District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin has named Jose Lopez-Nava as the new Diversion Manager for the 8th Judicial District.

Posted: 
Wed, Aug 02 - 01:41 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The CIRT investigation surrounding the February 18, 2023 use of force against Brent Thompson has been completed. 

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Posted: 
Fri, Jul 21 - 11:14 am
Department: 
District Attorney

The 2022 annual report for the District Attorney's Office is now available. Read through significant case summaries, insight into transparency and data collection, innovations and awards in criminal justice initiatives, and support efforts for staff.

Posted: 
Wed, Jul 19 - 02:40 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Residents who have outstanding warrants on certain lower-level offenses will have the chance to clear their warrants, work towards case resolution, and connect with community resources at the Warrant Clearance and Community Resource Fair.

Posted: 
Wed, Apr 12 - 11:28 am
Department: 
District Attorney

The 8th Judicial District Victims’ Rights Week Committee will host a free community event and candlelight vigil honoring crime victims, survivors, and their families from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 26 in the Canyon West Ballroom at the Lincoln Center.

Posted: 
Wed, Apr 05 - 08:33 am
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin announces expanded protocols for Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations. These expanded protocols have been adopted by all 12 law enforcement agencies in the 8th Judicial District, which covers Larimer and Jackson counties.

Posted: 
Thu, Mar 30 - 09:44 am
Department: 
District Attorney

The 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin is pleased to announce the dates for the second annual Citizens Academy. The free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 28th to April 20th, 2023.

Posted: 
Wed, Mar 01 - 11:15 am
Department: 
District Attorney

The criminal investigation surrounding the November 21, 2022 Officer-Involved Shooting of Justin Anderson has been completed and submitted to my office for an opinion.

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Posted: 
Fri, Feb 10 - 10:56 am
Department: 
District Attorney

The criminal investigation surrounding the December 8, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting of Randy Goens has been completed and submitted to my office for an opinion.

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Posted: 
Fri, Jan 20 - 04:14 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The criminal investigation surrounding the October 21, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting has been completed.

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Posted: 
Mon, Dec 19 - 04:36 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The District Attorney's Office for the 8th Judicial District of Colorado welcomes Zion VII, a facility dog, to the office.  

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Posted: 
Tue, Nov 29 - 09:01 am
Department: 
District Attorney

The CIRT investigation into the assault of the Fort Collins Police Sergeant on September 29, 2022, has been completed.

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Posted: 
Fri, Oct 28 - 09:28 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The criminal investigation surrounding the September 14, 2022, Officer-Involved Incident has been completed.  

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Posted: 
Thu, Oct 27 - 04:44 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The CIRT investigation surrounding the September 2, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting has been completed.

Original Opinion Letter:  District Attorney Opinion Letter 09/28/2022

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 27 - 08:20 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The CIRT investigation surrounding the June 1, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting has been completed.

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Posted: 
Tue, Sep 20 - 05:18 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The CIRT investigation surrounding the July 12, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting has been completed.

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Posted: 
Thu, Aug 18 - 03:47 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

               The Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board of the 8th Judicial District has made available a grant application for agencies or individuals who serve crime victims in Larimer and Jackson County.  Grant applications are due no later than midnight, September 1, 2022.  Award decisions will be announced in mid-October.  Funding will cover the 2023 calendar year (1/1/2023 – 12/31/2023).

Posted: 
Mon, Aug 01 - 03:07 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

The criminal investigation surrounding the April 14, 2022, shooting of Aerie Sadler has been completed and submitted to my office for an opinion.

 

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Posted: 
Mon, May 16 - 03:49 pm
Department: 
District Attorney