23rd Judicial District
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Parker man found guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting four women he met through dating apps
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A Douglas County jury on Tuesday convicted a Parker man who drugged and sexually assaulted four women he met through dating apps. David Kats, 56, faces anywhere from probation to life in prison on 12 counts of sexual assault and five counts of second-degree assault, according to a 23rd Judicial District news release. In court,…
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Douglas County businesses to pay fines for unreported thefts under proposed ordinance
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Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday advanced an ordinance aimed at curbing retail theft by penalizing businesses that refuse to report shoplifters to law enforcement. The proposal is notable in that it shifts the onus of responsibility to businesses. Officials said the ordinance is designed to encourage corporations to adopt policies favoring the reporting of shoplifting…
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Douglas County withdraws proposal for 23rd Judicial District office in Lone Tree
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Douglas County Commissioners on Thursday withdrew the proposal to locate a new 23rd Judicial District office next to a residential area in Lone Tree. Douglas County commissioners, who will decide the site of the new office, voted, 2-1, to drop the proposal during a community town hall meeting Thursday at The Lone Tree Hub. Commissioners…
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Lone Tree residents protest plans to locate new 23rd Judicial District office near Heritage Hills neighborhood
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Several Lone Tree residents are pushing back against one of the proposed locations for an office that will host the brand new 23rd Judicial District, which will encompass Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. The new office will also offer pre-trial and probation services. The pushback from residents is directed at locating the office at One Lincoln…
