'FCL' filling in for wounded Nanny tonight:
Great job, Garfield Sheriff! Love the interview Kim in this video.
Even that 'interesting cure-all' by fan of Garfield S.O Anita Sherman! By golly, just find some fun things for all our kids to do and the gang problems will be over!
So glad the S.O. is working so much harder than that and implementing measures that really work. Stay the course, Garfield Sheriff and TAG. Thank you for all you do!
Shannon Ballard:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo -- The Garfield county sheriff's office is combating gangs on the Western Slope.
Part of that process is educating the community in hopes of controlling the problem.
Most people wouldn’t connect gangs to small town Colorado, but the Garfield County Sheriff's Office says it's an issue that's growing.
There are at least 25 known gangs in Garfield County.
Authorities are holding several special education sessions to bring awareness to the problem.
They’re going over everything from why kids join gangs and identification, to how recent gang activity is impacting the area.
Specialists say gangs may seem like a fictional concept, but they present a very real threat locally.
“We’re not L.A., we're not Chicago,” Sergeant Kim Sill with the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said.
“However, we do have a gang presence, we do have criminal activity being conducted by gangs, and it's a concern to our communities and to our county. We are going to combat it at every turn that we can.
The Sheriff's Office says the average age of gang recruitment is between eight and sixteen-years-old.
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May 16, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: GarCo Public Info "Glenwood Springs Gang Presentation by TAG (Threat Assessment Group) Tuesday 5-22-12 "
SandBoxBlogs has been a busy place for the past few weeks. My daily news aggregate sometimes has me skimming just the highlights. As a result, I've skated on checking the less frequent posting sites.
Looks like I've missed a few press releases out of GarCo Sheriff.
Do have to wonder why we're not seeing the PI publishing these events. See related story here.
Public Service Annoncement, Garfield County Sheriff:
"Community Education on Gangs and Their Local Impacts:
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 a Threat Assessment Group (TAG) specialist from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a community education session on local gang issues. The event will start at 11:00 a.m. in the Glenwood Springs Community Center at 100 Wulfsohn Road Glenwood Springs. The presentation will cover what TAG is and does; why kids join gangs; identification of symbols, signs, graffiti and tattoos; and recent gang activity and associated impacts in the local area. There will be a follow-on question and answer session for concerned citizens, parents, guardians and teachers. This educational session is open to the public and is free-of-charge. Similar events have been highly beneficial in helping citizens better understand current gang trends and how to best address the threats in their neighborhoods, schools and communities.
This presentation is not recommended for Children.
For more information, please contact TAG Sergeant Kim Sills at ksills@garcosheriff.com 970-309-2521 or TAG Deputy James Miller at or jmiller@garcosheriff.com 970-309-4920
Threat Assessment Group, otherwise known as TAG, is a multijurisdictional Team comprised of local law enforcement. The Threat Assessment Group has designed an educational and interactive power point presentation in both Spanish and English and has presented it to community groups throughout the county. These presentations educate the community on what to look for and how to respond to gang activities and/or suspicions. They also open up an opportunity for community members to interact with law enforcement and form a union with the common goal of combating gang activity...."
(Read original release? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Looks like I've missed a few press releases out of GarCo Sheriff.
Do have to wonder why we're not seeing the PI publishing these events. See related story here.
Public Service Annoncement, Garfield County Sheriff:
"Community Education on Gangs and Their Local Impacts:
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 a Threat Assessment Group (TAG) specialist from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a community education session on local gang issues. The event will start at 11:00 a.m. in the Glenwood Springs Community Center at 100 Wulfsohn Road Glenwood Springs. The presentation will cover what TAG is and does; why kids join gangs; identification of symbols, signs, graffiti and tattoos; and recent gang activity and associated impacts in the local area. There will be a follow-on question and answer session for concerned citizens, parents, guardians and teachers. This educational session is open to the public and is free-of-charge. Similar events have been highly beneficial in helping citizens better understand current gang trends and how to best address the threats in their neighborhoods, schools and communities.
This presentation is not recommended for Children.
For more information, please contact TAG Sergeant Kim Sills at ksills@garcosheriff.com 970-309-2521 or TAG Deputy James Miller at or jmiller@garcosheriff.com 970-309-4920
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"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
December 6, 2011
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Teens advised on auto theft charges"
Rick Carroll:
"...The 14-year-old, who was arrested Oct. 30 by Garfield County sheriff's deputies, did not have legal representation at Monday's advisement, but Nichols noted that the Public Defender's Office is handling his cases on both ends of the valley.
Both defendants asked if they could speak, but the judge implored them not to since their lawyers were not present.
“What if it wasn't my decision to steal them cars?” the 14-year-old asked Nichols. The judge, in return, advised him not to speak any further.
If convicted, each suspect faces potential punishments of up to years in the custody of the Division of Youth Corrections. Or, they could be sentenced to the custody of the Department of Social Services until they are 21 years old.
In a press release issued after the teens' arrests, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said both defendants are believed to be members of the criminal Sureno gang. The investigation into the vehicle thefts involved law-enforcement agents in Garfield and Pitkin Counties, Aspen and New Castle police, and ICE Homeland Security Investigations." (Read more? Click title. Comment to discuss)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"...The 14-year-old, who was arrested Oct. 30 by Garfield County sheriff's deputies, did not have legal representation at Monday's advisement, but Nichols noted that the Public Defender's Office is handling his cases on both ends of the valley.
Both defendants asked if they could speak, but the judge implored them not to since their lawyers were not present.
“What if it wasn't my decision to steal them cars?” the 14-year-old asked Nichols. The judge, in return, advised him not to speak any further.
If convicted, each suspect faces potential punishments of up to years in the custody of the Division of Youth Corrections. Or, they could be sentenced to the custody of the Department of Social Services until they are 21 years old.
In a press release issued after the teens' arrests, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said both defendants are believed to be members of the criminal Sureno gang. The investigation into the vehicle thefts involved law-enforcement agents in Garfield and Pitkin Counties, Aspen and New Castle police, and ICE Homeland Security Investigations." (Read more? Click title. Comment to discuss)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
November 5, 2011
SandBox Comments: GarCo Sheriff "Local Law Enforcement Agencies Uncover Latino Gang Auto Theft Ring"
Garco Sheriff releases the information on the multi-agency bust of a local Latino Gang Auto Theft Ring:
"NEWS RELEASE
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Uncover Latino Gang Auto Theft Ring
After further investigations, it was determined the crime spree was a product of three gang members living in Garfield County.
Recently documented vehicle thefts, including the above, involved unlocked vehicles, and some with the vehicles keys inside. In an effort to prevent these types of crimes, please remember to remove valuables and secure your vehicle. Whenever possible, park your vehicle in a location that is well lit and has high visibility.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Uncover Latino Gang Auto Theft Ring
Garfield County, Colorado: A series of motor vehicle thefts in Denver and on the western slope that occurred between October 25 and October 30th, 2011 have been identified as gang-related.
After further investigations, it was determined the crime spree was a product of three gang members living in Garfield County.
All three juveniles are validated Sureño gang members. Jason Alexis Gamez-Banda, 14 years of age, is currently facing charges of aggravated motor vehicle theft (class 4 felony), theft (class 4 felony), carrying a concealed weapon (class 2 misdemeanor), possession of a handgun by a juvenile (class 2 misdemeanor) and first-degree criminal trespass (class 5 felony). Luis Jurado, 16 years of age, is currently facing the charge of aggravated motor vehicle theft (class 4 felony). The third juvenile is still under investigation and is not currently facing felony charges.
No further information will be released on his identity. I.C.E. Homeland Security Investigations is assisting inthe investigation of the gang members involved. I.C.E. has placed a hold on 14 year old Jason Alexis Gamez-Banda.
No further information will be released on his identity. I.C.E. Homeland Security Investigations is assisting inthe investigation of the gang members involved. I.C.E. has placed a hold on 14 year old Jason Alexis Gamez-Banda.
From what we know about the crime spree at this time, the three Sureño gang members are believed to have stolen seven cars total; five from the Pitkin/Garfield County jurisdictions, one from the Steamboat Springs area and one from the Denver area. They are also believed to have entered eight vehicles, stealing miscellaneous electronics and one handgun. The handgun was recovered from Gamez-Banda while attempting to steal another vehicle in New Castle, Colorado.
He was apprehended and held at gunpoint by the vehicle’s owner until officers from the New Castle Police Department and deputies from the Garfield County Sheriff's Office arrived and took him into custody.
He was apprehended and held at gunpoint by the vehicle’s owner until officers from the New Castle Police Department and deputies from the Garfield County Sheriff's Office arrived and took him into custody.
During the initial stages of the investigation of Jason Alexis Gamez-Banda, by the Carbondale and New Castle Police Departments, the Carbondale Officer recognized what he knew to be gang related information. The officer immediately notified the Garfield County Sheriff's Office T.A.G.Deputy, who used his resources, database and informants to help identify the other suspects. This resulted in a joint investigation, which involved: T.A.G., Carbondale Police Department, Aspen Police Department, New Castle Police Department, Immigration Custom Enforcement and the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. The joint investigation has led to the recovery of the previously mentioned stolen vehicles.
According to Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario, the outcome of this investigation demonstrates the importance of the cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies such as I.C.E. Homeland Security Investigations Operation Community Shield Task Force. It also demonstrates that dangerous criminal gang activity is present in our communities and how a cooperative law enforcement approach with our citizens is crucial to eradicate this criminal element.
Law Enforcement would like to remind its citizens to remove their keys and lock their car doors.
Recently documented vehicle thefts, including the above, involved unlocked vehicles, and some with the vehicles keys inside. In an effort to prevent these types of crimes, please remember to remove valuables and secure your vehicle. Whenever possible, park your vehicle in a location that is well lit and has high visibility.
November 4, 2011
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