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District Attorney Sentencing Release --- 12/05/2023

Today Victor Corwin was committed to the indefinite custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services for the murder of Christopher Johnson on July 19, 2021.

Posted: 
Tue, Dec 05 - 12:23 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Fentanyl Distribution Causing Death Case

Andrea Branco was sentenced today to ten years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for selling the fentanyl that killed Kara Gorman on September 1, 2022. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Branco’s guilty plea to Fentanyl Distribution Causing Death, a Class 1 Drug Felony, on August 8th, 2023, and she faced open sentencing with a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Posted: 
Fri, Nov 03 - 01:09 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Major Cases Prosecutor Lynzi Maas awarded Prosecutor of the Year by Colorado Drug Investigators Association

Deputy District Attorney and Major Cases prosecutor Lynzi Maas was honored with the Prosecutor of the Year Award by the Colorado Drug Investigators Association (CDIA).

Posted: 
Thu, Sep 14 - 04:45 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

8th Judicial Chief Deputy District Attorney Amanda Duhon Named Prosecutor of the Year

Chief Deputy District Attorney Amanda Duhon was awarded the Prosecutor of the Year, Robert R. Gallagher Award by the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council. Selected from over 800 prosecutors across Colorado, she was presented with the award at the 2023 annual conference by District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin.

Posted: 
Wed, Sep 13 - 11:50 am
Department: 
District Attorney

Warrant Clearance and Community Resource Fair returns to Fort Collins

Individuals who have outstanding warrants on certain lower-level offenses will have the chance to clear their warrants, work towards case resolution, and connect with community resources at the Warrant Clearance and Community Resource Fair.

Posted: 
Thu, Sep 07 - 03:50 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Crime Victim Compensation Board Seeks New Board Member

The Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Board for the 8th Judicial District is seeking a volunteer community member residing in Larimer or Jackson counties to serve a three-year term. Those interested in applying will need to complete an application and include a resume and letter of interest. The application is available online and will close on Wednesday, September 6, at 11:59 p.m.

Posted: 
Mon, Aug 28 - 12:24 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Names New Diversion Manager

District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin has named Jose Lopez-Nava as the new Diversion Manager for the 8th Judicial District.

Posted: 
Wed, Aug 02 - 01:41 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LCSO #SO23-1704, LPD #LP23- 1274, FCPS #FC23-2239 --- 2/18/2023

The CIRT investigation surrounding the February 18, 2023 use of force against Brent Thompson has been completed. 

ORIGINAL OPINION LETTER: 

District Attorney Opinion
Posted: 
Fri, Jul 21 - 11:14 am
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney's Office Releases 2022 Annual Report

The 2022 annual report for the District Attorney's Office is now available. Read through significant case summaries, insight into transparency and data collection, innovations and awards in criminal justice initiatives, and support efforts for staff.

Posted: 
Wed, Jul 19 - 02:40 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

Clear an Outstanding Warrant and connect with community resources at Loveland event

Residents who have outstanding warrants on certain lower-level offenses will have the chance to clear their warrants, work towards case resolution, and connect with community resources at the Warrant Clearance and Community Resource Fair.

Posted: 
Wed, Apr 12 - 11:28 am
Department: 
District Attorney

Survivor Voices: free community event planned for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The 8th Judicial District Victims’ Rights Week Committee will host a free community event and candlelight vigil honoring crime victims, survivors, and their families from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 26 in the Canyon West Ballroom at the Lincoln Center.

Posted: 
Wed, Apr 05 - 08:33 am
Department: 
District Attorney

Eighth Judicial Critical Incident Response Team Expands Protocol

District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin announces expanded protocols for Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations. These expanded protocols have been adopted by all 12 law enforcement agencies in the 8th Judicial District, which covers Larimer and Jackson counties.

Posted: 
Thu, Mar 30 - 09:44 am
Department: 
District Attorney

8th Judicial District Second Citizens Academy 2023 Applications Now Open

The 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin is pleased to announce the dates for the second annual Citizens Academy. The free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 28th to April 20th, 2023.

Posted: 
Wed, Mar 01 - 11:15 am
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LCSO #SO22-10249, LPD #LP22-9205, FCPS #FC22-16155, WPD #WP22-21168, CSU #CS22-1666 --- 11/21/22

The criminal investigation surrounding the November 21, 2022 Officer-Involved Shooting of Justin Anderson has been completed and submitted to my office for an opinion.

ORIGINAL OPINION LETTER: 

District Attorney Opinion
Posted: 
Fri, Feb 10 - 10:56 am
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LPD #22-97813, LCSO #22-16906, FCPD #22-16906, CSUPD #22-1732, WPD #22-21493 --- 12/8/2022

The criminal investigation surrounding the December 8, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting of Randy Goens has been completed and submitted to my office for an opinion.

Original Opinion Letter:

Posted: 
Fri, Jan 20 - 04:14 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LCSO #22-9352, LPD #22-8351, FCPS #22-14751, WPD #22-20101, JPD #22-9867, DTF #22-130

The criminal investigation surrounding the October 21, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting has been completed.

Original Opinion Letter:

LCSO Officer-Involved Shooting --- 10/21/22

 

Posted: 
Mon, Dec 19 - 04:36 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney's Office Facility Dog --- 11/29/22

The District Attorney's Office for the 8th Judicial District of Colorado welcomes Zion VII, a facility dog, to the office.  

Original Release:

Zion Press Release
Posted: 
Tue, Nov 29 - 09:01 am
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LPD #22-7642 --- 9/29/22

The CIRT investigation into the assault of the Fort Collins Police Sergeant on September 29, 2022, has been completed.

Original Opinion Letter:

DA Opinion Letter Re: Officer Involved Incident --- 9/29/22
Posted: 
Fri, Oct 28 - 09:28 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion , LCSO #22-8087, FCPS #22-12772, BPD #22-9249 --- 9/14/22

The criminal investigation surrounding the September 14, 2022, Officer-Involved Incident has been completed.  

Original Opinion Letter:

LCSO Officer-Involved Incident --- 9/14/22

Posted: 
Thu, Oct 27 - 04:44 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

District Attorney Opinion, LCSO #22-7704, LPD #22-6804, #FCPS #22-12075 --- 9/2/22

The CIRT investigation surrounding the September 2, 2022, Officer-Involved Shooting has been completed.

Original Opinion Letter:  District Attorney Opinion Letter 09/28/2022

Posted: 
Tue, Sep 27 - 08:20 pm
Department: 
District Attorney