Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
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Evergreen High School Investigation Complete
The investigation into the shooting at Evergreen High School has concluded. For additional information, please see the full press release on our website by clicking here:
https://www.jeffco.us/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/2554
The investigation into the shooting at Evergreen High School has concluded. For additional information, please see the full press release on our website by clicking here:
https://www.jeffco.us/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/2554
February 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Evergreen High School Investigation Complete
The investigation into the shooting at Evergreen High School has concluded. For additional information, please see the full press release on our website by clicking here:
https://www.jeffco.us/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/2554
The investigation into the shooting at Evergreen High School has concluded. For additional information, please see the full press release on our website by clicking here:
https://www.jeffco.us/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/2554
Increased Mountain Lion Activity
Jefferson County has seen two confirmed and one suspected mountain lion attacks on pets within the past month. The confirmed incidents happened within about six miles of each other near South Deer Creek Road and Pleasant Park Road.
Jefferson County has seen two confirmed and one suspected mountain lion attacks on pets within the past month. The confirmed incidents happened within about six miles of each other near South Deer Creek Road and Pleasant Park Road.
February 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Increased Mountain Lion Activity
Jefferson County has seen two confirmed and one suspected mountain lion attacks on pets within the past month. The confirmed incidents happened within about six miles of each other near South Deer Creek Road and Pleasant Park Road.
Jefferson County has seen two confirmed and one suspected mountain lion attacks on pets within the past month. The confirmed incidents happened within about six miles of each other near South Deer Creek Road and Pleasant Park Road.
Cheezo Check-In: Gaming Safety Tips for Kids
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect, learn, and unwind. It can also come with risks. Take a minute to talk with your child about staying safe while they play.
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect, learn, and unwind. It can also come with risks. Take a minute to talk with your child about staying safe while they play.
January 30, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Cheezo Check-In: Gaming Safety Tips for Kids
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect, learn, and unwind. It can also come with risks. Take a minute to talk with your child about staying safe while they play.
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect, learn, and unwind. It can also come with risks. Take a minute to talk with your child about staying safe while they play.
The JCSO Mountain Substation, located at 4990 County Road 73 in Evergreen, will be closed until further notice due to an unpleasant plumbing situation that requires immediate attention.
Thank you for your understanding while we... take care of business.
Thank you for your understanding while we... take care of business.
January 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The JCSO Mountain Substation, located at 4990 County Road 73 in Evergreen, will be closed until further notice due to an unpleasant plumbing situation that requires immediate attention.
Thank you for your understanding while we... take care of business.
Thank you for your understanding while we... take care of business.
We Need More Local HEROES
Looking to start your career or ready to make a career change? The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies. Now is the perfect time to join!
Earn a $5,000 hiring bonus if you are a recruit who successfully completes our 2026-2 POST Academy.
Looking to start your career or ready to make a career change? The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies. Now is the perfect time to join!
Earn a $5,000 hiring bonus if you are a recruit who successfully completes our 2026-2 POST Academy.
January 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
We Need More Local HEROES
Looking to start your career or ready to make a career change? The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies. Now is the perfect time to join!
Earn a $5,000 hiring bonus if you are a recruit who successfully completes our 2026-2 POST Academy.
Looking to start your career or ready to make a career change? The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies. Now is the perfect time to join!
Earn a $5,000 hiring bonus if you are a recruit who successfully completes our 2026-2 POST Academy.
The Evergreen Resiliency Center is now open, and offers support, healing and recovery in the wake of the tragedy on September 10, 2025.
January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The Evergreen Resiliency Center is now open, and offers support, healing and recovery in the wake of the tragedy on September 10, 2025.
Sheriff Reggie Marinelli shares the JCSO Law Enforcement Authority (LEA) Report with the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners each quarter. It highlights key events, statistics, and activities from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office over the past three months.
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Sheriff Reggie Marinelli shares the JCSO Law Enforcement Authority (LEA) Report with the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners each quarter. It highlights key events, statistics, and activities from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office over the past three months.
Today is Colorado Emergency Responder Chaplains Day, and the Rocky Mountain Police and Fire Chaplains were honored at the Colorado Capitol, including our JCSO chaplains.
Chaplains are a vital part of the emergency responder community.
Chaplains are a vital part of the emergency responder community.
January 23, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Today is Colorado Emergency Responder Chaplains Day, and the Rocky Mountain Police and Fire Chaplains were honored at the Colorado Capitol, including our JCSO chaplains.
Chaplains are a vital part of the emergency responder community.
Chaplains are a vital part of the emergency responder community.
Honoring Our Brothers in Blue
Deputy Bybee stopped by Willowbrook Place Memory Care for a visit and some great conversation with two seasoned law enforcement veterans.
Deputy Bybee stopped by Willowbrook Place Memory Care for a visit and some great conversation with two seasoned law enforcement veterans.
January 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Honoring Our Brothers in Blue
Deputy Bybee stopped by Willowbrook Place Memory Care for a visit and some great conversation with two seasoned law enforcement veterans.
Deputy Bybee stopped by Willowbrook Place Memory Care for a visit and some great conversation with two seasoned law enforcement veterans.
National Dress Up Your Pet (K9) Day
Our Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9s spend their days working hard, catching bad guys, and helping protect Jeffco with their handlers right alongside them. But even the toughest four-legged crime fighters deserve a moment to swap work mode for goof mode.
Our Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9s spend their days working hard, catching bad guys, and helping protect Jeffco with their handlers right alongside them. But even the toughest four-legged crime fighters deserve a moment to swap work mode for goof mode.
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
National Dress Up Your Pet (K9) Day
Our Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9s spend their days working hard, catching bad guys, and helping protect Jeffco with their handlers right alongside them. But even the toughest four-legged crime fighters deserve a moment to swap work mode for goof mode.
Our Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9s spend their days working hard, catching bad guys, and helping protect Jeffco with their handlers right alongside them. But even the toughest four-legged crime fighters deserve a moment to swap work mode for goof mode.
UPDATE: Clear Creek Canyon (Highway 6) is closed in both directions from Highway 58 to Highway 119 due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.
January 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
UPDATE: Clear Creek Canyon (Highway 6) is closed in both directions from Highway 58 to Highway 119 due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we are holding our deputies a little closer in our thoughts.
Day in and day out, they answer the call. They step toward danger. They stand between our communities and the moments none of us ever want to face.
But we are NEVER alone.
Day in and day out, they answer the call. They step toward danger. They stand between our communities and the moments none of us ever want to face.
But we are NEVER alone.
January 9, 2026 at 6:22 PM
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we are holding our deputies a little closer in our thoughts.
Day in and day out, they answer the call. They step toward danger. They stand between our communities and the moments none of us ever want to face.
But we are NEVER alone.
Day in and day out, they answer the call. They step toward danger. They stand between our communities and the moments none of us ever want to face.
But we are NEVER alone.
South bound Hwy 285 between Parmalee Gulch and Hwy 8 is closed due to a semi-truck blocking both lanes.
January 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
South bound Hwy 285 between Parmalee Gulch and Hwy 8 is closed due to a semi-truck blocking both lanes.
Teamwork in the Backcountry: Injured Hiker Rescued Safely
JCSO deputies teamed up with Evergreen Fire, Indian Hills Fire, and Denver Mountain Parks Rangers for a backcountry rescue at Pence Park on Sunday.
JCSO deputies teamed up with Evergreen Fire, Indian Hills Fire, and Denver Mountain Parks Rangers for a backcountry rescue at Pence Park on Sunday.
Backcountry Rescue
YouTube video by Jeffco Sheriff
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Teamwork in the Backcountry: Injured Hiker Rescued Safely
JCSO deputies teamed up with Evergreen Fire, Indian Hills Fire, and Denver Mountain Parks Rangers for a backcountry rescue at Pence Park on Sunday.
JCSO deputies teamed up with Evergreen Fire, Indian Hills Fire, and Denver Mountain Parks Rangers for a backcountry rescue at Pence Park on Sunday.
I-70 Car Fire Determined a Hoax
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into a vehicle fire that occurred in the early morning hours of October 24, 2025, on westbound Interstate 70 near Mile Marker 255.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into a vehicle fire that occurred in the early morning hours of October 24, 2025, on westbound Interstate 70 near Mile Marker 255.
January 7, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I-70 Car Fire Determined a Hoax
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into a vehicle fire that occurred in the early morning hours of October 24, 2025, on westbound Interstate 70 near Mile Marker 255.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into a vehicle fire that occurred in the early morning hours of October 24, 2025, on westbound Interstate 70 near Mile Marker 255.
NOW HIRING: Compassion and Comfort
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Victim Services Advocate to support victims and witnesses during some of life’s toughest moments.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Victim Services Advocate to support victims and witnesses during some of life’s toughest moments.
January 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
NOW HIRING: Compassion and Comfort
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Victim Services Advocate to support victims and witnesses during some of life’s toughest moments.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Victim Services Advocate to support victims and witnesses during some of life’s toughest moments.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Sergeant Sean Renfro.
Eleven years ago today, Sergeant Renfro was killed while assisting at a traffic accident during a snowstorm on Highway 285. He was off duty, but as Sean always did, he stopped to help.
Eleven years ago today, Sergeant Renfro was killed while assisting at a traffic accident during a snowstorm on Highway 285. He was off duty, but as Sean always did, he stopped to help.
January 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Sergeant Sean Renfro.
Eleven years ago today, Sergeant Renfro was killed while assisting at a traffic accident during a snowstorm on Highway 285. He was off duty, but as Sean always did, he stopped to help.
Eleven years ago today, Sergeant Renfro was killed while assisting at a traffic accident during a snowstorm on Highway 285. He was off duty, but as Sean always did, he stopped to help.
Celebrate safely tonight - don’t drink and drive, do buckle up, and take care of each other.
We’re still under Stage 1 fire restrictions, so real fireworks are not allowed. Let’s keep the new year fire-free.
Public lobbies are closed on New Year’s Day.
We’re still under Stage 1 fire restrictions, so real fireworks are not allowed. Let’s keep the new year fire-free.
Public lobbies are closed on New Year’s Day.
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Celebrate safely tonight - don’t drink and drive, do buckle up, and take care of each other.
We’re still under Stage 1 fire restrictions, so real fireworks are not allowed. Let’s keep the new year fire-free.
Public lobbies are closed on New Year’s Day.
We’re still under Stage 1 fire restrictions, so real fireworks are not allowed. Let’s keep the new year fire-free.
Public lobbies are closed on New Year’s Day.
Last week near Crown Hill Lake, our deputies showed exactly what it means to step up.
They arrived to a grass fire and did not wait around for someone else to handle it. They jumped into action, grabbed fire extinguishers from their vehicles, and stopped the fire from spreading.
They arrived to a grass fire and did not wait around for someone else to handle it. They jumped into action, grabbed fire extinguishers from their vehicles, and stopped the fire from spreading.
Deputies Extinguish Fire
YouTube video by Jeffco Sheriff
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Last week near Crown Hill Lake, our deputies showed exactly what it means to step up.
They arrived to a grass fire and did not wait around for someone else to handle it. They jumped into action, grabbed fire extinguishers from their vehicles, and stopped the fire from spreading.
They arrived to a grass fire and did not wait around for someone else to handle it. They jumped into action, grabbed fire extinguishers from their vehicles, and stopped the fire from spreading.
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Jefferson County has set up a help line to answer questions about the ongoing power outages.
If you have any questions or need help, you can call (303) 271-8911
If you have any questions or need help, you can call (303) 271-8911
December 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Jefferson County has set up a help line to answer questions about the ongoing power outages.
If you have any questions or need help, you can call (303) 271-8911
If you have any questions or need help, you can call (303) 271-8911
Deputies Spread Holiday Cheer by Shopping for Jeffco Kids in Need
JCSO deputies joined law enforcement partners from across the area to shop for children in need, filling carts with warm clothes, everyday essentials, and gifts chosen with care.
JCSO deputies joined law enforcement partners from across the area to shop for children in need, filling carts with warm clothes, everyday essentials, and gifts chosen with care.
December 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Deputies Spread Holiday Cheer by Shopping for Jeffco Kids in Need
JCSO deputies joined law enforcement partners from across the area to shop for children in need, filling carts with warm clothes, everyday essentials, and gifts chosen with care.
JCSO deputies joined law enforcement partners from across the area to shop for children in need, filling carts with warm clothes, everyday essentials, and gifts chosen with care.
Bringing Support to Evergreen, One Ruck at a Time
Our JCSO Special Operations Response Team completed its 7th Annual Charity Ruck March in Evergreen, and it was a powerful reminder of what teamwork and community look like.
Our JCSO Special Operations Response Team completed its 7th Annual Charity Ruck March in Evergreen, and it was a powerful reminder of what teamwork and community look like.
Evergreen Charity Ruck March
YouTube video by Jeffco Sheriff
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Bringing Support to Evergreen, One Ruck at a Time
Our JCSO Special Operations Response Team completed its 7th Annual Charity Ruck March in Evergreen, and it was a powerful reminder of what teamwork and community look like.
Our JCSO Special Operations Response Team completed its 7th Annual Charity Ruck March in Evergreen, and it was a powerful reminder of what teamwork and community look like.
Notice of Office Closures
Due to the ongoing power shutdown, the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Lobby and Records Unit are closed again today. We are currently operating on generator power.
The South Precinct Lobby is open today and available to assist the public.
Due to the ongoing power shutdown, the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Lobby and Records Unit are closed again today. We are currently operating on generator power.
The South Precinct Lobby is open today and available to assist the public.
December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Notice of Office Closures
Due to the ongoing power shutdown, the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Lobby and Records Unit are closed again today. We are currently operating on generator power.
The South Precinct Lobby is open today and available to assist the public.
Due to the ongoing power shutdown, the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Lobby and Records Unit are closed again today. We are currently operating on generator power.
The South Precinct Lobby is open today and available to assist the public.
Alert. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for tomorrow, Friday, December 19, in anticipation of Friday’s powerful and potentially damaging wind event.
For more information:
www.jeffco.us/517/Fire-Res...
For more information:
www.jeffco.us/517/Fire-Res...
December 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Alert. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for tomorrow, Friday, December 19, in anticipation of Friday’s powerful and potentially damaging wind event.
For more information:
www.jeffco.us/517/Fire-Res...
For more information:
www.jeffco.us/517/Fire-Res...