Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

A Colorado couple was charged in a fatal road rage shooting following a vehicle crash and pursuit in Jefferson County. Steven Cole Simpson, 25, faces first-degree murder charges for shooting Andrew Luke Bott, 23, during the chase, while his wife, Corryn Simpson, 26, was charged as an accessory. Evidence included 911 calls, surveillance footage, and seized firearms linking the couple to the incident.

Two suspects, Steven Simpson and Corryn Simpson, were arrested in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Andrew Bott following a hit-and-run crash. Steven faces a first-degree murder charge, while Corryn is charged as an accessory. The incident involved conflicting accounts of a collision between their BMW and a blue Ford truck, leading to a 911 call where gunshots were reported.

Felony theft charges were filed against Ulises Tajonar Diaz, owner of My Sons Landscape Group, after multiple homeowners in Jefferson County reported losing thousands of dollars on landscaping projects that were never completed. Additional homeowners, including Ryan Harmon, came forward with similar complaints about deposits paid for unfulfilled projects, prompting an ongoing investigation by Jefferson County prosecutors.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a suspect in a hit-and-run that turned into a deadly shooting in Littleton on Saturday night. The incident involved a hit-and-run followed by a fatal shooting.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting following a hit-and-run crash in Littleton. A blue Ford F-150 struck vehicles before fleeing, prompting a BOLO alert. Later, the truck was shot at, killing passenger Andrew Bott, 23. Investigators searched a Highlands Ranch home and seek dash cam and security footage from W. Bowles Avenue near S. Santa Fe Drive between 10:25 p.m. and 10:35 p.m. Saturday.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a suspect in a hit-and-run that turned into a deadly shooting on Saturday night in Littleton. The incident involved a collision followed by a fatal shooting.

A Jefferson County deputy crashed while en route to assist another deputy at a hospital, as reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in a statement to FOX31.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tyler Stahl was placed on paid administrative leave after being arrested and charged with DUI. He was found unresponsive in his car by fellow deputies and later released to a family member. Sheriff Reggie Marinelli stated the department will allow legal and internal processes to determine appropriate action.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a $9.7 million federal grant to expand its Wildland Fire Management Program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program will enhance wildfire prevention through staff, equipment, vegetation clearance, and homeowner incentives for defensible space and home hardening.

Colorado counties, including Jefferson County under stage 2 fire restrictions, have banned personal fireworks for the holiday weekend, with fines up to $600 for violations. Professional firework shows, like the Red, White, and You event in Littleton, remain permitted. Director Mark Techmeyer of Jefferson County Sheriffs Office emphasized strict enforcement and public cooperation to mitigate fire risks.

A suspect was arrested for allegedly setting a brush fire along Highway 74 in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Royce Ben Jameson, 25, from New Mexico, who faces charges of setting fire to woods or prairie and third-degree criminal trespassing.

Residents of Kittredge are cleaning up after severe floods caused significant mud and debris damage to homes. The Red Cross and local volunteers are distributing supplies and assisting with recovery efforts, while community members coordinate cleanup and support. Flooding exceeded 2013 levels, with water lines reaching up to three feet inside some homes near Avenue F.

Flooding in Evergreen and Kittredge areas of Jefferson County surpassed 2013 historic levels, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The Evergreen Metropolitan District issued a boil water advisory for multiple streets, and major erosion exposed sewer lines and caused a water main break affecting 200 customers.

Evergreen residents are advocating for improved safety on Evergreen Parkway after a hit-and-run crash killed Michael Longfellow and two other fatal crashes occurred in 2023. A petition led by Dave Masters calls for increased patrols, speed enforcement, and speed limit reviews. Colorado State Patrol and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are collaborating on enforcement and exploring automated speed enforcement technology.