DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — In a case that has caught the attention of local authorities and residents of Douglas County alike, 32-year-old Jeffrey Pharr was convicted this week of a brutal attack that led to the death of a 76-year-old man in a local transitional home. The incident, which occurred on July 8, 2021, unfolded … Read more
CASTLE ROCK, CO – A man was fatally shot by a Douglas County deputy after the sheriff’s office received reports of an active shooter in a residential neighborhood on Sunday morning. Authorities responded to the urgent calls around 7:45 a.m., arriving at a scene where gunfire was reportedly coming from a house. According to Sheriff … Read more
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — A fatal shooting incident involving an officer from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office occurred late Wednesday, resulting in the death of one individual. The confrontation took place just outside of Denver in Douglas County and is currently under investigation by law enforcement officials. According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, … Read more
PARKLAND, Fla. – Six years after a tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a building at the school is now being demolished. The structure, known as the 1200 building, was the site of the devastating attack by a former student in 2018. The demolition began … Read more
Parkland, Florida – Almost six years after the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of seventeen individuals at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the painful memories are being torn down as a three-story school building faces demolition. The process, beginning Friday morning, is a significant step towards healing for the community. The decision to demolish … Read more
Sedalia, Colorado – An early morning explosion in Douglas County led to a devastating fire that consumed a home and RV in Sedalia, according to officials. The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. Saturday on Platte Avenue in Sedalia, with Douglas County sheriff’s deputies responding promptly to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a house and … Read more
Bradleyville, Missouri – A tragic incident unfolded in the small town of Goodhope, Douglas County, where a residential explosion claimed the lives of four individuals. The explosion, which occurred on Saturday night, was attributed to a propane leak in the area. Sheriff Chris Degase of Douglas County, along with other law enforcement agencies like the … Read more
Douglas County, Missouri saw a tragic incident on Saturday, May 18, as four individuals lost their lives in a house explosion, described by the Douglas County Sheriff as unprecedented in his experience. Upon receiving a call about a house explosion in the Goodhope area, multiple agencies, led by Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase, swiftly responded … Read more
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. – A tragic incident unfolded in Douglas County as a woman lost her life in a propane explosion while inside her home. Late Saturday night, emergency crews from multiple fire departments swiftly responded to the scene along County Road 132. Out of the two individuals present during the explosion, one managed to … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas – Fifty years ago, the murder of 12-year-old Kirk Douglas Gaskin at the Early Roberts Famous Foods restaurant barely made news. Now, a cold case detective with the Houston police hopes to bring new attention to the case. According to Detective Darcus Shorten, Gaskin was found dead, strangled with a towel drying roll, … Read more