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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Miami Herald
15-year-old thwarts man's kidnap attempt near school, CO cops say. He's charged
A man accused of trying to kidnap a 15-year-old walking near a Colorado school has been arrested and charged, prosecutors say. Steven Houseman, 18, was charged with second-degree kidnapping and criminal attempt to commit sexual assault, Colorado's 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office said in a May 1 news release. The teenage girl was walking near Thornton Middle School the morning of April 28 when a man tried to grab her, Thornton police said in a Facebook post. When the girl resisted, the man fled, according to police. Police said they got a report about the incident at about 4 p.m. 'During the immediate investigation, officers secured video surveillance that clearly depicted the attempted abduction, providing crucial details about the suspect and a suspected vehicle associated with the suspect,' Thornton Police Commander Tom Connor told KMGH-TV. Subsequently, police put out a request for information on social media that included a photo of the suspect. The next day, police announced that Houseman had been arrested. Houseman's arrest came after 'vital information received from our alert community' helped school resource officers identify him as a suspect, Connor told KMGH-TV. 'I would like to thank the brave members of our community who, at our request, came forward with information that helped lead to the arrest of Houseman,' Interim Police Chief Greg Reeves said in the Facebook post. Houseman was taken into custody at Thornton High School on April 29, according to police. The 18-year-old is a student at the high school, according to a letter from the school's principal to families obtained by KUSA. Adams 12 Five Star Schools did not immediately respond to McClatchy News' request for comment on May 2. Police said they 'are working closely with Adams 12 Five Star Schools to ensure the safety of students and staff as the investigation continues.' Houseman is scheduled to appear in court May 2, prosecutors said. Thornton is about a 10-mile drive north from Denver.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Man impersonating rideshare driver charged with unlawful sexual contact of Colorado legislator
DENVER (KDVR) — A man acting as another rideshare driver is now facing a charge of unlawful sexual contact of a Colorado state representative after she reported being sexually assaulted while using Lyft. Rep. Jenny Willford, a Democrat representing Adams County, sued Lyft earlier this year after reporting the incident, which happened in February 2024 in Northglenn. The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced it has charged Mukhammadali Mukadyrov, 42, in the incident, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Previous: Colorado legislator sues Lyft after reporting sexual assault; alleges systemic issues 'Mukadyrov was allegedly acting as a rideshare driver while using the vehicle and account of another individual at the time of the offense,' the district attorney's office said. Recounting the incident at a press conference at the state Capitol in January, Willford said she was sexually assaulted in view of her house, where her husband and children were at the time. 'The Lyft driver blocked my exit and when I tried to get out, he pushed me back down into the car,' Willford said. 'He touched me inappropriately and went on to sexually assault me.' Willford sued Lyft and a local transportation company whose owner allegedly let Mukadyrov use his Lyft account and vehicle when he picked Willford up. Lawmakers send rideshare safety measure to governor's desk on last day of session 'Lyft has known of well over 6,000 incidents of sex assault on their passengers, and to this date has still failed to take reasonable steps that would address the problem,' Morgan Carroll, an attorney representing Willford, said in January. 'Lyft has also known about the systemic problem of imposter and fake accounts and has failed to address the systemic problem.' Willford's experience also led her to sponsor a bill passed at the end of the legislative session that adds several protection measures to rideshare drivers. Gov. Jared Polis has yet to sign the bill, HB25-1291, which had prompted Uber to threaten to leave Colorado if it became law due to enforcement concerns. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
1 facing charges following threat at Brighton schools
DENVER (KDVR) — One person is facing two misdemeanor charges after a threat involving social media posts caused 'heightened security measures' at several schools in Brighton in mid-April. The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office told FOX31 that charges were filed against one person, including two counts of interference with staff, faculty, or students of educational institutions. The office said that due to the age and level of offence, no further details can be provided. Denver Sheriff Department deputy arrested, accused of stalking, harassment On April 15, the Brighton Police Department said that there was a threat involving social media posts 'last week' to Overland Middle School. A criminal investigation was launched, and 'heightened security measures are in place at affected schools and neighborhoods,' police said in a Facebook post. 'School Resource Officers (SROs) and additional police officers are being dedicated to school safety, and the school district's armed security team remains in place and vigilant at all campuses,' police said in mid-April. The school district, 27J Schools, said Overland Trail Middle, Brighton High School, Vikan Middle School, Innovations and Options and Northeast Elementary were affected. The school district sent a message to parents during the investigation, which said that students in question were in custody or under parental supervision for at least a week during the investigation in mid-April. At this time, it's unclear if the person facing charges is a student. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
