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Week of September 15, 2022
JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
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VOLUME 39 | ISSUE 8
Legislative BBQ brings policy-makers to the people
Lakewood police searching for hit-and-run suspect who injured store employee BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
CEO and President of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health Kiara Kuenzler introduces the leaders of the other non-profits hosting PHOTO BY ANDREW FRAIELI the 22nd Annual Legislative BBQ on Sept. 7. BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Whether it was for the free BBQ or the Jeffco officials, almost 200 county residents attended the 22nd Annual Legislative BBQ at Red Rocks Community College on Sept. 7. About 30 county officials, whether representative or coroner, and both
incumbents and candidates alike, mingled with the crowd before each spoke on a prepared question. For some attendees, this was a chance to hear an official’s thoughts for the first time and start their research ahead of the November elections. “It’s helpful. I’ll still have to do my due diligence, read reports and more, but it’s a good start,” said Lakewood resident Laurae Davis.
INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 14 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 19 | SPORTS: PAGE 26
To her, the event was casual. She wasn’t anticipating asking any questions but was there as a “first attempt” to learn about the candidates. Others, like Lakewood resident Valeria Palmer, saw a free annual BBQ event and thought it was “worth checking out.” SEE BBQ, P2
Lakewood Police are searching for a man who they believe intentionally ran over an employee after shoplifting at a Walgreens on the night of Sept. 3. According to Public Information Officer Lauren Castrogiovannion, the incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. at the Walgreens located on the corner of W. Colfax Avenue and Kipling Street. The suspect entered a truck to flee from the store and ran over the employee as they were standing outside the store, seriously injuring them. The suspected involved truck is a 1993 Chevy Silverado with a step-side truck bed, according to a release by Lakewood Police Department. The truck had a Colorado license plate number of OLF035 at the time of the assault. The truck has a dark blue hood and front fender, with the rest of the vehicle gray. Police are requesting public assistance in identifying the suspect and vehicle. Anyone with information can contact the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300. SEE SUSPECT PHOTOS ON P3
CHOOSING YOUR GOODBYE
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