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Berthoud Police Blotter: April 2017

Berthoud Police Blotter: April 2017

Update May 2, 2017 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Saturday, April 1 Assist to Medical: S CR13, a mother located her daughter unconscious and not breathing. She started CPR and called 911. CPR was taken over by the responding deputy then EMTs. A pulse was regained and she began speaking. Vehicle Crash: Victoria Street, a driver backed into a parked car causing minimal damage. Vehicular Eluding: S. 8th Street, a black two door vehicle with ... Full Story

Beware the paving scam

Beware the paving scam

  Greeley, CO – The Weld County District Attorney’s Office has received calls about traveling asphalt companies moving into the area. In an attached release from the CAPA (Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association), residents are warned about paving scams. One of the Weld DA Investigators took time to speak with CAPA as they wish to assist in preventing these scams within our communities. Most recently, a Weld County resident viewed an ad on Facebook posted from an asphalt company ... Full Story

Beware door-to-door con artists

Beware door-to-door con artists

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office would like to caution residents against door-to-door con artists.  These itinerant criminals known as “Travelers” and “Gypsies,” generally appear in the summertime and are often members of one family.  Annually these professionals collectively make millions of dollars off the vulnerability of older or unsuspecting Coloradoans. A FRAUD ALERT!  supplied by the State of Colorado Office of the District Attorney offers these observations on ... Full Story