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Colorado Missing Persons Open House – January 31, 2024
January 13 Marks AMBER Alert Awareness Day
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recognizes National AMBER Alert Awareness Day on January 13, 2024, in remembrance of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman who went missing in Texas and was found deceased five days later in 1996.
U.S. Marshals Task Force Safely Recovers 2 Critically Missing Children and Arrest Fugitive Grandmother
Please see the following news release prepared by the U.S. Marshals. Members of the CBI were heavily involved in this investigation and recovery of the missing children.
A month’s long investigation into the whereabouts of two missing and endangered children believed to have been abducted by their biological grandmother has come to an end with both children recovered safely, and the grandmother arrested.
Hesperus Man Faces Sexual Assault on a Child Charges
A Hesperus man faces two counts of sexual assault on a child in a position of trust based on alleged crimes occurring at his home approximately 10 years ago.
Paul Richardson (DOB:10/04/1961) turned himself in to police and was booked through the La Plata County Jail late Monday.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was requested by the Durango Police Department to investigate the allegations that were reported by two victims who are known to the suspect.
Cañon City Incident Update
CBI Hosts Poster Contest in Honor of Missing Children Deadline: February 9, 2024
In honor of missing children across the country, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is hosting a poster contest for Colorado 5th grade students as part of a national campaign sponsored by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
Every year the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) takes time to commemorate the valiant and unselfish acts of the many organizations and individuals who bring our missing children home. Since 1983, May 25th has been designated as National Missing Children’s Day.
Arrests Made in Alleged Sex Assault in Ouray
Three people have been arrested in connection to an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Ouray on May 14, 2023.
At the request of the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched a comprehensive investigation involving the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile victim at a home in Ouray earlier this year.
Those arrested include:
Multiple Arrests Made in Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Cortez Police Officer Homicide and Officer-Involved Shooting—Update
The following release provides additional details regarding the homicide and officer-involved shooting that occurred in Cortez on Wednesday, November, 29, 2023.