In response to an Aurora Councilwoman's comments about our Office failing to prosecute criminal cases, here are the facts: Since DA Padden took Office in January, we've filed 1,572 #felony cases and 8,303 #misdemeanor cases. Danielle Jurinsky #Transparency #Accountability

***CASE STATISTICS*** Below are the case filing numbers from January 14th until July 23rd for each of the following years: 2025: 1,572 felonies; 8303 misdemeanors 2024: 1,707 felonies, 7078 misdemeanors 2023: 1535 felonies, 6355 misdemeanors #transparency Danielle Jurinsky

HAPPY RETIREMENT! 🥂 We'd like to wish one of our dedicated investigators, Doug Kasten, a happy and healthy retirement! Doug's work has been instrumental in solving countless cases and helping us hold offenders accountable. Thank you for your outstanding service!

***COURTROOM UPDATE*** Closing arguments begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the trial of James Craig, the #Aurora dentist charged with his wife's 2023 fatal poisoning. FOX31 Denver KDVR CBSColorado 9NEWS Denver Denver7 News The Denver Gazette The Denver Post

***COURTROOM UPDATE*** Closing arguments are set to begin shortly in the trial of James Craig. Seating is limited in DIV 201. Expanded Media Coverage (EMC) for the press has been granted.

***COURTROOM UPDATE*** James Craig's defense counsel is starting their closing arguments now.

***COURTROOM UPDATE*** Jury deliberations are now underway in the trial against James Craig.

***COURTROOM UPDATE*** When a verdict is reached in the James Craig trial, information will be posted here on X. Note to MEDIA: Please remain near the courthouse.

***COURTROOM UPDATE*** There is no verdict yet in the trial of James Craig. Jurors are being sent home for the day and will return Wednesday morning in DIV 201.

***COURTROOM UPDATE*** Jurors have returned for day 2 of deliberations in the trial of Aurora dentist James Craig.

***VERDICT*** A verdict has been reached in the trial on James Craig. The verdict will be read shortly in DIV 201.

At the conclusion of the case, please head to the DA’s Office for a press conference.

 ***VERDICT*** James Craig Trial: GUILTY- First Degree Murder GUILTY- Solicitation/Tampering with evidence GUILTY- Solicitation/Tampering with evidence GUILTY- Solicitation to commit perjury GUILTY- Solicitation to commit Murder GUILTY- Solicitation to commit perjury

Sentencing in the James Craig case will happen shortly. Following sentencing, media members can meet at the DA’s Office.

***TRIAL UPDATE*** James Craig will serve life behind bars with no possibility of parole. As a reminder, a first-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence without parole. #caseclosed #justice

🚨***PRESS RELEASE***🚨 James Craig will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for fatally poisoning his wife back in 2023. Case details can be found ⬇️ arapahoeco.gov/news_detail_T1… #justice #trial #caseclosed #Aurora

Today our team joined #WalkLikeMADD in Denver. It was inspiring to see our community come together to honor victims, support survivors, and rally to end impaired driving. Thank you to everyone who showed up for this important cause!

📢 Mark your calendars! Join us for Senior Safety Saturday on Sept 20, 2025 — an event for older adults to learn about scams, fraud, personal safety & more! ✅ Register now via QR code or email [email protected] with questions. Arapahoe Sheriff Arapahoe County South Metro Fire Rescue

🚨Aurora Police Seek Urgent Community Help in 2021 Homicide Investigation 🚨 The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit is urgently asking for the public’s help in solving a 2021 homicide that remains unsolved. Detectives need new leads to bring justice for

FBI Denver Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force continues to crush violent crime and bring perpetrators to justice. This convicted criminal is wanted by Arapahoe Sheriff for sexual exploitation of a child; Weld County Sheriff for assault & felony menacing; Arvada Police for internet