Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office receives $9.7M federal grant to expand wildfire prevention program
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a $9.7 million federal grant to expand its Wildland Fire Management Program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program will enhance wildfire prevention through staff, equipment, vegetation clearance, and homeowner incentives for defensible space and home hardening.
- Colorado counties cracking down on personal firework use for the holiday weekend
Colorado counties, including Jefferson County under stage 2 fire restrictions, have banned personal fireworks for the holiday weekend, with fines up to $600 for violations. Professional firework shows, like the Red, White, and You event in Littleton, remain permitted. Director Mark Techmeyer of Jefferson County Sheriffs Office emphasized strict enforcement and public cooperation to mitigate fire risks.
- Suspect arrested for allegedly setting brush fire along Highway 74: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
A suspect was arrested for allegedly setting a brush fire along Highway 74 in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Royce Ben Jameson, 25, from New Mexico, who faces charges of setting fire to woods or prairie and third-degree criminal trespassing.
- Kittredge residents dig out from flood damage as Red Cross, volunteers mobilize to help
Residents of Kittredge are cleaning up after severe floods caused significant mud and debris damage to homes. The Red Cross and local volunteers are distributing supplies and assisting with recovery efforts, while community members coordinate cleanup and support. Flooding exceeded 2013 levels, with water lines reaching up to three feet inside some homes near Avenue F.
- Evergreen flooding surpasses 2013 historic levels; some residents under boil advisory
Flooding in Evergreen and Kittredge areas of Jefferson County surpassed 2013 historic levels, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The Evergreen Metropolitan District issued a boil water advisory for multiple streets, and major erosion exposed sewer lines and caused a water main break affecting 200 customers.
- 'I just want to make it a little bit safer': Evergreen residents push for safer roads on Evergreen Parkway
Evergreen residents are advocating for improved safety on Evergreen Parkway after a hit-and-run crash killed Michael Longfellow and two other fatal crashes occurred in 2023. A petition led by Dave Masters calls for increased patrols, speed enforcement, and speed limit reviews. Colorado State Patrol and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are collaborating on enforcement and exploring automated speed enforcement technology.