18th Judicial District Attorney's Office - Colorado

18th Judicial District Attorney's Office - Colorado Welcome to the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
- DA Amy Padden -
We welcome input from the public.

However, we do not allow spam, off-topic or repetitive posts, ads, external links, or case-specific inquiries to be posted on this page. John Kellner was elected in November 2020 and sworn in Jan. 12, 2021, to serve as District Attorney for Colorado's 18th Judicial District comprising Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties.

👮‍♂️Littleton's newest Police Chief, Gene Enley, was officially sworn into the role Wednesday afternoon. Chief Enley bri...
08/20/2026

👮‍♂️Littleton's newest Police Chief, Gene Enley, was officially sworn into the role Wednesday afternoon.

Chief Enley brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including 28 years serving the Littleton community.

We look forward to working alongside Chief Enley and the Littleton Colorado Police Department and wish him great success as he leads the agency.

***MEDIA RELEASE***A former Aurora police officer is facing charges of official misconduct and DUI stemming from a June ...
08/19/2026

***MEDIA RELEASE***
A former Aurora police officer is facing charges of official misconduct and DUI stemming from a June 2026 incident. Our media statement can be found here:
https://arapahoeco.gov/news_detail_T13_R1617.php

As a reminder, all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Good Samaritan Law & Overdose Awareness:Last Friday, two of our prosecutors, Jane Walsh and Ryan Brackley, joined a pane...
08/18/2026

Good Samaritan Law & Overdose Awareness:

Last Friday, two of our prosecutors, Jane Walsh and Ryan Brackley, joined a panel discussion hosted by Young People in Recovery focused on Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law and its role in responding to overdoses.

FACT: Drug overdose remains a nationwide epidemic, with opioids responsible for the majority of overdose deaths. When administered in time, naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose, and Good Samaritan laws can provide legal protections to people who seek emergency help for someone experiencing an overdose. Research has found that these laws are associated with an approximately 15% reduction in overdose deaths.

Thank you to Young People in Recovery for bringing our community together for an important conversation about recovery, public safety and saving lives.

***MEDIA RELEASE***A Colorado parolee is back in prison for the murder of Margaret “Meg” Eberhart in Englewood back in 2...
08/12/2026

***MEDIA RELEASE***
A Colorado parolee is back in prison for the murder of Margaret “Meg” Eberhart in Englewood back in 2022.

After the case initially went unsolved, additional investigative and forensic work (including new DNA testing) helped investigators build the case.

This sentence provides accountability for Meg’s death and recognizes the devastating impact her loss has had on her family. We are grateful to our law enforcement and forensic partners for their persistence in helping us pursue justice.

Case information can be found here:
https://arapahoeco.gov/news_detail_T13_R1611.php

Englewood Police Department

There's no better way to celebrate community than by spending an evening with the people we serve.This week, the 18th Ju...
08/06/2026

There's no better way to celebrate community than by spending an evening with the people we serve.

This week, the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office was proud to join the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and neighbors for National Night Out. Events like these are a great reminder that safer communities are built through strong partnerships.

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting at an Englewood D...
08/04/2026

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting at an Englewood Denny’s and determined the involved officer’s use of force was legally justified.

On October 6, 2025, officers responded to reports of a man threatening people inside an Englewood Denny's with a large knife. During the encounter, the man refused repeated commands to drop the weapon and attacked two officers, prompting a third officer to fire a single shot to stop the threat.

A full copy of our findings can be found here:
https://arapahoeco.gov/blog_T2_R98.php

Englewood Police Department

08/03/2026

***GRAND JURY INDICTMENT***

The 18th Judicial District grand jury returned an indictment charging Aurora Police Officer Matthew Neely in connection with the August 30, 2025, death of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield.

The grand jury returned a true bill charging Neely with one count of Second-Degree Murder and one count of Manslaughter.

NOTE: A grand jury indictment is NOT a determination of guilt. Like every defendant, Neely is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

We came together this weekend for a cause that matters.On Saturday, staff from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Off...
08/03/2026

We came together this weekend for a cause that matters.

On Saturday, staff from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office joined the MADD Colorado Walk/5K at Sloan’s Lake to remember those impacted by impaired driving.

Every step taken is a reminder that together, we can raise awareness, support victims and survivors, and help make our roads safer for everyone. đź’™

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

***JURY VERDICT*** An Aurora s*x offender was convicted this week on two felony indecent exposure charges after exposing...
07/31/2026

***JURY VERDICT***
An Aurora s*x offender was convicted this week on two felony indecent exposure charges after exposing himself in front of a 6-year-old child inside a hair salon. The defendant remains in custody pending sentencing in October.
Case details can be found⬇️
https://arapahoeco.gov/news_detail_T13_R1597.php
Aurora Police Department

***DEVELOPING***The operators of All Saints Home Care in Aurora have been indicted by a grand jury following an investig...
07/20/2026

***DEVELOPING***
The operators of All Saints Home Care in Aurora have been indicted by a grand jury following an investigation into care of at-risk adults at the facility. Our official media statement can be found here:
https://arapahoeco.gov/news_detail_T13_R1582.php

Anyone with information about this active, ongoing criminal investigation can reach out to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office at 720-874-8477 or via email: [email protected].

Our prosecutor asked for bond to be set at $250,000 for each defendant. Ultimately, a judge set bond at $75,000 cash/surety. Additional information will be released as available and appropriate.

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

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6450 S Revere Pkwy
Centennial, CO
80111

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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