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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Comentarios por el Fiscal de Denver, John Walsh, sobre la detención en Coahuila, México de Pedro Ríos-Lopez, acusado de matar a su esposa en 2012 en Denver.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

After a years-long search, Pedro Rios-Lopez was arrested this week in Mexico. On April 28, 2012, Rios-Lopez stabbed to death his wife, Berta Rios-Lopez, in her house on South Bryant Street in Denver. Rios-Lopez has been charged with First-Degree Murder and is awaiting extradition back to Denver

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A Denver grand jury has returned an indictment charging 12 defendants with 187 counts of engaging in a wide-ranging, multi-state scheme involving multiple car thefts, forgeries, and car theft through predatory towing.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Stig Strong was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted in April of First-Degree Murder.On April 18, 2023, Strong murdered 34-year-old Jonathan Douglas outside Douglas' home in the La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood. @denverpolice.bsky.social

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

He then drove for several hours until he was arrested by troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol after a high-speed chase in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On March 8, 2025, approximately two hours after robbing a convenience store on south Colorado Boulevard, Vega shot and killed 35-year-old David Maffet in a house in the 2900-block of South Vine Street.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Augustine Vega was sentenced today to 76 years in prison. In August, Vega was convicted at trial of eight counts, including Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Burglary.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This occurred a total of three times in January of 2023.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This occurred a total of three times in January of 2023.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In January 2023, Avery met the 17-year-old victim near Civic Center Park and brought her to a house in Aurora, where Avery gave her methamphetamines in exchange for sex. She stayed with him for a few days, left and then was brought back to the Aurora home by Avery.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Carl Avery was sentenced today to 128 years in prison after being convicted in June of three counts of Patronizing of a Child Prostitute and three counts of Distributing Controlled Substances to a Minor.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Congratulations to prosecutors Lara Mullin and Amelia Sapp; Investigators Randy Denison and John Saulton; Victim Advocate Audrey Keen; Paralegal Holly Mandis; and Legal Administrative Assistant Dolores Huiting.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In January of this year, Mantych was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of First-Degree Murder. Mantych killed 28-year-old Marina Placensia on board the train they were riding from Wisconsin to Denver in September of 2016.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are proud to announce that several members of our office recently received the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council’s “Trial Team of the Year” Award for their outstanding work in the case against Angelo Mantych.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

That means working with community partners to prevent domestic violence and support survivors – and enforcing the law to hold offenders accountable,” said DA Walsh.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

“Even as crime overall has dropped, domestic violence has remained stubbornly and tragically high, making it a top priority for the Denver District Attorney’s Office.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The walk serves as a powerful reminder that domestic violence affects the entire community and that everyone has a role to play in supporting survivors.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

DA Walsh led a large group from our office at today’s “One Mile Closer to Hope” annual walk, which began at the Rose Andom Center and ended at Denver’s City and County Building.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tyler Nelson was sentenced today to 40 years in prison after being convicted last month of Second-Degree Murder. On September 24, 2024, Nelson shot and killed his wife, 30-year-old Breanna Canter, in their apartment in the 600-block of South Dayton Street.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

DA Walsh and several other members of our office’s leadership team were joined last night by more than 60 community members at the Montbello “Community Conversation.” Among the topics discussed were keeping our kids and communities safe and preventing domestic violence.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Innis Collins has been sentenced to 32 years in the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty last month to Second-Degree Murder. On April 22, 2022, Collins strangled his girlfriend, 19-year-old Namantha Noller Rice, in his Denver apartment.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DA Walsh presented the award for "Outstanding Achievement in Criminal and Constitutional Law" during today's graduation ceremony at the Denver Police Training Academy, where 31 new Denver Police officers were sworn-in. Congratulations to all of the new officers!

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In December 2023, Brice, who was 34 years old at the time, began engaging in sexual conduct with the victim, who was just 14. Approximately one month later, Brice attempted to force her into commercial sex work. When she refused, Brice brutally assaulted her.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Naheem Brice was sentenced today to 42 years to life in prison after being convicted in July of Attempted Human Trafficking of a Minor, Attempted Pimping of a Child, Assault with Extreme Indifference, Child Abuse, Distribution of Drugs to a Minor and Sex Assault on a Child.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

...and steal more than nine-thousand dollars in merchandise. Griggs-Sanders’ eight-year prison sentence will run concurrently with his 42-year sentence.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Adrian died a few days later. Griggs-Sanders was also sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty in April to Second-Degree Burglary in an unrelated case where he and several other defendants used a stolen car to crash into a small business...

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Joe Griggs-Sanders was sentenced late yesterday afternoon to 42 years in prison after pleading guilty in September to Second-Degree Murder. On November 14, 2024, Griggs-Sanders shot 16-year-old Adrian Ounnar while Adrian was in a car on East 61st Avenue in northeast Denver.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Patrick Apostol was sentenced today to 48 years in prison after being convicted in June of Second-Degree Murder. On September 10, 2020, Apostol shot and killed 31-year-old Zackary Smith in an alley behind 1725 Quince Street in east Denver.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On April 28, 2025, Whitham shot and killed 19-year-old Ileanna Hernandez and pistol-whipped a 19-year-old man at Union Station.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jakiem Whitham was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. On July 17, Whitham was convicted at trial of numerous charges, including First-Degree Murder and Attempted Murder.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In November 2024, he drove her to Colorado and told her that, if she made less than $500 for him per night, she would not be allowed in the house. Blackman controlled the victim by threatening her and her family. He also abused her physically and sexually.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Dajon Blackman was sentenced today to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude and Pimping. In February of 2024, Blackman recruited and trafficked a 25-year-old victim in California.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Of the 650 cases now being prosecuted by our Domestic Violence Unit, 375, or nearly 60 percent, involve strangulation.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

DA Walsh was one of several speakers at today’s press conference announcing the Denver County Strangulation Response Protocol, which establishes a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to identifying and responding to strangulation in domestic violence and sexual assault cases.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Patterson’s co-defendant, Travis Jackson, was convicted at trial of First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Assault. His sentencing is scheduled for September 18.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Conspiracy charge was in connection to the shooting death of 28-year-old Michael Milligan near Cheesman Park on November 30, 2023. The Attempted Assault charge was in connection to an unrelated non-fatal shooting in October of 2023.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Armoni Patterson was sentenced today to 45 years in prison. On July 10, 2026, Patterson pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the Second Degree and Attempt to Commit Assault in the First Degree.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Augustine Vega was convicted today of eight counts, including Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Burglary. On March 8, 2025, Vega shot and killed 35-year-old David Maffet in the 2900-block of South Vine Street. Vega will be sentenced on October 2.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In addition to the 17 people who were arrested and charged, the operation also resulted in the seizure of approximately 46 weapons; 15 pounds of cocaine, with an approximate street value of more than $100,000; 9 vehicles; $100,000 in jewelry; $35,000 in cash; and 5 pipe bombs.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The charges are the result of a lengthy joint operation between the Denver DA’s Office, the FBI’s Violent Criminal Enterprise Task Force and the Denver Police Department.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Denver DA's Office has filed charges against 17 people accused of conspiring to distribute drugs in bulk and retail amounts throughout the Denver metro area, including along the east Colfax corridor in Denver.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Tyler Nelson was convicted at trial today of Second-Degree Murder and First-Degree Assault. On September 24, 2024, Nelson shot and killed his wife, 30-year-old Breanna Canter, in their apartment in the 600-block of South Dayton Street. Nelson will be sentenced on September 30.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

DA Walsh delivered the openings remarks yesterday at the annual conference of the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance. Supporting victims and their families is one of our office's highest priorities.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It’s been a busy week out in the community for the Denver DA’s Office. DA Walsh and several members of our office took part in National Night Out, the Montbello 2020 Back to School Backpack Giveaway, and the Ballpark community’s safety walk.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

On June 8, 2024, Gurule drove the car that was used during the murder of 29-year-old Manuel Quintana at a gas station in west Denver. On May 1 of this year, Gurule was convicted at trial.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Simon Gurule was sentenced today to a total of 40 years in prison: 30 years for Second-Degree Murder and 10 years for First-Degree Assault. He was also sentenced to four years in prison for Accessory to a Crime, but that sentence will run concurrently to the 40-year sentence.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

According to the indictment, the value of the 41 stolen vehicles, stolen property, and property damage carried out by the criminal motor vehicle theft ring exceeds $900,000.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The statewide grand jury has indicted 11 defendants on 52 counts for allegedly carrying out a widespread motor vehicle theft ring that targeted vehicles parked at small municipal airports along the Front Range between July 2024 and January 2025.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

If you would like to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers at 720-913-7867.

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Denver District Attorney @denverda.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This occurred a total of three times in January of 2023. Avery failed to appear for the reading of his verdict and is now a fugitive. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact 911 or Denver Police.

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