Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

Washington County Sheriff’s Office

October 25, 2018

On August 21, 2018 a complaint was filed with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office regarding a possible sexual assault by Deputy Jon Hart. Due to the nature of the case and the involvement of a deputy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Stivers contacted the District Attorney’s Office and requested they investigate the complaint. Deputy Hart was put on administrative leave on August 22, 2018 pending the investigation. On October 6, 2018, Jon Hart was let go from the Sheriff’s Office due to the findings of an internal investigation by the sheriff’s office, on other unrelated issues.

Jon Hart turned himself in to Logan County Sheriff’s Office on October 23, 2018 on a warrant for Sexual assault on a child/ position of trust and pattern of abuse Class 3 Felony, Sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust Class 4 Felony, and 1st Degree Official Misconduct Class 2 Misdemeanor. Hart was advised on October 24, 2018 and was released on a $50,000 cosigned personal recognizance bond.

No further news releases will be disseminated from this office due to a gag order.

If you recieved this letter in the mail it is not a scam it is a letter that is coming from County Sheriff’s of Colorado.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applications for the position of Patrol Deputy and Investigator. Washington County offers a full benefit package to include health, dental, and vision insurance plus a retirement package. Applicants must be at least 21YOA and Colorado POST Certified. Applicants will need to complete a full background check and must possess a valid driver’s license. Salary DOE. If interested visit our webpage at www.washcountysheriff.com or stop by our office located at 26861 Hwy 34 Akron, CO 80720 to pick up an application.

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Press Release
10/19/18 through 10/26/18
19-Oct-18 While in custody, Larry Sanchez was arrested on a warrant out of Larimer County District Court. Sanchez is being held on a $2,000.00 bond.
20-Oct-18 Deputies received a report of a protection order violation. The case is under investigation.
20-Oct-18 Deputies were dispatched to a suicidal party in the Town of Akron. Deputies contacted the Department of Human Services and they were able to resolve the issue.
21-Oct-18 Deputies were dispatched to the Platner area for ATV’s that were driving reckless. Deputies located numerous ATV’s at a residence in the area and a male party was contacted. He was warned to not be on the roadway.
21-Oct-18 Deputies were notified of a missing elderly male northeast of Akron. The male party was later located the following morning and was in good health.
21-Oct-18 Deputies contacted Chris Bowman on a traffic violation and he was found to be driving under the influence. Bowman was arrested and transported to the Washington County Justice Center. Bowman was later released on a $ 2000.00 bond.
22-Oct-18 Deputies received a report of a hit and run accident at the Akron School. When deputies arrived they were able to determine that the accident did not happen there and discovered that it happened north east of Akron. Colorado State Patrol took over the accident.
23-Oct-18 Deputies arrested Raymond Jones on a warrant out of Washington County Courts. The warrant was later quashed and Jones was released.
25-Oct-18 Deputies were dispatched to a possible suicidal party in the Town of Akron. Deputies transported the individual to the Sheriff’s Office and placed the individual in contact with an Emergency Response Therapist.
25-Oct-18 While in custody, Terry Betts was arrested on a warrant out of Mesa County District Court. Betts is being held without bond.
25-Oct-18 Deputies were dispatched to a possible harassment using social media. Case is under investigation.
Citations:
10/19/18 TAYLOR, JILEEN age 51 UNKNOWN LOCATION Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)
10/19/18 STULICH, JOHN age 72 HWY 71 & MM 141 Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)
10/19/18 GAGER, RYAN age 35 UNKNOWN LOCATION Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)
10/20/18 BANEY, MICHELLE age 43 HWY 34 AT OTIS Speeding (20-24 over posted speed)
10/22/18 GUZMAN SANCHEZ, ENRIQUE age 44 1ST & ASH Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)
10/23/18 MCCARTHY, CATHERINE age 43 1ST & DADE Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)
10/23/18 SHANK, GLENDA age 42 1ST & ADAMS Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)
10/23/18 LEY, MARTIN age 71 HWY 34 & MM 205 Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)
10/24/18 HORALEK, JAMES age 21 1ST & BIRCH Speeding (10-19 over posted speed)WASHINGTON COUNTY

Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Press Release

March 3, 2018 @ approx. 11:30 a.m.

Washington County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a grass fire in the southern part of Washington County

On March 3, 2018 at about 11:30 a.m deputies were dispatched to a fire that started in the southern part of Washington County at CO RD 16 & CO RD R. The fire quickly spread northwest to CO RD 21 & CO RD P due to gusty winds. Five fire departments battling the fire; Southwest Volunteer Fire Department, Akron Volunteer Fire Department, Brush Volunteer Fire Department, Cope Volunteer Fire Department and Otis Volunteer Fire Department. Several farmers with tractors and blades also responded to assist to make a perimeter around the fire to prevent it from spreading any further. Washington County Road and Bridge provided water trucks and also road graters. With the assistance of everyone that responded the fire was contained after several hours, a total of 4,300 acres burned; there were no structures lost and no injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.

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Two tool boxes were found on Hwy 63 between mile marker 8 and 9 on January 27, 2017. We are looking for the owners. If you have more information regarding these boxes please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 345-2244