Lawsuit against Glendale Police reaches confidential settlement
A lawsuit claimed two officers in Glendale, Coloardo, were not justified in their use of deadly force against John Pacheaco Jr. in October 2020.
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A lawsuit claimed two officers in Glendale, Coloardo, were not justified in their use of deadly force against John Pacheaco Jr. in October 2020.
The Other Guys declaring, "I'm a peacock! You gotta let me fly!" Phillips can take wing now. On May 12, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that neither Phillips nor fellow Glendale cop Neal McCormick will be charged for killing Pacheaco. The determination was welcomed by the Glendale Police Department, whose spokesperson, Captain Mike Gross, notes: "We agree with the district attorney’s decision, and thank them for their thoroughness, professionalism and transparency in their investigation. Any loss of life is a tragedy, and our sympathy is with the family of John Pacheaco." A...
2 Glendale officers won't be charged in fatal Halloween shooting John Pacheaco was fatally shot after he was found unresponsive in a reported stolen truck that was in the northbound lanes of South Colorado Boulevard. Author: Richard Cote Updated: 12:05 PM MDT May 12, 2021 DENVER — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann completed the review of a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened near South Colorado Boulevard and East Alameda Avenue last October and said no charges will be filed against the officers involved. According to a letter outlining her decis...
Nearly four hours later, at 6:42 a.m., another report about a Kia Soul surfaced. This time, the car was spotted on the 7500 block of Pierce Street — an area from which a Hyundai Elantra had been stolen. At 7:05 a.m., the suspects in the Soul and the Elantra turned up on the 8100 block of Kline Street, where they promptly attempted to swipe yet another ride, the APD notes. That car's owner turned up before they could do so, and was struck by either the Soul or the Elantra as the cars made their getaway. The owner's wounds are described as non-life-threatening.
Upon approaching the vehicle, the account continues, the officer peered inside to see four occupants, including the driver, who "was slumped over the steering wheel in a manner consistent with being asleep or passed out. The vehicle was in reverse and the driver had his foot on the brake." The officer positioned his patrol car in front of the minivan to prevent it from driving off, according to the GPD, then called fellow officers to assist before attempting to wake the driver. While the driver was initially unresponsive, the officer was eventually able to open the vehicle's door and attempt...