A dog trainer in Loveland, Colorado pleaded guilty to Cruelty to Animals – C.R.S. 18-9-202 after an employee accused the man of abusing his own dog. The allegations stated that the trainer had been beating his dog. Loveland police found a hole in the wall where the trainer had allegedly slammed the dog’s head. Initially, the trainer was charged with Continue Reading
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Driving with a Suspended License in Larimer County – CRS 42-2-138
In recent news, a rapper was arrested outside an airport for the Colorado equivalent of Driving with a Suspended License – C.R.S. 42-2-138, and being an Uninsured Motorist – C.R.S. 42-2-127.7. You will be charged with this offense in Larimer County if you accumulate too many points on your driver’s license as a result of various traffic violations. What is Continue Reading
Leaf Blower Outrage? Woman Charged with Menacing After Incident
A California woman is being charged after she pulled a gun on a neighbor who was trying to do yard work. According to police, the woman became agitated by the loud noise that the neighbors leaf blower was making, so she grabbed her gun and headed outside. She was so upset that she pointed the gun at the surprised man, Continue Reading
Stealing a Child’s Shoe: An Unfortunate Incident Leads to Burglary Charge for Ft. Collins Man
A man in Fort Collins will have an odd tale of woe to tell employers when he’s interviewing for a new job. One drunken mistake cost this man his freedom, his job, and he now faces prison time. What happened to cause so much destruction? According to news sources, Fort Collins police responded to a call in the middle of Continue Reading
Petty Theft Can Turn Into Felony Burglary Charge in Fort Collins
Most people don’t know that an act of petty theft can quickly escalate into a felony burglary charge in Larimer County. Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 is charged when a person takes someone else’s property for their own. For example, if a person wears a new pair of jeans out of the department store, takes a pack of gum from the Continue Reading
Berthoud Police Officer Arrested for Child Abuse: Larimer County Sheriff Takes Over
There are strange things happening in Berthoud, Colorado. The small town’s police chief and second officer have been placed on leave. Both are under criminal investigation related to charges of Child Abuse – C.R.S. 18-6-401. A sergeant from the Larimer County Sheriff’s office is acting as police chief while the investigation continues. Police Aren’t Always to Be Trusted According to Continue Reading
Smoking Pot on Private Property Could be Banned
If a new ordinance is passed by the Denver City Council, it would be illegal to smoke marijuana in parks, along the 16th Street Mall, and most importantly – on private property visible to the public.. Could Fort Collins or Loveland be next? Colorado is struggling to define the law regarding marijuana. With the legalization of retail pot sales set Continue Reading
12-Year-Old Girl Charged with Disorderly Conduct After Bullying Allegations at School
A girl from Connecticut was arrested for Disorderly Conduct – C.R.S. 18-9-106, following claims that she was a bully. According to news reports, a fellow student of the girl reported to her parents that she was being taunted, harassed and generally bullied by her classmate. Following a second complaint, the police decided that the best way to stop the bullying Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Dispute – Denver Nuggets Player Charged after Incident with Girlfriend
A Denver Nuggets player and his girlfriend have been charged with Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-6-800.3 after a domestic violence dispute at his home earlier this year. Domestic violence (DV) is a very common, broad sentence enhancer that is charged in Larimer, Arapahoe and Weld County, only in addition to another crime, such as Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-203, or Disorderly Continue Reading
Sex Offender Registration – Is it Effective? Larimer County and Fort Collins, Colorado
If you are convicted of a sex offense in Larimer, Broomfield or Denver County such as Rape / Sexual Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-402 or Sexual Assault on a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-405, you will be required to register as a sex offender. This means that law enforcement agencies like the Fort Collins Police Department, Larimer County Sheriff, or Loveland Police Continue Reading