Category: Cases

As part of our commitment to transparency, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office issues press releases and updates for our community.

Eduardo Romero Sentenced in K9 Graffit’s Death

GOLDEN, Colo. (Apr. 12, 2024) – Eduardo Armando Romero was given the maximum sentence today of 12 years in prison for killing Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) K-9 Graffit and other related crimes from the February 2023 incident. Romero pleaded guilty earlier this year and, as a result, faced 8-12 years in prison.

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Former Officer Nathan Geerdes Sentenced

GOLDEN, Colo. (Apr. 2, 2024)—After pleading guilty earlier this year, Former officer Nathan Geerdes was sentenced to four years probation for the crimes he committed between 2019 and 2021. As a result of his convictions, Geerdes lost his POST certification and can never work in law enforcement again.

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Man Sentenced for Girlfriend’s Murder

GOLDEN, Colo. (Mar. 4, 2024) – Cole Lewis was sentenced to 57 years in prison on Friday for the murder of his nineteen-year-old girlfriend, Laila Combes, in March of last year. On Jan. 16, 2024, Lewis pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree, Crime of Violence. As a result of the plea, the parties stipulated to a sentencing range of 55-64 years in prison.

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Man Sentenced for Kidnapping Hikers at Gunpoint in Fehringer Ranch Park

GOLDEN, Colo. (Feb. 28, 2024) – Kerry Endsley was sentenced to 35 years in prison today for kidnapping two hikers at gunpoint and holding them hostage in the summer of 2022. Earlier this year, Endsley pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted First Degree Murder, one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit Disarming a Police Officer, and one Crime of Violence Sentencing Enhancer. He was also resentenced today regarding a prior domestic violence Harassment charge. As a result of his plea, the parties stipulated to 35 years in the Department of Corrections.

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Lakewood Middle School Staff Member Charged with Sexual Assault

GOLDEN, Colo. (Feb. 23, 2024) – Luis Fernando Robles-Luevanos has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust and one count of criminal attempt to commit sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. The assaults are alleged to have occurred during school hours on Feb. 14, 2024.

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Titus Emilyon Sentenced for String of Burglaries in Jefferson County

GOLDEN, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2024) – Titus Emilyon was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday for the string of burglaries he committed in Jefferson County in the fall of 2022. On Oct. 23, 2023, Emilyon pleaded guilty to three counts of Second Degree Burglary, naming 22 small businesses as victims. Part of Emilyon’s plea agreement was to pay restitution to business owners.

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