently, residents of Weld and Larimer County reported getting scam phone calls relating to jury duty. The callers were claiming to be law enforcement or government officials and demanding a payment in order to make a warrant go away for failing to appear for a jury summons. Now, details of a similar scam are being reported – a scam relating Continue Reading
The Price of a Bad Haircut | Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct
Depending on where you go, haircuts can be quite an expense. Due to the exorbitant amount some salons charge, you expect perfection. Well, that is exactly what the man from this story expected, and now he is facing criminal charges. According to the news report, when his hairdresser finished his trim, he was unhappy with his haircut and became enraged. Continue Reading
One Deadly Bite | First Degree Assault in Fort Collins
After a night of drinking, an argument, and a door slamming, the man in our story probably thought his night was over when he fell asleep on the couch. I’m pretty sure he never saw the ramifications of this particular argument. According to the news story, after going out and drinking, a couple started arguing on the walk home, discussing Continue Reading
Could Cyberbullying Become a New Crime in Larimer County?
With the advancement of technology and social media, it’s no wonder that new legislation is being proposed to keep up. Already, revenge porn and child pornography laws have been put in place to address some of these issues. Now, a new concern is being brought to the table: cyberbullying. The bill is named after a Colorado high school cheerleader, who Continue Reading
Vanilla Ice Not So Smooth | Accessory in Fort Collins
Rapper Vanilla Ice (real name Rob Van Winkle) is out on a $6,000 bond after being arrested for playing a role in a Burglary and Theft. The rapper claims it is all a misunderstanding and that the situation is being blown out of proportion. The police reports claim that Van Winkle was working next door to a million dollar house, Continue Reading
A Not So Successful DUI Accident Cover-Up
It is a well know fact that alcohol impairs a person’s reaction time and hand-eye coordination. For some, it really effects their ability to make competent, smart decisions. A drunk gentlemen proved that point when he drove through a stop sign and crashed into the guard rail. Instead of admitting to the crash, or even just fleeing, he concocted a Continue Reading
Facebook Rejection Leads to Arson Charges | Fort Collins Lawyer
Rejection is hard to take and people respond to it very differently. One man took it to an extreme level when he allegedly burned down the house of a woman who turned him down on Facebook. The man was attempting to start a relationship with a woman who was an acquaintance, but the single mother indicated she was not interested. Continue Reading
Video Taping the Police – Is it Obstructing Justice in Fort Collins?
When an accused shoplifter was being arrested by two Lakeside Police Officers outside a store, other shoppers were concerned about the amount of force the police were using. After the officers had tased the man three times, an onlooker pulled out his cell phone and began video taping the arrest. When the officers who were using excessive force saw the Continue Reading
With Lawmakers Like These | Indecent Exposure in Fort Collins
Now, thankfully, the crazy proposed law I am about to share with you was not courtesy of a Colorado lawmaker. However, it speaks volumes to the over-reaching stance the law sometimes takes. A lawmaker from another state is proposing a law, which would expand the definition of Indecent Exposure to include tight clothing. The specific target of this law is Continue Reading