Police Blotter - March 19, 2010

DUI

On March 13, 2010 at approximately 4:10 a.m., A Sheridan officer observed a speeding vehicle in the 3300 block of US285. The officer stopped the vehicle and upon contact, detected the odor of alcohol from the driver. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUI and possession of Marijuana. The driver was booked in at the Sheridan Police Department and summonsed into court.

Domestic Violence Kidnapping

On March 14, 2010 at approximately 7:43 p.m., Sheridan officers responded to the 2900 block of W. Hampden Ave. on a reported disturbance. When officers arrived they were advised that a man was dragging a female out of the back of the building. Officers located the victim who advised that her boyfriend physically assaulted her, then dragged her into the parking lot. The victim further stated that her boyfriend told her she was going to die tonight and had a gun in his vehicle. The victim was able to escape and the suspect fled. With the assistance of the Englewood Police Department the suspect was later located. The suspect was arrested and booked into the Arapahoe County Jail on multiple charges. The gun was not located and the suspect advised that he disposed of it in the South Platte River.

Child Abuse

On March 18, 2010 at approximately 11:45 a.m., Sheridan Police were contacted by the Arapahoe County Human Services regarding a possible child abuse. Sheridan Police were advised that the victim lives in the 3600 block of S. Lowell Blvd. During the investigation officers learned the victim’s stepfather struck her with a belt buckle leaving bruises to her leg. The suspect was located and booked in at the Sheridan Police Department and charged with child abuse.

Vicious Animal

On March 15, 2010 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Sheridan Police responded to Swedish Medical Center on a reported dog attack that occurred in the area of W. Milan Ave. and S. Knox Ct. When the officer arrived, he learned the female victim was attacked by a Pit Bull while walking home. The victim was treated for multiple injuries. Officers located and quarantined the dog until the outcome of the pending court case.