New Sterling PD Officer Begins Training Program

Sterling PD swore in a new officer yesterday but before Phillip Boyles begins his new beat, MajorTyson Kerr says he's got to make it through the department's 18-week field training program...






TAG: Boyles served in the US Air Force Reserves before graduating from the Law Enforcement Training Academy at the Community College of Aurora.

Local Churches Band Together For Lenten Celebrations

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The Logan County Ministerial Alliance is hosting weekly Lenten Trysts. The Trysts are brief worship services followed by lunch for the community. Each Wednesday a different minister leads the service, and the pastor's church provides the meal. The Trysts will take place at Christ United Methodist Church, at 12:05 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 22 through April 4, Today, Rev Ed Bigler the third of Christ United Methodist Church lead the service. Next Wednesday Rev. Wendy Kalan of Peace Luthern is scheduled.

Aurora Armed Standoff Ends Peacefully

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An apparent domestic dispute that escalated into an armed overnight standoff ended peacefull this morning in Aurora. Police were called to the Fountain Village Apartment Complex before 3am. Residents in apartments near the incident site were evacuated, after determining they were dealing with an armed man who had a 2-year old child with him. Hostage negotiators and the SWAT team took the man into custody shortly before 7am. The child was unharmed.

Three Busted after Chase and More

A Morgan County Sheriff’s Office investigation into individuals in possession of stolen property, ended with the arrests of three people on felony charges Saturday, including a foot chase with an armed ex-con who attempted to disarm a Brush police officer. Illegal drugs, and firearms thought to have been stolen from a recent Logan County burglary, were recovered in the possession of convicted felons.

On Friday investigators followed a suspect vehicle with a male and female occupant, into the Sterling area. Working with Logan County Sheriff’s Office investigators, it was determined the occupants were possibly involved in the recent burglary of a rural Logan County residence, where numerous firearms were stolen.

After further investigation, Logan County investigators requested Morgan County take the male and female into custody. Morgan County investigators were later able to locate the vehicle in Hillrose and the two suspects were tracked early Saturday morning to a residence at #17 Weisbart in Brush. Information indicated the male suspect, Fabian San Miguel, was with several other people and likely armed with an assault rifle and a handgun.

Sheriff’s deputies and investigators and Brush police officers surrounded #17 Weisbart at about 4:25 a.m. and upon ordering San Miguel out of the house, he jumped out a back window and began running. San Miguel was immediately pursued by officers and while attempting to subdue him, San Miguel resisted arrest and at one point grabbed Brush Police Corporal Chris Pelton’s rifle.

Unfortunately for San Miguel, Pelton is a SWAT officer who is also skilled in the mixed martial arts and an amateur fighter. Pelton quickly subdued San Miguel, who was taken by deputies to Colorado Plains Medical Center for a medical clearance before being taken to jail. During the struggle a handgun and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine was dropped by San Miguel.

During a subsequent search of the residence at #17 Weisbart, a .223 semi-automatic rifle was recovered and a sawed-off shotgun was discovered hidden in a crawl space, along with suspected psychedelic mushrooms and Ecstasy and indications of possible drug trafficking.

San Miguel, age 32 recently of Sidney, NB, was held in the Morgan County Jail on felony charges of Possession of a Weapon By A Previous Offender, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Attempting To Disarm A Peace Officer. He will also likely face charges in Logan County related to the burglary.

San Miguel’s criminal history in Colorado and Nebraska includes auto theft, drug possession and sale, burglary, parole violations and flight/escape charges.

San Miguel’s girlfriend, Brandee J. Maxson, AKA Brandee J. Butts, age 26 of Sidney, NB, was in the residence at #17 Weisbart and was arrested on burglary charges. She was transferred to the Logan County Jail later Saturday morning and will likely face additional charges in Morgan County.

Anisa Noletubby, age 33 of Brush, was arrested later Saturday morning and charged with Possession of a Weapon By A Previous Offender, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.

San Miguel and Noletubby were held without bond pending advisement in Morgan County District Court.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Investigator Jon Holt or Lt. Jon Horton at 867-2461.

Thorpe named CEO for East Morgan County Hospital

BRUSH, Colo. (February 20, 2012) - Linda Thorpe has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East Morgan County Hospital (EMCH) effective Monday, Feb. 20, Banner Health Western Region President Jim Ferando announced. Thorpe had served as the hospital’s interim CEO since last July.

“Linda is a respected executive leader within Banner Health,” Ferando explained. “Her more than 20 years of healthcare experience, much of which has been serving in leadership roles at East Morgan County Hospital, makes her a perfect fit for this role.”

Thorpe’s career with Banner Health began with the Lutheran Health Homecare organization in 1992. She then assumed various assignments with the organization that ultimately led to her most recent role as the chief financial officer (CFO) at EMCH in 2003. She also has served three interim CEO assignments at the hospital. “As a senior hospital leader for the past nine years, Linda has been involved with every major decision within the facility and is uniquely positioned to help us accomplish our future vision,” Ferando said.

Thorpe holds a bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of Northern Colorado and is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA).

“I am very honored to be chosen as CEO at East Morgan County Hospital,” she said. “I have witnessed and shared multiple accomplishments with the EMCH team and am very excited to continue the momentum we have started in our strategic initiatives of growth, finance, patient satisfaction, quality and people. I welcome the future challenges of Healthcare Reform and will work hard to successfully position EMCH for the future. In addition, I look forward to continuing our focus on developing effective relationships with patients, staff, providers, and community stakeholders. EMCH is a great organization and will continue to deliver on Banner Health’s mission of making a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care.”

Thorpe said she and her husband, Brad, along with their two daughters; Emily, 9, and Amanda, 7, are excited about the opportunity to become even more engaged in the Brush community.

About East Morgan County Hospital
Located in northeast rural Colorado, East Morgan County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Morgan County and northeastern Colorado. It is owned by East Morgan County Hospital District and operated by Banner Health. The facility offers the latest technological advances in medicine, so that residents can receive high quality care without leaving their hometown. These technology advances include usage of electronic medical records (EMR), the innovative iCare program and state-of-the-art computerized tomography (CT scan) technology.

About Banner Health Phoenix-based Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns or manages 23 acute-care hospitals, long-term care centers, outpatient surgery centers and an array of other services including family clinics, home care and hospice services, and a nursing registry. Banner Health facilities are located in seven states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. To learn more about Banner Health, go to http://www.bannerhealth.com.

TV Anchor Has Second Surgery After Dog Bite

(Denver, CO) -- A TV news anchor is doing well after a second surgery on injuries from a dog bite. On February 8th, Kyle Dyer was interviewing the owner of an Argentine Mastiff who had been rescued from an icy pond, when the dog bit her. Dyer had 70 stitches removed and 20 new stitches inserted Monday.

Longmont Teenager Accused Of Assaulting Officer At School

(Longmont, CO) -- A 16-year-old student in Longmont is being accused of assaulting a police officer at his school. Silver Creek High School officials were reportedly suspending the unidentified boy yesterday afternoon when he fought back. The school resource officer suffered a cut on his hand, and the boy was tasered and arrested.

High Winds Expected In Foothills, Front Range

(Denver, CO) -- High winds are expected in the foothills and Front Range today. The National Weather Service said gusts could reach more than 120-miles-per-hour with heavy snow rolling into northwest Colorado. For the metro area, forecasters are predicting unseasonably warm temperatures and mild breezes. Check the latest travel conditions at COtrip.org.

Three Students Hit By School Bus

(Jefferson County, CO) -- Three students are expected to be OK after being hit by a school bus while walking home from school. This girl was walking with the group and was lucky she wasn't hit.






Colorado State Patrol says the girls were hit near South Simms Street and West Brandt Avenue yesterday afternoon as the bus was making a left-hand turn. The driver will be facing charges. Police say the investigation is continuing, but so far there was no indication of drugs or alcohol.

Unemployment discrimination bill rejected in Colo.

DENVER (AP) — Job postings that state unemployed applicants need not apply will remain legal as a Republican state House committee rejected a discrimination measure.

The House Economic and Business Development Committee voted 7-5 Wednesday against a proposal to forbid employers from stating in job postings that unemployed candidates would not be considered.

The measure was proposed by Democratic Rep. Dan Pabon of Denver, who argued that residents struggling to find work are fighting uphill against discriminatory jobs ads. Pabon pointed out that employers already have regulations on how to post jobs. For example, they can't state that certain races won't be considered.

Republicans countered that being unemployed is not a legally protected class and that advertising limits could hamper employer free-speech rights.

Proposed ban of Colo. traffic cameras fails

DENVER (AP) — Lawmakers rejected a proposal to ban red-light and speeding cameras in Colorado.

Opponents of the bill cited safety concerns and the importance of allowing municipalities to decide the matter on their own.

The legislation would have prohibited cities and towns from using the automated traffic enforcement devices on streets or highways. Republican Sen. Scott Renfroe says municipalities are using the cameras to generate revenue, not to improve safety.

The Colorado Municipal League and law enforcement opposed the legislation.

A Senate committee voted down the bill Tuesday evening.

The National Conference of State Legislatures says nine states have laws banning the use of photo traffic enforcement.

Colorado man treated for listeria infection dies

MONUMENT, Colo. (AP) — A law firm representing a Coloradan who was treated for listeriosis after eating cantaloupe says the man has died.

The Marler Clark firm says Mike Hauser of Monument died Tuesday.

It's unclear if Hauser's death will be included in the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's list of at least 30 deaths nationwide linked to an outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe from Jensen Farms in southeast Colorado.

The family referred questions Tuesday to their lawyers. The law firm says it believes Hauser died of a different infection that sent him back to the hospital after he had recently returned home from treatment for listeriosis.

The CDC has said the outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe this fall was the deadliest outbreak of food borne illness in 25 years.

Woman charged with murder in grandson's death

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — A 60-year-old woman whose grandson died after being taken to a hospital has been formally charged with first-degree murder.

Adams County District Attorney Don Quick said Tuesday that Doris Becky Trujillo also has been charged with child abuse resulting in the death of 4-year-old Gabriel Andres Trujillo of Commerce City. The Adams County coroner says his death Friday was a homicide due to blunt force injuries to the head and neck.

Documents in the case have been sealed by a court order.

Trujillo is due in court for a hearing Feb. 28.

State records show she had been caring for Gabriel and also had been awarded custody of Gabriel's sisters, ages 10 and 13.

She doesn't have any previous arrests.

Strong winds for Colo., Wyo. through Thursday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Strong winds are expected in parts of Colorado and Wyoming through Thursday.

Stretches of Interstate 25 from Colorado to Wheatland, Wyo., were closed to light, high-profile vehicles Tuesday evening.

A high wind warning is in effect in Colorado through 5 a.m. Thursday for the eastern slope of Front Range mountains and foothills, with gusts up to 100 mph possible. Parts of Colorado 128 and Colorado 93 south of Boulder were closed because of gusty winds Tuesday night.

A 60 mph gust was reported Tuesday in Arlington, Wyo. Gusts up to 80 mph are possible in the Absaroka Mountains.

The northwest flow bringing the wind is forecast to bring up to 3 feet of snow to the Tetons.

The snowfall should raise Wyoming's snowpack from is 89 percent of average.