Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office
Coverage of Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office in the Nexus archive.
- Deputies seize almost 40K fentanyl pills after traffic stop in Centennial
A man was arrested after a traffic stop in Centennial led to the seizure of approximately 40,000 fentanyl pills by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.
- Firefighters rescues woman from a confined space at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Firefighters rescued a woman from a confined space at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning. The South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team responded to the incident, and the woman was extricated after nearly 80 minutes. She received medical evaluation on scene before being transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics.
- Water rescue operation underway at Cherry Creek State Park
A water rescue operation is underway at Cherry Creek State Park in Arapahoe County, Colorado. South Metro Fire Rescue, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office have responded to the incident. The situation is still developing and will be updated.
- Man shot, killed by Arapahoe County deputies after they say he attacked them with pole: Officials
A man was shot and killed by Arapahoe County deputies after allegedly attacking them with a metal pole. Deputies used a taser and other less-lethal force before firing their firearms, resulting in the man's death and minor injuries to one deputy. Both deputies involved were placed on paid administrative leave as the investigation continues.