Posts tagged 2012
Boulder police investigating weekend assault; release sketch of suspect
Sep 12th
Boulder police are investigating an alleged assault which took place during the early-morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 on the Hill.
The assault occurred near Broadway and Regent Drive. The 19-year-old victim told police that he was with a small group of male friends around 12:15 a.m. when they exchanged words with another group of young men, who were across the street on Broadway.
The victim says that the other group of men crossed Broadway and became aggressive with his group of friends. The victim says that one of the males began hitting him in the face, and that he fell to the ground. When comments were made about calling the police, the group of males fled going south towards Baseline.
Police were contacted after the incident while the victim was at the hospital receiving treatment. He says neither he nor his friends recognized any of the young men who became aggressive with them. The suspect was subsequently contacted by a witness and seemed to brag about the assault. He may have sustained minor injuries to his left hand resulting in bloody knuckles.
A witness to the assault was able to provide information for the Boulder Police Department’s sketch artist, and police are releasing the attached sketch of the suspect who is believed to be responsible for the assault.
The suspect is described as a white male, believed to be in his late teens to early 20’s, approximately 5’10” – 6’ tall and 180 lbs. He has dark brown curly hair. He was seen wearing a long tank top with wide horizontal stripes described as green and black in color. He was wearing a dark beanie cap and cargo-style shorts.
Anyone who may have been in the area of Regent and Broadway and who may have seen the altercation is asked to contact Detective Heather Frey at 303-441-3369. 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 atwww.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.
Commander Scott Carpenter to attend rededication of Scott Carpenter Park Sept. 20
Sep 7th
2012 is the 50th anniversary of Carpenter’s historic space flight
The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department will host a park re-dedication of Scott Carpenter Park with Commander Carpenter in attendance at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. 
The park, located at 30th Street and Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, was dedicated to honor Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter in May 1963. Carpenter was the second American to orbit the earth, and 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of his historic space flight.
“We are honored that Commander Carpenter is able to attend this park rededication,” said Parks and Recreation Director Kirk Kincannon. “As a Boulder native and a truly exceptional American, the City of Boulder is proud of Scott Carpenter and delighted to host this rededication of the park named in his honor.”
For more information about the park rededication event, please contact Sally Dieterich at 303-413-7242.
Boulder sheriff, FBI arrest bank robbery suspect
Sep 7th
Yesterday September 6, 2012, members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office investigated the bank robbery of the Bank of the West, located at 97 2nd Avenue in Niwot, Colorado. The investigation led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for the arrest of Thomas Charles Snyder II, 45 years of age, for one count of Aggravated Robbery, a class 3 felony and one count of Theft, a class 4 felony. Bond was set at $50,000.
After reviewing the bank surveillance video, deputies recognized the suspect as somebody that had been previously incarcerated at the Boulder County Jail. With the assistance of deputies working in the jail, they were able to identify Mr. Snyder as the possible suspect. Additional follow-up was completed and late last night deputies applied for an arrest warrant for Mr. Snyder’s arrest.
At this time, the whereabouts of Mr. Snyder are unknown and the Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating him. Anyone with information may call the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Detective Section at (303) 441-3650.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through www.nococrimestoppers.com where they can send an anonymous e-mail or text message. Tips may be eligible for a case reward.
Attached to this media release is a booking photo of Mr. Snyder taken in February 2012.
