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Boulder Street alcoholic found dead in creek
0Boulder police investigating body found in Boulder Creek
arly this morning, a passer-by walking along Boulder Creek in the area of 13th and Arapahoe called police to report a body in the water, near the bank.
The man was deceased. He was a homeless person known to police, but his identity is not being released until authorities can determine whether the man had any family who should be notified.
According to a homeless man who spoke to police, he and the deceased man were drinking with a small group of transients until the early morning hours. Around 4 a.m. the group split up.
Police were not called until 6:30 this morning, when the passer-by noticed the body.
At this time, circumstances do not appear to be suspicious. The Boulder County Coroner has been notified.
The police department press release does make the connection between the street alcoholic drinking by the creek and his body being found in the creek. This is not an unusual demise for this population. To say that they are homeless or transient is misnomer according to experts who work with chronically addicted street people. They are no more transient than the student population at CU or IBMers who work in Boulder on monthly contracts. To call them homeless implies that all homeless are like this.
Some homeless are situationally homeless because of loss of job. This is seen more and more in Boulder. Many of them do not have a drinking problem. They just need and want work. Some so called homeless are mentally ill and are on the streets because they cannot cope in society, but they all don’t have alcohol problems.
Nationally, approximately 70% of “homeless population” are adult males in a dominant addiction such as alcoholism. They are homeless by choice: ie they would rather fly a sign for drinking money and stay by the creek. The other 30% are out of work people and the mentally ill.
Alcoholism is a serious problem in Boulder for the “homeless” and the employed alike
In this rare press release, it is unusual that the Boulder Police department makes a connection between this kind of death and drinking, but it is more likely than not in most homeless deaths in Boulder.
Chronically addicted males on Boulder streets account for millions of dollars spent each year in emergency services, hospital services and homeless shelter services.
Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
City, county fire crews contain grass fire along Diagonal Highway
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City, county fire crews contain grass fire along Diagonal Highway
City and county firefighters have contained a grass fire that broke out at about 3:30 p.m. today at 63rd Street and Diagonal Highway. Firefighters battled high winds that made conditions particularly challenging. As of 5 p.m., crews were reporting that the blaze was 100 percent contained.
Emergency officials used the Everbridge notification system to inform 1,300 households of the fire. No evacuations were ordered.
The fire, which spread to about 45 acres, started on City of Boulder Open Space and property owned by IBM, near a transformer just outside of Tom Watson Park.
Several agencies responded to the fire: City of Boulder Fire, Longmont Fire, Lafayette Fire, Louisville Fire, Boulder Rural Fire Protection District, Lefthand Fire Protection District, Rocky Mountain Fire Protection District, Mountainview Fire Protection District, Fourmile Fire Protection District, Sunshine Fire Protection District, Lyons Fire Protection District, Sugarloaf Fire Protection District, Boulder Emergency Squad, American Medical Response ambulance service, Boulder Police, Boulder Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, City of Boulder Open Space and Boulder County Open Space.
Officials are anticipating that high winds could pick up ash and dust. Individuals with respiratory concerns are advised to stay indoors and limit their exposure to particulate matter. Firefighters are planning to remain on scene throughout the night to monitor and respond to any potential hot spots.
The city-county Emergency Operations Center has been activated and updates, including road closures information, are being posted atwww.boulderoem.com/emergency-
Boulder Police accepting applications for Victim Advocate volunteers
0The Boulder Police Department is seeking victim advocate volunteers to work closely with police officers, providing support and assistance to community members who have become victims of crimes, accidents, natural disasters or other critical events.
Applicants must be a least 21 years old and must be able to attend a required 40-hour training course covering crisis intervention, community resources, active listening and emotional responses to grief and trauma. The training will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. It begins April 3 and runs through April 21.
Victim advocates are asked to make a one-year commitment and to be available for one shift per month.
For more information or to obtain an application for either volunteer opportunity, please contact Susan Townley at 303-441-4048 orTownleyS@bouldercolorado.gov.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 30.
22Boom looking back at Boulder 2011
0Airs starting tonight on BV-22 on Boulder Cable channel 22 all over Boulder County. Jann Scott , host, takes you through a TV journey of Boulder over the past year. An interweb video playlist is here for you to preview. Jann Scott is Boulders premier TV talk show host and was a pioneer in internet broadcasting in America. His TV show series has out lasted every show that has ever come out Boulder including many multi million dollar internet attempts. Enjoy this new rendition and tell you friends.
Boulder police: Serial attempted rapist strikes
0October 30th, 2011
Boulder Police are investigating an Attempted Sex Assault and two additional related residential Trespasses in the 1100 block of Lincoln Place. The crimes occurred between 4 AM and 5 AM on Saturday morning, October 30th, 2011.
All three crimes appear to have been committed by the same male suspect described as-White/Male, Mid-20s, 5’8”-5’10”, Medium Build, short Lt Brown “buzz cut” Hair style, no facial hair or glasses, wearing a dark colored jacket and blue jean pants
The suspect entered through unlocked front doors of all three residences. The suspect’s movement within bedroom areas awakened each of the female victims.
Residents are encouraged to be vigilant in the security and safety of their residences, to include locking their exterior doors/windows and using appropriate exterior/interior illumination, while home or away.
Anyone with information about these crimes is encouraged to contact the Boulder Police Department at (303) 441-3333.
Those with information who wish to remain anonymous should contact Boulder County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or (800) 444-3776. Those submitting tips that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Boulder County Crime Stoppers.
Boulder police arrest attempted holdup man
0Boulder police make arrest in University Hill robbery; looking for second suspect
Boulder Police arrested a 21-year-old man who allegedly attempted to rob a male victim at gunpoint in the University Hill area around 2 a.m. Police are looking for a female they believe to be his accomplice, and investigators would like to speak with a group of men who may have encountered the suspect after the robbery. The suspect may have confronted them with a gun.
Elijah Belizare Daniel Bravo (DOB 06/26/1990) faces charges of Aggravated Robbery and Felony Menacing. The male victim told police that Bravo first approached him near 10th and Pleasant Streets, and asked for a cigarette. The victim gave Bravo a cigarette. Bravo then allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and demanded money. The victim had no money, and Bravo and the female left together on foot.
Shortly after the incident, the victim overheard a large group of males talking about how they had beaten up a male who had pulled a gun on them. The victim then called police.
Officers located Bravo (but not the female) in the area of University and 10th Streets. Bravo wasn’t carrying a weapon at the time of his arrest, but police located a gun investigators believe may have been used in the robbery.
Police are looking for Sierra Rose Garcia (DOB 07/05/1987) as a potential suspect. She is described as a white female, 5’4” tall, 108 pounds, with reddish-blonde hair. She may have a piercing under her bottom lip.
Boulder Police chief Mark Beckner asks media vampires to “would you Please!”
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Jann Scott Live from CATV 54 taking on News media 1997
In the late 1990s then police chief Tom Koby tried to reel the news media in over their frenzy feed coverage of the JonBennet murder. It back fired. Mark Beckner is all to aware of that episode and is cautious to repeat the tenor of that kind of reprimand. We did many Jann Scott Live TV shows about the news media rape of Boulder during that time.
One recommendation we have to Chief Beckner is for the Boulder PD to put up Media information on their website. The following is Mark Beckners’ letter to the media:
Dear members of the media:
As you know, we are a mid-size agency in a college town with lots of activity that tends to draw media attention. Unfortunately, we only have one PIO. While we take our media relationships, opportunities and responsibilities seriously, it is not reasonable to ask or expect one person to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have established some guidelines in the past with previous PIO’s and identified procedures the media should follow in getting updates or information after hours. Over time, and as turnover has occurred, these procedures have not been utilized. Although not new, I’d like to remind everyone of what these procedures are.
- · Our PIO is generally available (303-441-3370) and happy to help you with all your inquiries during normal working hours (M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with the exception of holidays and vacation). If you would like an update on a major case, we request that you call toward the end of the normal work day (M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) to obtain the latest information, rather than waiting until the evening hours to call. If not immediately available during business hours, our PIO will get back to you as soon as possible.
- · If you have routine questions or want some information on something that has happened or is happening after hours, the proper procedure is to call our dispatch center at 303-441-3333. Dispatch will field your request and forward it to an on-duty supervisor who will get back to you as soon as he/she can. Calling our PIO after hours is not helpful, as she is unlikely to have immediate access to the information.
- · We recommend that weekend reporters look ahead for stories they may wish to cover on the weekends and conduct any necessary interviews in advance. Unless something new develops or assistance is requested by an incident commander, our PIO will not be available for standup interviews to help media organizations catch up on stories that occurred during the work week.
- · Should we have a major event or major crime develop after hours that we know will attract a lot of immediate media attention, or there is a public safety need to get the information out quickly, the incident commander will contact our PIO to assist with providing you with information in a timely manner. This may occur in the form of a press release and phone interviews or the PIO responding to the scene. If the PIO is not available, someone will be assigned to act as a PIO for the particular incident, usually a Sergeant or Commander
- · If you need a copy of a closed or cleared report, you may contact our Records and Information Services unit (RIS) at 303-441-3300. This number may be called
at any time of day as RIS is typically available 24 hours a day (except some holidays). RIS is the only unit that can release reports. Calling the PIO for a copy of a report can actually take more time, as she has to relay the request to RIS for processing. The RIS staff will be able to tell you if the report is available to the public. Reports on open investigations are generally not available to the public. Our PIO can answer questions about individual cases or provide general information, but is not expected to read case reports to
reporters over the phone.
Please know that it is unlikely that an after-hours on-duty supervisor will be able to give you updates on cases being investigated by detectives or those that occurred on a previous shift. For these situations, it is best to check in with the PIO during regular hours. If something new should happen in one of these types of cases after hours and immediate release of this information is necessary, the detective commander will contact the PIO and ask her to alert you.
We are committed to be as informative as possible and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you on communicating important public safety information. These procedures are intended to help meet your needs while recognizing the staffing limitations of our department.
Please let me know if you have any questions about these procedures. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Mark R. Beckner
Chief of Police
Boulder, Colorado
FLASH! Boulder Flooding #boulderflood
07/14 3 p.m. Gold Hill residents advised to use Sunshine Canyon Drive
Fourmile Canyon Drive and Gold Hill Run are closed from Poorman to Dixon in Fourmile Canyon. Residents of Gold Hill are advised to take alternate routes. Sunshine Canyon Drive is clear.
7/14 2:56 p.m. Impacts to Ann U. White Trail/Wagon Wheel Gap Road
Water is currently running down Ann U. White Trail and rising quickly. Wagon Wheel Gap Road (off Lee Hill Road) may be affected because of trail drainage.
7/14 2:21 Call center now open
A public information call center is now open. Call 303-413-7730 for updates on today/tonight’s weather event and related emergency information.
7/14 2:12 p.m. – Rock slide on Boulder Canyon Highway 119
A rock slide has occurred on Highway 119 at approximately mile marker 35. The westbound lane is completely closed. The Boulder County Sheriffs Office and the Colorado Department of Transportation are en route to respond. Motorists can expect delays; alternate routes are advised.
7/14 1:10 p.m. – FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Fourmile Fire burn area
The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for the Fourmile Fire burn area effect immediately.
Prepare for possible flooding and take appropriate actions in low lying and heavy drainage areas for Fourmile Creek and Fourmile Canyon Creek.
The Boulder Emergency Operations Center is activated and providing support to field emergency operations.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
7/14 10:30 a.m. – Anne U. White Trail in north Boulder area is closed due to flooding
The Anne U. White Trail (which follows follows the Four Mile Canyon Creek in an area near north Boulder) was closed last night by the Sheriff’s office due to flooding. The trailhead is located off Wagonwheel Gap Road and Lee Hill Road.
Continued flash flood warnings in the trailhead area are expected throughout the day today. Damage to the trail, including wash-outs and log jams may require the trail to remain closed for longer for repairs.
Updates will be made available as repair assessments and time frames can be estimated by the Boulder County open space trails staff.
7/14 9:10 a.m. – Current status of Fourmile Fire burn area after last night’s storm activity
Boulder County Road Maintenance crews are in the area clearing roads and culverts. All roads are open with the exception of Fourmile Canyon from Poorman Road to Gold Run Road and Gold Run Road to Dixon Road. Even though the other roads are passable, people are being asked to proceed with caution because of the debris remaining on the roads.
This morning, deputies and firefighters are in the Fourmile burn area assisting residents and assessing damages. There have been reports of a number of structures (both residences and outbuildings) and vehicles that were damaged by the rising water and debris flows. The reports indicate that these occurrences were throughout the burn area and not in any one isolated location. At this time, we do not have any estimates of the total cost of damages from these storms.
The weather forecast for today is predicted to be similar to the weather patterns we experienced yesterday (July 13, 2011). Residents living in the Fourmile burn area need to remain alert and cognizant of the potential for additional flooding.
7/14 9 a.m. – Notice about water quality after heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall increases the flow of sediment into our local streams and creeks, increasing the cloudiness of water. As a result of recent heavy rainfall over the Four Mile burn area, this sediment has been significant, contributing to a temporary discoloration of Fourmile Creek and Boulder Creek.
The cloudiness and discoloration is an indicator of poor water quality and can mean an increased level of pathogens, such as E. coli and Giardia. People should always avoid drinking untreated and unfiltered water from streams, creeks, lakes, etc. Cloudy, fast-moving water may also have hidden debris that poses a safety risk, so people should avoid recreational activity in the creeks after heavy rainfalls or, at a minimum, exercise extreme caution.
Treatment plants for drinking water are designed to remove sediment and disinfect the water against pathogens, so the cloudy stream is not a concern for tap water. The City of Boulder does not draw any of its drinking water from these creeks.
7/14 1:10 a.m. – Secondary surge has occurred, no problems reported in city
The secondary surge on Boulder Creek has moved through the City of Boulder without causing any major impacts. While some emergency staff will remain at EOC throughout the night to monitor the possibility of more bad weather, no additional updates to this website are anticipated until after 8 a.m. unless there is a significant change in circumstances.
7/14 12:45 a.m. – Second surge possible in City of Boulder between 1:15 and 1:30 a.m. – no significant impacts anticipated
Emergency officials are expecting a possible second surge of water from the Fourmile Canyon burn area in approximately 30 to 45 minutes from now. This surge could affect Boulder Creek and move into a portion of the city east of Eben G. Fine Park, similar to what occurred several hours ago. The surge is expected to be no worse than the first one, when the excess water fanned out and dissipated without causing any major problems in the city. As a result, no alerts are being sent out and no sirens are being sounded. Police officers are, however, walking the creek paths and urging anyone who might be outdoors in these low-lying areas to move away from the water. Emergency crews continue to monitor the anticipated impacts in the city, and if notifications become necessary, will notify dispatch immediately.
7/13 8:18 p.m. – Event Update
Predicting Boulder Creek to rise to appoximately 1800 cfs, which will create nuisance flooding in low lying areas around the creek. Sirens being activated to warn people of flooding and to stay out of low lying areas. People living in Married-Studen Housing around 17th and Arapahoe should be aware of nuisance flooding in area.
7/13 8:15 p.m. – Water Surge near Boulder
The water surge is two miles from the City of Boulder.
7/13 8:10 p.m. – Additional road updates
Additional road updates:
Lee Hill at Lefthand Cayon is open.
Lee Hill at Old Stage closed.
784 Bow Mountain is closed.
1178 Carriage Hills is closed.
7/13 8:00 p.m. – Flood waters hitting Eben G Fine Park
Approximately 4-foot water surge hitting intersection of Boulder Canyon and Fourmile Canyon. Eben G. Fine park being evacuated. People must evacuate low-lying areas along Boulder Creek now. Approximately 15 minutes till 4-foot water surge hits City of Boulder limits. Boulder Police officers are in the area warning people of the expected water surge. Residents near Boulder Creek should stay alert and ready to evacuate.
7/13 7:45 p.m. – Event Updates
Flooding reported in Fourmile Canyon. Water levels appear to be receding. About 2″ of rain reported in burn area in less than one hour. One home reporting damage from significant debris flows in the 1500 block of Gold Run. Debris flows on many roads in area.
Four Everbridge (emergency call back) messages have gone out to different residential areas. First call went out at 6:22 p.m. to 304 numbers warning residents of active flooding in area. Second went out to 108 numbers at 6:48 p.m. with the same message. Third went out at 6:57 p.m. to 41 numbers advising to shelter in place because of road closures, and fourth went out at 7:24 p.m. to 67 numbers warning of flooding in low lying.
Members of the public are asked to not call the media line for information.
7/13 – 7:20 p.m. Road Closures
Storm is moving through. Fourmile Canyon Road is closed from Ingram Gulch to Logan Mill Road due to water and debris. Gold Run Road is closed at Dixon. Lee Hill is closed at Lefthand Canyon.
“alleged “sexual assault might have occurred He says she says
0Was it sexual assault rape or did she panic?
2:31; by BC1 staff reporter UPDATE: Last night after bar closing a girl got picked by a guy at a bus stop. after going into the stair well of the bus station and hanging with the guy for two hours, she claimed he raped her. Was she drunk? were they both high? Was it a “one thing led to another scenario?” was it sexual assault, rape or did the girl panic?? Has boulder gone rape crazy or are these reports over the top?? This one appears suspicious at best.
Boulder police seek information about sexual assault suspect
The Boulder Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a sexual assault suspect.
The incident occurred in the early-morning hours of July 2nd between 1:45 a.m. and 3 a.m. The victim told police she was standing at a bus stop in the 1100 block of Walnut when she was approached by the suspect. She asked the suspect for help getting a drink of water.
The two walked east on Walnut to Conor O’Neill’s pub, where they sat on the patio for several minutes. They then returned to the bus stop and the suspect led the victim to a stairwell in the northwest corner of the Randolph Center parking garage, where the assault occurred. The victim then ran across Walnut and approached a group of people and asked for help getting a ride home.
The victim spoke to several people between the bar and the parking garage, and Boulder Police would like to speak to anyone who had contact with the victim or suspect during that time.
The suspect is described as:
*Black male
*Early-to- mid 20’s
*5’7” to 5’8” tall
*Medium build and described as “fit”
*Wearing a white crew neck t-shirt, white “do-rag” and dark pants
*May have told the victim he was from the east coast
The case number for this incident is P11-8187.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Dixie Bliley at 303.441.4322. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
Boulder Police arrest suspect in attempted abduction
0Police have arrested the suspect in an attempted child abduction case that happened earlier this week.
Officers arrested Lwanga Basudde (DOB 12/04/1970) after a disturbance at the Carriage House day shelter in downtown Boulder. Police were called after Basudde refused to leave the premises. Employees reported that they felt threatened by his words and actions.
Basudde was arrested on charges of Harassment, Third Degree Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct in connection with the incident at the Carriage House. When police arrived, they recognized him as the possible suspect from the attempted abduction case based on a composite sketch provided by witnesses that was circulated to police and to the public.
The attempted abduction happened on May 23. Three boys said a black male approached them as they got off a school bus and tried to entice them into going to Denver with him. He allegedly grabbed one of them by the arm, but the boy struggled free and they ran to safety. No one was hurt.
Basudde was taken to the Boulder County Jail and will be charged with Attempted Second Degree Kidnapping in addition to the other charges.
The boys had reported initially that they believed the suspect was driving a green Jeep Wrangler with a black top. Detectives located the vehicle and have determined that it was not involved in this case.
