Arapahoe Sheriff

The highway has been reopened.

#TRAFFIC ALERT: Sheriff deputies are on scene of a four vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 between E. County Line Rd. and E. Dry Creek Rd. Three lanes are shut down, only one lane is currently open. The crash involved a tractor trailer and three cars. @SouthMetroPIO and @ColoradoDOT are also on scene. No injuries reported. All lanes should be reopened shortly.

A car fire at Smoky Hill Library damaged three cars, two of which were declared total losses. On May 11, around 11:30 a.m., deputies responded to the parking lot in the 5400 block of S. Biscay Circle after a driver reported his car began smoking while he was driving to the library. He went inside to call 911, but when he returned, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The driver told deputies his 2016 Volvo SUV had been experiencing mechanical problems. The Volvo and a nearby Honda were both destroyed, while a Mazda parked close by also sustained damage. @SouthMetroPIO extinguished the blaze. There were no injuries.

⚠️ BE ON THE LOOKOUT ⚠️ Deputies are advising residents in the area of S. Holly Street and E. Dry Creek Road in Centennial to be alert due to a bobcat that has been spotted in the area. • Keep pets on a leash and bring them inside if possible • Do not approach or attempt to feed the animal • Give the bobcat plenty of space • Report any aggressive behavior to local authorities

UPDATE: The fatal crash occurred at 11:40 p.m. at the intersection of E. Smoky Hill Rd. and S. Telluride St. Investigators say it involved two vehicles, with one car T-boning the other. An adult woman was killed. There were no other injuries. The ACSO Traffic Safety Unit is leading the investigation.

#TRAFFIC ALERT: Deputies are on scene of a fatal traffic accident at E. Smoky Hill Rd. and S. Telluride St. in Centennial. Lanes are closed in all directions at that intersection. Please find an alternate route. We will update when the investigation is complete and the roads are reopened.

UPDATE: All roads have reopened.

On April 28 at 4:30 p.m., the Special Response Team received a @Flock_Safety alert about a stolen vehicle near E. Mississippi Ave. and S. Peoria St. Deputies found the car in a King Soopers parking lot on S. Havana St., where they saw a man enter the vehicle. They conducted a safe, high-risk stop and detained the driver. During the investigation, the driver told deputies there were illegal firearms in the car. Deputies recovered an AK-47 and a MAC-10 with a suppressor, both with defaced serial numbers, along with a large amount of ammunition. Johnathan Quintero, 41, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including auto theft and weapons violations. Excellent work by our Special Response Team in helping keep our community safe! #StolenVehicle #TrafficStop #ArrestMade

FIRE RESTRICTIONS DROP TO STAGE 1 IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY. Recent moisture and relative humidity have allowed Sheriff Tyler Brown to ease fire restrictions in Arapahoe County. Effective immediately, fire restrictions in unincorporated Arapahoe County, Centennial, Foxfield, and Deer Trail have been downgraded from Stage 2 to Stage 1. To learn more about what is and isn't allowed in a Stage 1 fire ban, click here: arapahoeco.gov/BurnBanInforma… @CentennialGov @ArapahoeCounty

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Assigns First Full-Time School Resource Officer to Bennett Schools Bennett, CO - The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the assignment of Deputy Kelly Searle as a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) serving @School29j, beginning today. Deputy Searle, an eight-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, will be based at Bennett High School and will also support Bennett Middle School, Bennett Intermediate School, and Bennett Elementary School. The assignment reflects the Sheriff’s Office’s continued commitment to public safety in the @TownofBennett, and the surrounding areas. “SROs provide a level of safety and security that is unmatched in the event of a violent incident at a school by serving as the first line of defense to save lives,” says Bureau Chief Ken McKlem. “In addition to that critical role, they mentor students, teach classes, respond to Safe2Tell tips, and help connect young people with resources when they are in crisis.” Read the full news release here: arapahoeco.gov/NewBennettSRO

7:56 pm update: Parker Road is back open. Road Closure Both directions of Parker Road are closed at Iliff Ave. due to an injury accident. Take an alternate route if possible. Updates will be provided as they become available.

The first deputy at the scene of a house fire in Centennial acted immediately and kicked in the front door to search for anyone trapped inside. Deputy Ligon, a School Resource Officer, then turned his attention outside, where he helped locate a dog hiding in a backyard. The fire ultimately destroyed two homes in the 19700 block of E. Radcliff Pl. on April 20. Thankfully, no one was injured. This incident is a reminder that Arapahoe County is currently under a Stage 2 Burn Ban due to extremely high fire danger. All open burning is prohibited, including fire pits, wood-burning fires, and charcoal grills. Even a small ember can ignite a fast-moving and dangerous fire. Please follow the restrictions to help protect the community and first responders. More information about the Burn Ban and any exceptions can be found here: arapahoeco.gov/BurnBanInforma….

On April 10, the Special Response Team conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired plates. During the stop, deputies saw an open marijuana container in plain view. Four people were detained, and while one was being questioned, he took off running. He didn't get far. Deputy Neyhart immediately pursued the man and quickly caught up to him, ultimately taking him into custody in front of a nearby store. The suspect was identified as Anthony Herrera, 33, a wanted fugitive with a serious criminal history, including first-degree murder. Outstanding work by Deputy Neyhart in getting this dangerous individual off the street. Protecting our community is always our top priority. #TrafficStop #FootPursuit #WantedFugitive

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications this Saturday! The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — a quick and easy way to keep medications out of the wrong hands. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will have two convenient drop-off locations: - Sheriff’s Office Headquarters – 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial - Smoky Hill United Methodist Church – 19491 E. Smoky Hill Road No questions asked. Just drive up and drop off.

Nearly a dozen sheriff deputies responded to a house fire that broke out just after 9:00 a.m. in the 19700 block of E. Radcliff Pl. in Centennial. One home was completely engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to a neighboring house. Thick smoke was visible from miles away. Five deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office arrived seconds before firefighters and began evacuations. One home was empty, but six people and a dog were inside the second home—all were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. ACSO victim advocates were also on scene to support the affected families. Fire crews from @SouthMetroPIO and @AuroraFireDpt responded and extinguished the fire. The cause has not yet been determined.

The pedestrian who was killed is a 31-year-old male who is believed to be homeless. He was struck while walking across E. Arapahoe Rd. at 2:05 a.m. When deputies arrived, they attempted life-saving measures, but the man died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle who hit the pedestrian is not facing any criminal charges at this time. That driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. This remains an open and active investigation by the Traffic Safety Unit.

UPDATE: All lanes of eastbound Arapahoe Rd. are reopened.

Arapahoe sheriff deputies and @SouthMetroPIO are on scene of a fatal auto vs. pedestrian accident in Foxfield at E. Arapahoe Rd. and S. Lewiston Way. It happened around 2:00 a.m. All lanes of eastbound Arapahoe Rd. are closed from S. Parker Rd. to S. Lewiston Way and will remain closed for several hours while the Traffic Safety Unit completes its investigation. We will update when the road is reopened. Please avoid the area for now and find an alternate route.