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Robert Denise Sentenced to 16 Years

Robert P. Denise Jr. was sentenced today to 16 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections followed by 10 years of Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Probation following a guilty plea to three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, a class three felony. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Denise’s guilty plea on April 4th, 2024.

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Fri, Jun 21 - 09:18 am
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District Attorney

Vincent Zamora Sentenced Today

Vincent Zamora was sentenced today to 40 years in the Department of Corrections, after pleading guilty to one count of murder in the second degree, a class two felony, and two counts of criminal attempt to commit murder in the second degree, a class three felony. Mr. Zamora pleaded guilty and was transferred into the adult criminal justice system on April 5th, 2024. At this time, Mr. Zamora is the only co-defendant in this case to have pled guilty as an adult. 

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Fri, Jun 14 - 04:58 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Sam Strait Sentenced to 25 Years

Sam Strait was sentenced today to the maximum sentence of 25 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections for distributing fentanyl which resulted in the death of a juvenile in July 2022. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Strait’s guilty plea to Fentanyl Distribution Causing Death, a Class 1 Drug Felony on November 27, 2023.

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Tue, Jun 04 - 04:52 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

2023 Annual Report is Here!

The 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office is proud to present our second Annual Report for our work in 2023. The purpose of this report is to highlight the dedication and compassion of the members of our office in serving our communities, increase our transparency and accountability to the community, and, therefore, build trust with victims, witnesses, and jurors.

To read our 2023 Annual Report, click HERE. 

Posted: 
Mon, Jun 03 - 11:34 am
Department: 
District Attorney

Joseph Michael Major Sentenced

Joseph Major was sentenced today to 10 years of Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Probation, 18 months in Community Corrections, and 120 days in jail, following a guilty plea of one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a Class 5 Felony, and one count of Child Abuse, a Class 2 Misdemeanor. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Major’s guilty plea on April 3rd, 2024.

Posted: 
Wed, May 22 - 04:16 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Jorge Arreola Sentenced to 32 Years

Jorge Arreola was sentenced today to 32 years in the Department of Corrections, after being found guilty by a jury on one count of attempted murder, a class 3 felony, and a sentence enhancer of a violent crime using a weapon on March 27th, 2024.

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Tue, May 21 - 04:53 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Fourth warrant clearance and community resource event a success

On April 6th, the 8th Judicial District hosted its fourth Warrant Clearance Event and community resource fair. This event was sponsored by the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Office of the State Public Defender, the 8th Judicial District Judicial Branch, and the Loveland Municipal Court. 

Posted: 
Tue, Apr 16 - 03:37 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

National Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 21-27

The 8th Judicial District Victims' Rights Week Committee will host two events to celebrate National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year's theme is How Would You Help? The 2024 theme asks all of us --- friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals --- how we can help crime victims.

Posted: 
Mon, Apr 15 - 09:33 am
Department: 
District Attorney

Tyler Joseph Zanella Sentenced to 12.5 Years

Tyler Zanella was sentenced today to the maximum of 12.5 years, with 10.5 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections with a preceding 2 years in the Larimer County Jail following a guilty plea to the top charge for each of his victims.

Posted: 
Fri, Apr 12 - 01:55 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Carlos Juarez Martinez Sentenced Today

Carlos Juarez Martinez was sentenced today to 10 years of Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Probation following a guilty plea to one count of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, a class 6 felony.

Posted: 
Mon, Apr 08 - 04:02 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Warrant Clearance and Community Resource Event Returns for 2024

A warrant clearance and community resource fair will be held at the Larimer County Loveland Campus at 200 Peridot Ave. in Loveland, CO on Saturday, April 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Posted: 
Tue, Mar 19 - 03:31 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Gordon McLaughlin Calls on Congress to Avert Cuts to Victim Crime Act

District Attorney, Gordon P. McLaughlin, joined over 700 prosecutors across the country to call on Congress to avert funding cuts to Victims of Crime Act grants. This comes after his trip to Washington DC to meet with Colorado delegates about this issue.

Posted: 
Tue, Mar 12 - 03:00 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Announcing Coffee Chats

To continue to increase our opportunities for community engagement, the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce our new Coffee Chats program.

On the fourth Thursday of each month, District Attorney, Gordon McLaughlin will host Coffee Chats at various coffee shops throughout Larimer and Jackson Counties. Each chat will have a topic relevant to our community and will give attendees a chance to ask questions and learn more about the work of the District Attorney’s Office.

Posted: 
Fri, Mar 08 - 09:26 am
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion Letter --- February 7, 2024, Officer-Involved Shooting at Springfield and Southridge, Fort Collins, Colorado --- LCSO (lead agency) #SO24- 1274; LPD #LP24-1072; CSUPD #CS24-216; and FCPS #FC24-1790

The CIRT Investigation surrounding the February 7th, 2024, use of force against Colten Sirio has been completed. 

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Tue, Mar 05 - 02:58 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Bron Austin Deal Sentenced

Bron Austin Deal was sentenced today to 60 days in the Larimer County Jail, 4 years of supervised probation as an Economic Crime Offender, and ordered to pay $24,617.18 in restitution following a guilty plea of Theft, a class 5 felony, and Fraud In Effecting Sales, a class 2 misdemeanor. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Deal’s guilty plea on January 19th, 2024.

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Mon, Mar 04 - 10:45 am
Department: 
District Attorney

Victor Benavente Sentenced

Victor Benavente was sentenced today to 15 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections following a guilty plea of Burglary 1, a class 3 felony. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Benavente’s guilty plea on February 1, 2024.

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Thu, Feb 15 - 04:36 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LSCO #24-258, FCPS #24-287, LPD #24-190, WPD 24,-193, CSUPD 24-19, CSP 3C24-32, TPD #24-10, WCSO #24-119, SPD #23-3, APD #24-28, and Windsor/Severance Fire #24-79

The CIRT investigation surrounding the January 7th, 2024, use of force against Damian Jackson has been completed. 

Original Opinion Letter: 

District Attorney Opinion 1/7/2024

Posted: 
Fri, Feb 09 - 03:07 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

2024 Citizens Academy Application is Live

Apply to be a part of the third-annual Citizen's Academy for the 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 

Posted: 
Thu, Jan 25 - 09:31 am
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LCSO #23-11287; LPD #23-9387; CSUPD #23-1762; TPD #23-778; FCPS #23-15796 --- 11/16/23

The criminal investigation surrounding the November 16, 2023, Officer Involved Shooting of William Hayes has been completed and submitted to my office for an opinion.

 

Original Opinion Letter:

 

Posted: 
Tue, Jan 02 - 06:12 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LCSO 23-10865; LPD 23-8959; FCPS 23-15067; GPD 23G017442; CSUPD 23-1643 --- 11/03/2023

The CIRT investigation surrounding the November 3, 2023, use of force against Sire Nolasco has been completed.

 

Original Opinion Letter:

 

District Attorney Opinion 11/3/2023

Posted: 
Fri, Dec 22 - 09:36 am
Department: 
District Attorney