Colorado lawmaker proposes new rules of engagement for law enforcement during protests
Sponsor: People can seek redress of grievances
A Colorado lawmaker, who says the First Amendment is his favorite, has introduced a bill that would limit law enforcement s ability to disperse crowds involved in demonstrations.
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DENVER â A Colorado lawmaker, who says the First Amendment is his favorite, has introduced a bill that would limit law enforcement s ability to disperse crowds involved in demonstrations. I think the bill is about creating some clarity, said Sen. Jeff Bridges. There s a lack of clarity between protesters and police, when a peaceful protest becomes a dangerous protest, a protest that police have a duty to shut down.
Controversy arises as authorities investigate animal carcasses
GREELEY, Colorado (KCNC) Weld County and state of Colorado officials called to a property on the northeast side of Greeley last week discovered at seven dead and decomposing animals inside the livestock pens. Due to the acceptable health conditions of the animals that were still alive, officials took no action against the animals’ owner.
That doesn’t sit well with many who have seen the photos.
Floss Blackburn, the executive director of the Denkai Animal Sanctuary, posted the photos on Facebook.
“These animals are not receiving proper care,” she wrote in a plea to investigators.
A July trial date was set for Steven Pankey who s accused of killing the 12-year-old girl. Author: Janet Oravetz (9News) Updated: 10:45 AM MST February 3, 2021
WELD COUNTY, Colo. The man accused of killing 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews in 1984 pleaded not guilty in court in Weld County Wednesday morning.
Steven Pankey entered the plea during an arraignment hearing which was attended by Jonelle s parents and sister. Following his plea, the judge set a July 12 start date for his trial which is expected to last 15 days.
A grand jury returned an indictment against Pankey in October 2020 in connection with the death of Matthews. He is facing first-degree murder charges, a second-degree kidnapping with a weapon charge, as well as two sentence-enhancing crimes of violence counts.
A July trial date was set for Steven Pankey who s accused of killing the 12-year-old girl. Author: Janet Oravetz (9News) Updated: 10:45 AM MST February 3, 2021
WELD COUNTY, Colo. The man accused of killing 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews in 1984 pleaded not guilty in court in Weld County Wednesday morning.
Steven Pankey entered the plea during an arraignment hearing which was attended by Jonelle s parents and sister. Following his plea, the judge set a July 12 start date for his trial which is expected to last 15 days.
A grand jury returned an indictment against Pankey in October 2020 in connection with the death of Matthews. He is facing first-degree murder charges, a second-degree kidnapping with a weapon charge, as well as two sentence-enhancing crimes of violence counts.
Weld County Sees Drop in Fatal Accidents From Targeted Patrolling
Traffic fatalities on Weld County roads in rural areas saw a drastic drop in 2020 according to CBS Denver. Patrolling by both Weld County Sheriff s Office and Colorado State Patrol in areas resulted in a 40 percent decrease in accidents resulting in fatalities.
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Studies state that most fatal accidents occurred on rural roadways and not on Interstate 25. Law enforcement targeted areas of highways 14, 34, 52, 392, and Interstate 76.
The studies also showed that most of the fatal accidents were caused by human error and violations that included running stop signs, speeding, and improper lane changes. The COVID-19 pandemic for the decreased fatal accidents was ruled out as the Colorado State Patrol and Weld County Sheriff s Office saw statistics remain flat during this time.