Colorado

Loveland Lawyer Publicly Censured by Colorado Supreme Court for Professional Misconduct in Personal Injury Case

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LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) – Loveland lawyer Sarah Schielke has received a public censure from the Colorado Supreme Court presiding disciplinary judge as a result of an incident that occurred two years ago. The ruling, which was approved on January 26 by Presiding Disciplinary Judge Bryan Large, came after Schielke’s close friend and client allegedly suffered injuries and emotional trauma. A public censure is a published reprimand that acknowledges a lawyer’s actions as grounds for disciplinary action, but does not prevent them from continuing to practice law, according to the terminology of the Colorado Supreme Court. … Read more

BATTLE Task Force’s Collaborative Efforts Lead to Significant Drop in Auto Theft Cases in Colorado

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GREELEY, Colo. — A statewide task force in Colorado, known as BATTLE, has been successful in combating the rise of motor vehicle theft in the region. BATTLE, which stands for Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement, was established in 2013 to streamline operations and funding among various law enforcement agencies. The collaborative nature of BATTLE has contributed significantly to its success, according to Cale Gould, program assistant of the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). CATPA, created in 2003, provides grants to state patrol-led programs like BATTLE. The task force fosters communication between departments targeting … Read more

Judge Rules to Unseal Arrest Papers after Shocking Testimony in Colorado Funeral Home Case

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A judge has ruled that the arrest papers in the high-profile funeral home case will be unsealed, following disturbing details that were shared in testimony. The case involves the owners of the Return to Nature funeral home, who have been accused of improperly storing nearly 200 bodies. This decision comes after arguments were heard from both the prosecutors and defense attorneys regarding the public availability of the arrest papers. The defense attorneys for Jon and Carie Hallford objected to the unsealing of the papers, expressing concerns about the potential impact on … Read more

Controversial Colorado Ped Patrol Sparks Concerns Over Vigilante Tactics

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LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — Adam Niman found himself in a dangerous situation when he was featured on the Colorado Ped Patrol YouTube Channel as a would-be predator in a live-streamed “catch” in September 2022. In the video, Tommy Fellows chased Niman while making threats and eventually falling in a culvert after Niman turned around and pointed a knife at him. Fellows, the founder of Colorado Ped Patrol, claimed that Niman had been lured to a 7-Eleven convenience store, thinking he was meeting a 13-year-old girl. Instead of being arrested for internet luring of a minor, … Read more