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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-Broncos coach will proceed to court for alleged police assault at airport: DA's office
DENVER (KDVR) — The case of now-fired Broncos linebacker coach Michael Wilhoite accused of assaulting a police officer will proceed to court after the victim did not agree to a proposed diversion program. Wilhoite is facing charges of assaulting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer and criminal mischief, but the Denver District Attorney's Office on Wednesday had said he was being considered for a diversion program alternative to the traditional court process. A Denver District Attorney spokesperson confirmed to FOX31 in an email Thursday morning 'the victim in the case will not agree to Diversion for Wilhoite so the case will now proceed in District Court.' The diversion program is a rehabilitation-focused program that includes treatment services and teaching skills that work to prevent further contact with law enforcement. Previous: Ex-Broncos coach Michael Wilhoite could avoid prosecuation after alleged police assault The victim's refusal for Wilhoite to go to this program means Wilhoit is now due back in court on May 6. Wilhoite was arrested after he allegedly punched an officer on Feb. 23 at Denver International Airport when that officer confronted him for leaving his car unattended in the drop-off area, according to an affidavit filed in the case. The officer told the then-assistant coach that he couldn't park in that area, to which Wilhoite allegedly responded 'shut the (expletive) up,' according to the probable cause statement. Wilhoite then allegedly approached the officer and bumped into him with his chest, and the officer shoved Wilhoite. Wilhoite punched the officer in the face. As Wilhoite was getting into his car to drive away, the officer used his Taser and struck Wilhoite, according to the probable cause statement. Police arrested Wilhoite about an hour later. Wilhoite joined the Broncos' staff in 2023 after working for head coach Sean Payton in New Orleans in 2019 to 2020. Payton confirmed with FOX31 that Wilhoite was later fired after the alleged assault. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Larimer County deputy, shot by suspect in Edora Park, recovering at hospital
DENVER (KDVR) — A Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputy is recovering in the hospital after he underwent surgery on his arm after he was seriously injured by gunfire on March 10. On Monday around 2 p.m., two Larimer County deputies tried to stop an off-road motorcycle for traffic violations in Fort Collins. Both deputies were on agency-issued motorcycles and when the suspect drove onto the Edora Park bike path and they followed. 2 more suspects arrested in deadly shooting at Greenwood Village RTD station The suspect stopped in the park, got off his motorcycle and exchanged gunfire with the pair of deputies, striking one. On Wednesday, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office reported the deputy had a serious arm injury, but had 'successfully underwent surgery and is recovering in the hospital.' The deputy who was struck has been with the agency for 27 years, the sheriff's office said, and the second deputy involved has been with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. The deputies' names are not being released at this point but will be included in the Critical Incident Response Team investigation report. 'A routine traffic stop on a sunny Monday afternoon quickly turned into a life-threatening encounter. This is a chilling example of the unknown risks that law enforcement faces daily,' said Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen in a release. 'I'm extremely grateful for the courage and composure our deputies showed in this situation. I also appreciate the outpouring of support for our injured deputy as he continues to heal.' The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said that the suspect 'fell to the ground and did not comply with deputy commands' after exchanging gunfire with the deputies. A K-9 was deployed to drag the suspect away from his gun, and authorities said Monday that the suspect was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Ex-Broncos coach Michael Wilhoite could avoid prosecuation after alleged police assault The Larimer County Sheriff's Office did not provide an update on the suspect's condition. It said that the Loveland Police Department is leading the CIRT investigation and will provide updates regarding the criminal case. The sheriff's office said it is responsible for releasing updates about involved personnel. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to law enforcement is asked to contact Detective Hooper at 970-962-2032. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-Broncos coach Michael Wilhoite could avoid prosecuation after alleged police assault
DENVER (KDVR) — Former Denver Broncos linebacker coach Michael Wilhoite could avoid prosecution after allegedly punching a Denver police officer at Denver International Airport. According to the Denver District Attorney's Office, Wilhoite is facing charges of assaulting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer and criminal mischief, but he's being considered for a diversion program that's an alternative to the traditional court process for eligible first-time offenders. Broncos coach charged with assaulting officer at DIA, fired from team The diversion program includes treatment services and teaching skills that work to prevent further contact with law enforcement. It's focused around rehabilitation versus punishment and requires a minimum of 30 hours of community service, complete restitution and for the client to remain crime free. If completed, the case would be sealed and Wilhoite would avoid prosecution, but Wilhoite needs approval from the victim first. If it's not completed, the client would resume prosecution. The DA said it's still waiting to hear from the victim in this case, if it's not approved, the DA will continue criminal prosecution. Wilhoite is currently facing charges after he was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer on Feb. 23. According to the police affidavit, Wilhoite left his vehicle unattended in a drop-off lane at DIA and was confronted by a police officer when he returned. According to the probable cause statement, the officer told the then-assistant coach that he couldn't park there, to which Wilhoite allegedly responded 'shut the (expletive) up.' The incident escalated when Wilhoite allegedly approached the officer and bumped into him with his chest. The officer then allegedly shoved Wilhoite and Wilhoite punched the officer in the face. Grading the Broncos' first day of legal tampering The affidavit said the officer had visibly injured knees and moderate pain in his jaw. The statement said the officer used his Taser and struck Wilhoite as he got into his car and drove away. An hour later, Wilhoite was arrested. Wilhoite joined the Broncos' staff in 2023 after working for head coach Sean Payton in New Orleans in 2019 to 2020. He was the Los Angeles Chargers' linebackers coach from 2021 to 2022. Payton confirmed with FOX31 that Wilhoite was later fired. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
06-03-2025
- The Guardian
Broncos fire assistant coach after he allegedly punched police officer in face
The Denver Broncos have fired one of their assistant coaches after he was accused of punching a police officer in the face. Michael Wilhoite, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks before moving into coaching, was involved in a confrontation with a police officer at Denver International Airport in February. 'After thorough discussions as an organization, I met with Michael Wilhoite and informed him we have decided to part ways,' Broncos head coach Sean Payton said in a statement released by the team on Wednesday. 'We recognize the serious nature of the allegations against him and believe this is the best course of action at this time. I appreciate Michael's contributions to the Broncos and am confident he will move forward in a positive direction.' Wilhoite is scheduled to appear in court on 10 March to be advised of the charges prosecutors plan to file against him. The 38-year-old was arrested on 23 February on suspicion of second-degree assault on a police officer and spent the night at a Denver jail. According to a police affidavit, Wilhoite left his vehicle unattended in the drop-off lane of the Denver airport. A uniformed police officer approached Wilhoite when he returned and told him to move his car. According to the affidavit, Wilhoite told the officer to shut up and bumped his chest into the officer, who shoved Wilhoite back. Wilhoite then allegedly punched the officer in the face, knocking him down and returned to his truck. The officer used a Taser on Wilhoite as he entered his vehicle to drive away. At a hearing the day after the alleged assault, magistrate Arnie Beckman told Wilhoite, 'These are routine, everyday interactions that thousands of people get through successfully at the airport without assaulting a police officer. That a routine, everyday encounter turned violent is concerning to the court.' Wilhoite joined the Broncos' staff in 2023 as outside linebackers coach after previously working for Payton in New Orleans as a defensive and special teams assistant in 2019-20. He was the Los Angeles Chargers' linebackers coach from 2021-22. Before going into coaching, Wilhoite spent six seasons in the NFL as a linebacker with the 49ers and Seahawks.
USA Today
06-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Denver Broncos fire Michael Wilhoite after coach charged with assaulting police officer
Denver Broncos fire Michael Wilhoite after coach charged with assaulting police officer The Denver Broncos fired outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite following his arrest for an altercation in the departure area of Denver International Airport. "After thorough discussions as an organization, I met with Michael Wilhoite and informed him we have decided to part ways," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said in a statement to the Denver Post's Parker Gabriel. "We recognize the serious nature of the allegations against him and believe this is the best course of action at this time. "I appreciate Michael's contributions to the Broncos and am confident he will move forward in a positive direction." Per a Denver Police probable cause statement, the alleged altercation happened on Sunday, Feb. 23 when Wilhoite left his 2021 Ford Bronco unattended. When he came back to the vehicle, an officer approached him and told him he couldn't leave the car like that, according to the statement. Wilhoite told the officer to "shut the (expletive) up," according to the probable cause statement. The officer again told Wilhoite he couldn't leave his vehicle like that and Wilhoite repeated what he said and bumped the officer in the chest. The officer shoved him in response and Wilhoite reacted by punching the officer, the statement said. Wilhoite was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer on Feb. 25 and is expected to appear again in court on March 10. Wilhoite was hired on to the Broncos' staff under Payton in 2023. He spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Payton's staff with the New Orleans Saints as a special teams and defensive assistant. Before reuniting with Payton in Denver, Wilhoite worked as a linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 and 2022. Wilhoite spent six years as a linebacker in the NFL. He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 2012-16 and the Seattle Seahawks in 2017.
