Posts tagged Felony Menacing
Pipe Bomb at Centaurus High School Suspect Arrested
May 14th
On Monday, 05/13/13, at approximately 9am officers of the Lafayette Police Department were dispatched to Centaurus High School located at 10300 South Boulder Road on the report of a possible explosive device located on campus.
Centaurus High School was placed on lockdown. Students were safely evacuated and transferred to nearby Ryan Elementary School.
Upon arriving on scene the responding Lafayette officers recognized the device to possibly be a pipe bomb and requested assistance from the Boulder County Bomb Squad. The FBI was also contacted and responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The Boulder County Bomb Squad was able to render the device safe and recovered valuable evidence.
Bomb dogs and their handlers from around the metro area responded to the scene and by 2100 hours had completed searches of the school and the parking lot, including student vehicles that had been left behind when the school was evacuated. No other devices were located, all evidence indicated there were no additional threats to Centaurus High School and the area was determined safe. Students can respond to the school and pick up their vehicles at their convenience.
Due to the response and assistance of the Boulder County Bomb Squad, the FBI, the ATF and all other metro agencies who responded to the scene, the Lafayette Police Department identified a male Centaurus student as a person of interest.
Investigators worked throughout the night and arrested a 16 year old male Centaurus student in conjunction with the explosive device found at Centaurus High School. The juvenile male was located at his residence in Boulder County. Investigators searched the residence and located additional evidence. There is no known motive at this time, however the investigation is on-going.
The juvenile suspect has been arrested on the following charges:
1. Possession of Explosive/Incendiary Parts, 18-12-109(6), Class 4 Felony (for items found at the house), 2 Counts
2. Felony Menacing, 18-3-206, Class 5 Felony.
3. Interference of Educational Institution-Credible Threat w/Deadly Weapon, 18-9-109, Class 1 Misdemeanor.
Due to this being a juvenile suspect and an active investigation there will be no further information, press releases or interviews released by the Lafayette Police Department.
Lafayette PD news release
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Boulder PDQ suffers a real armed robbery
Feb 6th
Robbery suspect displays handgun, demands cash from convenience store. Few handguns have been displayed in the spate of recent robberies.
Police in Boulder are investigating an Aggravated Robbery and Felony Menacing that occurred at the PDQ convenience store, located at 5200 Manhattan Circle, on Saturday, Feb. 4, around 12:36 a.m.
The clerk told police that the suspect entered the store wearing a jacket and a ski mask. He displayed a handgun and ordered two male customers who were in the store at the time to lie down on the floor. They complied. The suspect then demanded cash from the clerk. He cooperated and gave the suspect cash and cigarettes. The suspect left the store on foot, and police believe he left the area in a vehicle.
The suspect is described as follows:
- White male
- 5’8“ to 6’0” tall
- About 200 pounds
- Wearing a black ski mask
- Wearing a gray hoodie with the hood pulled up, blue jeans and gloves
No photos are available at this time.
The case number is 12-1602.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Brian Scott at 303-441-3381. 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.
Boulder cops arrest man in strip club robbery attempt
Oct 24th
Police have arrested Donald Paul Williams (DOB 4/5/1982) of Denver in connection with an aggravated robbery attempt that occurred at the Bustop Gentlemen’s Club on Aug. 11, 2011.
Williams was arrested on suspicion of Criminal Attempt – Aggravated Robbery and Felony Menacing. He was linked to the crimes through evidence left at the scene as well as from information received from the public.
Witnesses say that a suspect matching Williams’ description entered the Bustop a little before 1 p.m. and confronted the owner, demanding money and brandishing a gun. When the bar owner told another employee to call the police, the suspect fled on foot and was last seen in the industrial complex in the area where the Bustop is located.
Police searched for the suspect and requested assistance from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office canine team, but weren’t able to find him. They have been actively trying to locate him since the incident. Williams was found in Denver and arrested over the weekend. He is currently in custody at the Denver County Jail.
