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SWAT Officer Shoots, Injures Person While Executing Search Warrant

A member of an Adams County SWAT team shot and injured someone Friday morning while executing a search warrant.

2013/05/17

Michael Smith (credit: Adams County Sheriff)

Man Convicted Of Murder In Motel Slaying

A man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of a woman at a motel last summer.

2013/05/10

Todd Helton in the Adams County Courthouse on May 7, 2013. (credit: CBS)

Helton Pleads Guilty To Impaired Driving Charge

Rockies star Todd Helton will pay a $400 fine and will spend a year on probation after pleading guilty Tuesday morning to a charge of driving while ability impaired.

2013/05/07

Don Quick Launches Attorney General Campaign

Former Adams County District Attorney Don Quick is hoping to become Colorado’s next attorney general.

2013/05/06

Distracted Driver Who Killed 2 Avoids Jail Term After Unusual Request

A distracted driver who killed two people in a collision a year ago won’t have to spend time in prison after relatives of the victims collectively decided to ask for leniency.

2013/04/26

A snake is rescued from the home. (credit: CBS)

Home With Thousands Of Reptiles Goes Up In Flames

Fire engulfed a home in the northeastern part of the Denver metro area Thursday morning at daybreak, causing heavy damage.

2013/04/18

An image of the backup on U.S. 36 (credit: CBS)

Motorcyclist Killed On U.S. 36 While Fleeing Police

A motorcyclist was killed early Monday morning after fleeing police and crashing on U.S. 36.

2013/04/15

Shootings Of Public Officials Bring Up Old Wounds For Adams County DA

Since the shooting of Colorado’s Corrections department chief late last month and the death of a district attorney in Texas last weekend prosecutors in both states have been more mindful than ever about personal security.

2013/04/03