The charges in the criminal complaints are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
'The DEA continues its commitment to safeguard the public by investigating those who illegally prescribe controlled substances.'
Nunez Molina is a raw opium gum source of supply for Jesus Gonzalez Penuelas. All the defendants are fugitives.
This matter was investigated by IRS-CI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy Chaffin.
According to court documents, Horne worked as a bookkeeper for a small family-run plumbing business in Fort Collins for 27 years.
“Prosecutions like this play an important role in keeping Colorado safe,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Matt Kirsch.
'Taxpayers want these funds to be used as intended -- to save businesses hit hard by the pandemic, not to line the pockets of criminals.'
'We are proud to work with our local and Federal partners to stop such individuals from bringing violence into our communities.'
By February 2021, he had submitted fraudulent applications that netted him $660,000 worth of payments.
'The U.S. Attorney’s Office will pursue any available federal charges to get dangerous criminals like him off the streets.'
Trujillo was legally prohibited from possessing firearms due to his 2012 Colorado felony conviction for identity theft.
Further investigation revealed that the defendant had been handling the firearm, including loading it.
Bryan Kirby, 44, was found guilty of vehicular homicide, reckless manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident causing death.
The men were involved in a guns-and-drug deal, according to court documents.
Castro pled guilty to the present charge on April 22, 2021.
Switzer previously pled guilty to an Information on April 26, 2021.
The sentence will be followed by 10 years of federal supervised release.
Ricardo Rodriguez, 44, spoke to CBS4 Sunday night via a video feed at the Denver Jail where he is being held on a weapons charge.
Police told ABC they feared a "Las Vegas-style shooting" was planned after the weapons were found on the eighth floor of the Maven Hotel.
Switzer claimed he donated $250,000 to the fraudulent “Church of Divine Sovereignty."
“Attempts to stop Raul Rosas-Zarsosa first with pepper balls and then with a Taser had no effect,” said Denver DA Beth McCann.
Two New Yorkers were killed in a private plane crash in Colorado on Sunday, authorities said.
Children in Colorado are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car this summer.
Denver police are investigating the incident in a neighborhood near South Logan Street and East Cedar Avenue.
"We are pleased that we caught this skilled con artist," Denver DA Beth McCann said.
Assistant United States Attorneys Pegeen Rhyne and Patricia Davies are handling the prosecution.
Zaghab allegedly received $660,000 in Economic Disaster Injury Loans and Paycheck Protection Program payments.
The Center On Colfax, which organizes Denver Pride, called it a "security incident" and said no arrests were made.
More than 500 people have suffered lightning-related injuries in Colorado since 1980, the National Weather Service said.
More details have been revealed in a Denver trial for a man who's accused of killing his son.
The vacancy will be created by the vacancy of the Honorable Judge Adam Espinosa.
Multiple shooters are suspected, police said.
The charges in the Information are allegations. The Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Byron Whitehorn, 52, offered young women rides home from LoDo bars and then sexually assaulted them, the Denver DA said.
A woman has died after she was struck by a vehicle Monday evening near Park Avenue West and Court Place, Denver police said.
The condition of bridges in Denver have been rated by the Federal Highway Administration.
A 2-year-old child was in a car when it was stolen in Denver, police said.
The victim has not yet been identified.