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Goat Head In Cemetery Contained Threat To Judge

BROOMFIELD, Colo.  (CBS4) - A goat head that was found in a cemetery contained a threat to a judge.

The severed head was discovered over the weekend at the Olinger Evergreen Cemetery off Interstate 25 and Highway 7.

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It contained a threat against Judge Frances Simonet, who oversees juvenile cases in Adams County.

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Judge Frances Simonet (credit: courts.state.co.us)

An increase in security measures has been taken at the Adams County Courthouse as a result.

Court officials tell CBS4 that police are close to making an arrest, believing the suspect had a case before the judge.

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