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Colorado Rep. Matt Gray was picking up his kids at school when he was arrested on DUI charge, report says
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Colorado State Rep. Matt Grey’s arrest final week on a DUI cost got here after he tried to choose up his youngsters at a college in Broomfield and workers there reported he gave the impression to be intoxicated and smelled of liquor, in accordance with a police report launched Monday.
Broomfield police arrested Grey, a Democrat representing the thirty third District, round 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Coyote Ridge Elementary College, 13770 Broadlands Drive, after he arrived to choose up his two youngsters from an after-school program.
Staff of the after-school program stopped Grey, 41, from taking the youngsters, 6 and eight, over their suspicions he was intoxicated, and referred to as his ex-wife to retrieve the children, the police report stated.
The worker who reported Grey to police instructed officers she noticed him stumbling, smelled liquor on him “and his phrases had been ‘mumbling’” when he arrived to drive his youngsters house, in accordance with the report. Officer Dashawn Abram additionally famous within the report that Grey smelled of “an unknown alcoholic beverage.”
“I may see that Matthew’s eyes had been bloodshot pink and shiny. He additionally gave the impression to be unsteady standing on two toes,” Abram wrote. “Whereas listening to Matthew discuss, it appeared that he was slurring his phrases and having bother ending his ideas.”
Police stated Grey refused a breath take a look at of his blood alcohol stage and declined to carry out a area sobriety take a look at.
Grey denied consuming any alcohol earlier than trying to choose up his youngsters, and instructed police he was affected by anxiousness and was within the midst of a panic assault, in accordance with the report. The feedback had been much like the assertion he tweeted the day after his arrest.
“I used to be not intoxicated, however my signs of tension and melancholy are such that too many individuals are fearful after they’re round me,” Grey wrote within the since-deleted Tweet. “I’m going to extend my ranges of remedy and admire all of the assist.”
Grey didn’t reply to interview requests following his arrest final week and couldn’t be reached Monday.
In keeping with the report, Grey had referred to as state Sen. Religion Winter earlier than police arrived and requested her to offer him and his two youngsters a experience. Winter was on the scene and instructed police that Grey had had a “dangerous day” at work and that he had struggled with panic assaults for the previous few months, although she didn’t know whether or not that contributed to alcohol consumption, the report stated.
Police famous of their report that, whereas on the patrol automobile, Grey instructed officers, “Simply know that Brian Mason is my buddy,” referring to the district legal professional of the seventeenth Judicial District. Grey additionally “instructed officers one thing to the impact of ‘explicitly’ to not deal with him in another way than we might a standard particular person,” in accordance with the report.
Monday afternoon, Mason’s workplace introduced that he would recuse himself from prosecuting Grey as a result of Grey beforehand labored as a deputy district legal professional in that workplace. As a substitute, the First Judicial District Lawyer’s Workplace in Jefferson County will take the case.
Adams 12 5 Star Colleges launched an announcement Monday saying the security of all college students is the district’s No. 1 precedence.
“If a state of affairs has the potential to influence the security of our college students, workers or any in our college group, workers are educated to contact legislation enforcement,” the district stated. “We’re grateful for the considerate and acceptable response of our workers to a troublesome state of affairs.”
Grey, who represents Boulder and Broomfield counties, was first elected in 2016 and serves on the Home Enterprise Affairs and Labor Committee, the Home Finance Committee and the Home Transportation and Native Authorities Committee within the Colorado Basic Meeting.
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New program helps feed hungry children and families in Colorado
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What the nation’s top QB Julian Lewis said about official visit to Colorado
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Julian “JuJu” Lewis says he enjoyed his time in Boulder. But was it enough to sway him away from his commitment to USC?
The highly sought-after Carrollton high school quarterback prospect was ushered in and welcomed by everyone around the foot of the Flatirons. This was Lewis’ third official visit to Colorado since the start of the year. However, this visit was particularly noteworthy given how the city showed the Peachtree passer nothing but love.
“It was a cool weekend,” Lewis told SI. “I met a lot of good people while I was in Boulder and definitely noticed the things they did around town.” He went on to say he was shutting down his recruitment.
The nation’s top ranked prospect, according to ESPN, had a burger named after him and had welcome signs all over the place. He garnered a great deal of attention with everyone knowing how monumental it would be for CU to land him
As for the verbal commitment to USC? That hasn’t alter Lewis’ approach or wanting to survey his options. The elite signal-caller has taken official visits to Indiana, Auburn and Colorado as of late. While the Trojans are still in the picture, the Buffaloes and Tigers did enough to stay afloat.
The prominence of Deion Sanders has brought significant attention to Colorado’s football program, making it a prime destination for top recruits like Lewis. Upon arrival, he was greeted with a warm welcome that included a tour of the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. The facilities at Colorado have undergone significant upgrades in recent years, making them competitive with some of the best in the nation. Lewis and his family were shown around the Champion Center athletic complex, training rooms, and the newly renovated Folsom Field.
A key highlight of the visit was the opportunity for Lewis to sit down with Shedeur Sanders for a “legendary” picture. The Buffs “Grown” QB approach to mentoring is focusing on building character and leadership qualities in his teammates, which resonated deeply with Lewis. Sanders’ commitment to his personal and athletic development in noticeable this offseason as he ramps up to preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Additionally, Lewis was treated to a glimpse of life in Boulder, Colorado. The university’s scenic campus, set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, offers a unique environment that combines rigorous academics with a vibrant college town atmosphere. The natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Boulder were emphasized as part of the overall appeal of being at CU.
The official visit left a strong impression on Lewis and his family. Coach Prime’s dynamic leadership and the comprehensive support system at Colorado present a compelling case for why the university is an excellent choice for top-tier recruits. As Lewis continues to weigh his options, the time spent with Sanders and the Colorado football program will undoubtedly play a significant role in his decision-making process.
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Colorado GOP 2024 primary: 6-way race to replace Lauren Boebert in House District 3
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Voters around Colorado are coming out to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on the primary elections, which includes candidates for Congress and the state legislature.
Pueblo Democrats didn’t have any contested races for local seats, but Republican contests for their Congressional as well as a local state House seat are underway.
Here’s what to know about who is running. Check back on this page later for updates on what’s happening.
Who is running in the CO-3 Republican primary?
Six candidates are vying to be the Republican candidate in the race for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Pueblo, the San Luis Valley and most of the Western Slope.
Puebloan Stephen Varela emerged as top candidate at the CO-4 assembly in April. Ron Hanks, who wasn’t far behind Varela at the assembly, won the controversial endorsement of the state GOP. Grand Junction attorney Jeff Hurd has raised the most among all of the GOP candidates, with over $1 million of contributions reported.
Also in the running are Russ Andrews, a financial advisor from Carbondale; Curtis McCrackin, a businessman from Delta and Lew Webb, a businessman from the Durango area.
The incumbent in CO-3, Republican Lauren Boebert, decided to move to another, more conservative congressional district late last year. Boebert was the top-place candidate at the CO-4 assembly in April.
The winner will face Democrat Adam Frisch in November. Frisch has been the only Democrat running in their primary for months and has raised about $13.2 millions since officially announcing his candidacy over a year ago.
Frisch was 546 votes shy of defeating Boebert in November 2022, a result that surprised many in a district considered relatively safe for Republicans.
Who is in the HD-46 Republican primary?
Christina Mascarenas and Kim Swearingen are the two Republicans facing each other in the primary
The winner will face incumbent Democrat Tisha Mauro in November, who was unchallenged in her party’s primary.
Mauro has been the representative for HD-46 for two legislative sessions. The district includes most of the city of Pueblo with the exception of Bessemer and the East Side, parts of the St. Charles Mesa community and the southwestern quadrant of Pueblo County.
No local Democratic races are contested
The only contest with multiple candidates on local Democratic primary ballots is between two candidates running for University of Colorado regent at-large: all of the other races have just one candidate.
Daneya Esgar is running for her first four-year term as a Pueblo County Commissioner after being appointed to the seat by a group of local Democrats last year. Miles Lucero is challenging incumbent (and former Democrat) Epimenio “Eppie” Griego for the other seat on the BOCC that will go to voters this fall.
Pueblo’s two Democratic incumbent representatives in the state House, Tisha Mauro and Matt Martinez, are running unopposed.
Frisch is running alone in this primary in CO-3, as are the Democratic candidates for the state board of education and University of Colorado regent in this district.
Anna Lynn Winfrey covers politics for the Pueblo Chieftain. She can be reached at awinfrey@gannett.com. Please support local news at subscribe.chieftain.com.
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