When a father went into his 14-year-old son’s bedroom, I bet the last thing he expected to find was a plan to kill his family. But, a murder-for-hire contract is exactly what he found. The contract, written and signed by the son and the son’s friend, stated the friend would murder the teen’s dad, step-mother, and step-brother for $1,200. The Continue Reading
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Former Fort Collins Cop Pleads Guilty to Stalking
A Fort Collins police officer was immediately fired after Stalking allegations were filed against him. Now, facing his sentencing hearing in April, he has pled guilty to Stalking, Official Misconduct, and Unlawful Sexual Contact. While all the details of the case have not been released, it is known that a woman reported the officer for ‘inappropriate behavior.’ Apparently, the officer Continue Reading
Karma in the Form of a Brick | Attempted Trespass in Fort Collins
Sometimes, people feel the law takes the place of karma to give people ‘what they deserve’ after committing a crime. In this case, a brick wasn’t even enough karma for one man. Caught on video, this man was seen attempting to throw a brick through the window of a car. Unfortunately for him, the brick bounced off the window and Continue Reading
Fake Cop Uses His ‘Credentials’ to Commit a Theft | Impersonating a Police Officer
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
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