Insanity plea likely in Littleton slaying
Man charged in mother’s stabbing had history of drug abuse By Peter Jones A man charged with murdering his mother, a Littleton resident, a year ago is expected to plead not guilty by reason of insanity this week. Darin Ninneman, 31, has been charged with second-degree murder in the May 5, 2012, stabbing death of [...]
Powder scare proves benign, Littleton officials say
Woman brought mysterious package to city offices By Peter Jones Although the content of a mysterious white powder brought to Littleton city offices last week remained unknown, it was evidently harmless, whatever it was. Tests on the substance were inconclusive, according to police and fire officials, but Hazmat technicians ultimately determined it to be benign. [...]
Arapahoe County welcomes second Veterans Service officer
As more troops return from overseas, Arapahoe County has increased staffing in its Veterans Service Office to assist veterans seeking federal benefits. The Board of Commissioners has appointed Tim Westphal as assistant county Veterans Service officer, a new role that was created and approved in the 2013 budget. Westphal will assist veterans and their dependents [...]
Construction begins on Arapahoe County Justice Center
Project will connect both court buildings Construction began this week to connect the lobbies of Courthouses I and II at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial. When completed, the renovations will include two security-screening stations, a common lobby and a centralized entrance in the middle of campus. The grass courtyard between the two [...]
Denver Water provides drought update
It was a cold and wet April with snow a frequent visitor. And Denver Water is crunching numbers to re-evaluate whether the metro area has received enough moisture to take measures toprepare for anticipated drought conditions this summer. This weather pattern is definitely a welcome change from what we saw the last two winters, Denver [...]
Centennial bans pot businesses
After one-year moratorium, voters may decide By Peter Jones Like many Colorado cities, Centennial has – at least, for the time being – prohibited marijuana-related businesses within its borders. The City Council has not stopped there, however. Fearing a proliferation of marijuana vending machines or other largely unregulated mechanisms, the city has smoked out virtually [...]
Centennial seeks members for Election Commission
The City of Centennial is accepting applications to fill openings on the Election Commission, an advisory board that assists the Designated Election Official upon request, recommends redistricting and establishes election policies. Terms are for a three-year period. Meetings take place quarterly on the fourth Tuesday evening or on an as-needed basis at the Centennial Civic Center, [...]
Child Care assistance available to parents
Apply now for benefits to help pay for daycare costs Summer break is just around the corner and that can mean a steep rise in child care costs for families whose kids need weekday supervision when school is not in session. Arapahoe County’s Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program can help families with paying for child [...]
Incident closes justice center for two hours
Bags at courthouse contained personal items By Peter Jones Two suspicious bags that led to the evacuation of an Arapahoe County courthouse in Centennial on May 6 contained only personal items. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office did not identify the bags’ owners, but said the backpack and gym bag were likely left outside the building [...]
Holen participates in national security forum
Arapahoe County Commissioner Bill Holen participated this week in the 60th Annual National Security Forum at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. Holen was selected by the Air Force to attend the forum, which offers civilians a unique opportunity to engage in open and candid discussions with senior military and civilian leaders on national [...]
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