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TOWN OF LYONS AND COUNTY NEWSMARIJUANA GROW IN NORTHWEST BOULDER COUNTY [PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 2 ("SECOND MARIJUANA GROW") OF THIS STORY FOLLOWS THIS ARTICLE] Last week a hiker stumbled upon a marijuana grow in a mountainous area near the towns of Riverside and Raymond in the mountains west of Lyons. The hiker notified the Boulder County Sheriff's office.On Monday, August 30, the Boulder County Drug Task Force went to the area today to conduct surveillance and saw a Hispanic male fleeing the area to avoid detection and apprehension. Currently members of the Boulder County Drug Task Force, Boulder and Larimer County SWAT teams, the Longmont SWAT team, as well as the Forest Service are in the area to deal with the situation. A request has been made for the Air National Guard to assist with air support. This media release, along with other Boulder County news releases, may be found on the Boulder County Sheriff's Office website at: www.www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff/press/prlist.htm. SECOND MARIJUANA GROW LOCATED On Tuesday, August 31, 2010, United States Forest Service Rangers and SWAT officers from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and Longmont Police Department returned to the marijuana grow near Raymond, Colorado to continue their search of the area and collect marijuana plants previously found. During the search of the area, a second marijuana grow was located approximately one mile southwest from the original grow site.The second site was on United States Forest Service land and covered approximately five acres. The new marijuana grow contained approximately 4000 marijuana plants bringing the total number of plants on the two sites to approximately 7500. The estimated street value of the marijuana plants is approximately one million dollars. It is believed that the two sites were being maintained by the same individuals due to the proximity of the two sites to each other and both being irrigated with the same irrigation system. Tomorrow, September 1, 2010, the Colorado National Guard will be assisting local authorities with the removal of the marijuana from the grow sites. The Colorado National Guard will by supplying two helicopters (a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and a Bell OH-58 Kiowa) that will be used to airlift the marijuana from the grow sites to the loading area (the open area located on the north side of Highway 7, just east of the intersection of Highway 72 and Highway 7). The marijuana and grow equipment will be loaded on dump trucks and be taken to a site to be destroyed. The Sheriff's Office is investigating these incidents and would request anyone with any information contact the Boulder County Drug Task Force at (303) 441-1690 or they may contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through www.nococrimestoppers.comwhere they can send an anonymous e-mail or text message. Tips may be eligible for a cash reward. Media representatives are invited to the loading area and will be allowed to photograph and take video of the marijuana being airlifted to the loading site. The airlift is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. and will continue for approximately one half hour. This media release, along with other Boulder County news releases, may be found on the Boulder County Sheriff's Office website at: www.www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff/press/prlist.htm.
GORGEOUS SKY OVER LYONS
Although this front wasn't very strong, it's a precursor to stronger fronts that will be making their way to Lyons as we move through September. For now though, don't let the front fool you. More hot weather is headed this way for Friday and Saturday. Be sure and check out the Destination Lyons Weather Center for the short and long range weather forecasts for Lyons. Click on WEATHER to visit the Weather Center.
RESCUE OF INJURED FEMALE FROM INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS On July 20, 2010 a 53 year-old female was struck by a rock while hiking on the Shoshone Pass trail in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. The rock struck the back of her leg cutting the leg and she was unable to walk.Personnel from Indian Peaks Fire Protection District, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Pridemark Paramedic's, Red Cross and the Boulder County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident. Additional members from Alpine Search and Rescue Team responded to Boulder County to assist with the rescue. The victim identified as Nataliy Meller, age 53, is visiting from Israel. Meller was hiking with her son when the accident occurred. Her son, Iskra Ardrei was able to hike out and call for help. Ardrei was then able to lead rescue personnel to his motherıs location. A collaborative effort from the Fire Department, Search and Rescue Personnel and the Sheriff's Office allowed for the successful evacuation. The rescue involved 35 people, five different agencies and took over seven hours to complete. This media release, along with may be found on the Boulder County Sheriff's Office website at: www.www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff/press/prlist.htm.
KIDNAPPING IN THE RAINBOW LAKES AREA On Saturday, June 26, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the 38000 block of Peak to Peak Highway on report of a kidnapping. The victims, a 44-year-old male from Berthoud and a 32-year-old female from Ft. Collins reported that they had been abducted while hiking in the area. The male was able to escape and summon help and the female was later released by her abductor. SWAT teams from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and Longmont Police Department are conducting a search of the area.The two victims parked their vehicle in the 38000 block of Peak to Peak Highway and began hiking west of this location. While hiking they were confronted by a white male, approximately 40 years of age, armed with a rifle. He was further described as wearing a green army color shirt, camouflaged shorts, floppy army cap, black boots, and a black bandanna covering part of his face. When he confronted the two he fired a shot from his rifle and then secured them to trees in the area. The male party was able to free himself and ran south to a populated area and was able to contact authorities. The female was released by her abductor and was found at their vehicle uninjured. The male suffered bruising to his wrists from the restraints and a leg laceration from a fall while fleeing the area. As a precautionary measure the University of Colorado Research Center on County Road 116 and the Rainbow Lakes campground were evacuated. A reverse 911 message was sent to residences in the area advising them of the incident and asking that they lock their doors and windows. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through www.nococrimestoppers.com where they can send an anonymous e-mail or text message. Tips may be eligible for a cash reward.
FATALITY ACCIDENT On June 26th at approximately 3:45pm, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, Lefthand Fire, and Rocky Mountain Rescue were dispatched to the report of an off-road vehicle accident in the 3700 block of Lefthand Canyon. Upon locating the scene of the accident, the sole occupant of an SUV was found deceased. The driver was ejected from the vehicle after rolling down a steep embankment near an area known as "Fireman Hill."Investigators from the Boulder County Coroner's Office and the Sheriff's Office are investigating the fatality accident. The Coroner's Office will release the name of the victim once they have confirmed that all family members have been notified of the death.
FLOOD AWARENESS AND PREPARATION The Town of Lyons and surrounding County of Boulder sits at the confluence of the North St. Vrain River and the South St. Vrain River and is susceptible to flooding.Each year the residents along the creeks and rivers in Boulder County watch for the nuisance flooding that can occur with seasonal snow melt. A strong thunderstorm in conjunction with the runoff could cause the river to overflow its banks. The Town of Lyons is updating its mergency preparedness plans and requests that you do the same. A checklist was developed by READY Colorado to assist the citizen with planning for a disaster and to be safe and secure for 72 hours. Please visit their website at www.readycolorado.com for more information on all hazards preparedness. In case of emergency evacuation, have a pre-planned kit ready to go. If you hear the emergency sirens, please listen to one of these radio or television stations: AM radio station 850 KOA or 1060 KLMO FM radio station 95.7 KHIH, 97.3 KBCO, 88.5 KGNU Denver TV channel 2, 4, 7, 9 and 31 A few flood safety reminders: * Go uphill and away from floodwaters. * Do not walk through flowing water. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Use a pole in standing water to test the depth before you proceed. * A car can float in 18² of water. Do not drive around barriers as they indicate danger ahead. Drowning deaths can occur in vehicles. The water may hide a washed out road and deep water. * Turn off your electrical breakers if your building is flooded. * Be alert for gas leaks. * Plan now, review the Ready checklist and prepare
CANCELLATION OF TUBING BAN Sheriff Joe Pelle, in consultation with Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner, have cancelled the tubing ban in Boulder Creek. In addition, Sheriff Pelle has also lifted the tubing ban in North and South St. Vrain Creeks. The cancellation of the tubing ban will take effect immediately. Law Enforcement officers will be removed the restriction notices as of June 15.As of today, Boulder Creek was flowing at an estimated 495 cubic feet per second (CFS), and normally flows at a rate between 200 and 400 CFS. The St. Vrain Creek was flowing at an estimated 775 cubic feet per second (CFS) through the Town of Lyons, and normally flows at a rate between 400 and 600 CFS. The water flow is still high in both creeks and can be dangerous, particularly if we get thunderstorms with a lot of rain. Recreationists are urged to use caution along the creeks and be aware that creek banks may become unstable due to the high water. Proper personal safety equipment should be utilized during recreational activities on the creeks.
UNATTENDED DEATH IN LYONS On May 29, 2010 around 10 am this morning, a body was discovered in the drainage ditch on the north side of the St. Vrain River, in the 42 block of Main St., in the town of Lyons, County of Boulder, State of Colorado. A family having breakfast in a picnic pull-off discovered the body, and returned home to call 911.Lyons Fire Department, Pridemark ambulance, Boulder County Sheriff's Patrol and Detectives, and the Boulder County Coroner's office responded to the scene. A male in his mid fifties was discovered, and pronounced dead at the scene by Pridemark Paramedics. The matter is still being investigated by the Boulder County Detectives, and Coroner's office. The Coroner's Office will release the name of the decedent once they have confirmed that all family members have been notified of the death.
INJURED CLIMBER IN BOULDER CANYON On 05/29/10 at approximately 2:56 pm rescuers were dispatched and responded to the approximate 34 mile marker of Boulder Canyon for a climber rescue. Boulder County Sheriffs Office, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Boulder Emergency Squad, Sugarloaf Fire Protection District, Boulder Fire Department, and Pridemark Paramedics responded to the call.The climber, Bill Trull of Boulder, Co., was climbing in a recently developed climbing area across from the Bihedral Rock. The climb was located on the south side of Boulder Creek. Trull did not fall but became injured during the climb due to a previous, unrelated injury. Trull was climbing on a top rope and was lowered to the base of the climb. Boulder County Sheriff's Office had Incident Command and Rocky Mountain Rescue Group assumed Operational Command. Sugarloaf Fire Protection District took traffic control and Boulder Emergency Squad was requested to provide safety for the river crossings. Also requested was Boulder Fireıs ladder truck, #2516, as an additional resource. Rocky Mountain Rescue Group rigged a "Tyrolean Traverse" to bring Trull back across the river. When Boulder Fire arrived it was determined the ladder would reach across the river at a narrow point. Boulder Canyon was temporarily shut down in both directions while the ladder truck was positioned. Traffic was then resumed with only one lane open. The ladder was able to extend across the river and Trull was loaded into the ladder bucket and brought back across the river. Boulder Emergency Squad provided swift water rescue safety during the operation. Pridemark Paramedics then transported Trull to Boulder Community Hospital. Incident Command was terminated at 4:57 pm.
RESCUE NEAR FIRST FLATIRON At about 6:20 pm on May 21, 2010, Pridemark Ambulance, City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Rangers, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, and the Boulder County Sheriffıs Office were dispatched to the area of the First Flatiron on a report of an injured female.Rescuers located the victim at about 1840 hours on the First Flatiron access trail near the Bluebell-Baird trail. The 18-year-old victim, Whitney Setterberg, of Boulder, had been running on the trail when she fell injuring her right leg and hip. Setterberg was evacuated by Rocky Mountain Rescue Group to a waiting ambulance and was then transported to Boulder Community Hospital.
POLICE INVESTIGATE COFFEE SHOP BURGLARY On Sunday, May 16, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Boulder police responded to a coffee shop in the 2600 block of Broadway on a report of a burglary that had just occurred. The suspect was confronted by an employee for being in the managerıs office. The suspect quickly left the store out the rear door, then rode west on Alpine Avenue. He was seen riding a red full suspension mountain bike. It was then discovered that money was missing from a cash drawer in the managerıs office.The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male in his 20s, about 6 feet tall and 170 lbs. He had black hair, was clean cut and had shaved legs. He was wearing a blue polo-style shirt, khaki pants, and new blue and white shoes. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Officer Patrick Vest at 303-441-3482. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
SILVER MERCEDES SUV COLLIDES WITH BICYCLIST AND FLEES THE SCENE A bicyclist who was riding in the bike lane was taken to the hospital with a fractured pelvis after being hit by a Silver Mercedes SUV at 12:47 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, in the area of Folsom and Pine streets.Witnesses stated that a male was driving a large Silver Mercedes SUV north on Folsom in an aggressive manner at an estimated speed of 40 to 50 miles per hour. Folsom is a 30 mph speed zone in this area. The witnesses observed the SUV strike the bicyclist and then speed away north on Folsom. The incident is being investigated by the Boulder Police traffic section. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Sgt. Jack Walker at 303-441-4314. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?
As he chattered continuously with the weather station, his mate pitched a fit for almost an hour. Alas, our boy finally realized he was not going to get the necessary attention and decided to return to his beloved. The two finally reconciled atop the neighbors chimney and made their way back to what will probably be their nesting place just below the top of the cliff.
DEATH INVESTIGATION Boulder County Sheriff's deputies, firefighters from the Sugarloaf Fire Protection District, and paramedics from Pridemark Ambulance Service were dispatched to the 500 block of Arkansas Mountain Road, this evening at approximately 7:04 p.m., on a report of a party who was not breathing and unresponsive. Upon arrival emergency workers found a 49 year-old male deceased.Investigators from the Sheriffıs Office and the Boulder County Coroner's Office are investigating the death. There were no indications of foul play. The Coroner's Office will make a determination as to cause and manner of death once they have completed their investigation. The Boulder County Coroner's Office will release the name of the decedent once they have confirmed that all family members have been notified of the death. |
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