This is a good reminder to avoid any outdoor activities that could spark a fire. We are also still in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
Details on red flag warnings and fire restrictions can be found at: www.jeffcosheriffco.gov/red-flag
Graphic showing a large red warning flag waving on a pole against dark storm clouds and a mountain landscape. At the bottom left is the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office logo. Bold text across the image reads, “RED FLAG WARNING” and “FIRE WEATHER WATCH.”
UPDATE: The Red Flag Warning has been extended through midnight on Thursday, April 23 for unincorporated Jefferson County. Critical fire weather conditions exist.
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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for unincorporated Jeffco for Wed., April 22 from 10am - midnight. Critical fire weather conditions exist. Avoid outdoor activities that could spark a fire. We're also still in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Details: https://www.jeffcosheriffco.gov/red-flag
Safe to say the Drone Unit understood the assignment.
Thank you to Scout Pack 847 for the invitation and for a fun evening with the community.
Deputy Bybee and our JCSO Drone Unit joined Scout Pack 847 for First Responder Night at Waterstone Church, and things took an unexpected turn.
What started as a drone demonstration quickly became a full-on drone dance party.
This recognition speaks to the kind of service Deputy Hammetter brings to this job and to this community. We’re grateful for his courage, proud to have him at JCSO, and honored to see him recognized in this way. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved award.
Without knowing when backup would arrive, he made the decision to move toward the threat & act immediately to protect others. He put the safety of students, staff, and the Evergreen community ahead of his own, and his bravery and sound judgment helped prevent the situation from becoming even worse.
He was selected for this award because of the courage and decisive action he showed during the active shooter incident at Evergreen High School on September 10, 2025. As the first law enforcement officer on scene, Deputy Hammetter was faced with an armed suspect who had already injured students.
Graphic reading “Congratulations Deputy Hammetter” at the top and “Law Responder of the Year, Jeffcom 911” at the bottom. In the center, a uniformed Jefferson County deputy and a woman stand in front of Colorado, U.S., and agency flags while holding an award plaque. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office logo appears in the lower right corner.
We’re incredibly proud to share that Jeffcom 911 honored JCSO Deputy Hammetter as Law Responder of the Year during the sixth annual Jeffcom 911 awards celebration.
Thank you to Troop 66533 for your generosity and for thinking of our team. We plan for a lot of things, but 94 boxes of cookies was an especially welcome development.
The troop donated 94 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to our Office of Emergency Management through the Hometown Heroes program, which helps girls learn philanthropy and community service through the cookie program.
Group photo inside an office showing four Girl Scouts and five adults standing behind a table stacked with Girl Scout cookie boxes and individual cookie packages. Large text at the top reads, “Thank you! Girl Scout Troop 66533.” Text at the bottom reads, “Office of Emergency Management, Hometown Heroes.” The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management logos appear in the lower corners.
Cookies for Our Hometown Heroes
We were honored to be selected as Hometown Heroes by Girl Scout Troop 66533 from Lukas Elementary in Westminster.
We are grateful for Sergeant Pocsik’s continued service and proud to see him step into this leadership role. Congratulations, Sergeant Pocsik.
His connection to JCSO also runs deep. His mother previously served with the Sheriff’s Office, and his father currently serves as a commander in Detentions. That legacy of service makes this promotion especially meaningful.
Sergeant Pocsik has distinguished himself through exceptional leadership, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. His dedication to service and high standard of excellence continue to strengthen our agency and the community we serve.
Promotional graphic with the words “Congratulations Sergeant Pocsik” above and below a photo of a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office promotion ceremony. In the center, a uniformed deputy raises his right hand during the oath while standing in front of a backdrop with repeated Sheriff’s Office logos. A raised hand is blurred in the foreground, and two other people stand nearby.
Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Colton Pocsik on his promotion, recognized by Sheriff Marinelli and Undersheriff Prange on April 15.
The task force focuses on reducing the presence of illegal drugs within the community by investigating drug trafficking organizations, distribution networks, and illegal marijuana operations, with an emphasis on identifying and sanctioning those responsible for supplying controlled substances.
The West Metro Drug Task Force is a collaborative, multi-agency effort that brings together investigators from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Golden, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge Police Departments.
In January, a search warrant on Covelli’s home led to the seizure of the following:
60 lbs. crystalline MDMA
11,000 2CB pills
100 lbs. psychedelic mushrooms
55 grams ketamine
31,000 MDMA pills
40 grams cocaine
60,000 LSD tablets
8 firearms
18 LSD liquid vials
1 pill press
13,000 MDA pills
The WMDTF began an investigation to confirm the suspected behavior and ultimately arranged several purchases between Covelli and an undercover detective.
In November of 2025, the WMDTF received an anonymous tip that Covelli was dealing drugs in the city of Wheat Ridge, selling large quantities of cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and LSD.
Additionally, he faces eight charges of illegal possession of a weapon and two misdemeanors for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Covelli will be extradited back to Jefferson County for court proceedings.
Covelli is being held on 35 counts including nine level one drug felonies, seven level two drug felonies, and nine level three drug felonies for possession with intent to distribute.
Graphic with large red text reading “BUSTED!” and white text reading “Hunter Covelli” on a dark green background. A large evidence photo shows a table covered with suspected drugs in plastic bags and glass jars, pill bottles, a scale, and several firearms. On the right side is a booking photo of a young man with long curly hair wearing a light gray shirt. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office logo appears in the lower right corner.
Major Drug Bust and Arrest for Drug Task Force
The West Metro Drug Task Force (WMDTF) has made a significant arrest and drug seizure after a months-long investigation. Investigators tracked the suspect, 25-year-old Hunter Covelli, to Walworth County, Wisconsin, where he turned himself in yesterday.
Graphic showing a large red warning flag waving on a pole against dark storm clouds and a mountain landscape. At the bottom left is the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office logo. Bold text across the image reads, “RED FLAG WARNING” and “FIRE WEATHER WATCH.”
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for unincorporated Jefferson County for Thursday, April 16 from 11:00 a.m. to midnight. Critical fire weather conditions exist. We are also still in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
Details on red flag warnings can be found at: jeffcosheriffco.gov/red-flag
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You help bring order to emergencies, support responders in the field, and make a difference in some of the hardest moments people will ever face.
A special thank you to Adrianne, Kimberly, and Bridget, who are taking calls for us today.
To all of the dispatchers at Jeffcom 911, thank you for your steady voices, quick thinking, and lifesaving work you provide every single day.
Dispatchers are the 'first' first responders, answering calls in moments of chaos, gathering critical information, calming callers, coordinating resources, and helping get the right help to the right place fast.
Graphic for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week showing three Jeffcom 911 dispatchers standing together in a communications center, surrounded by computer monitors and dispatch equipment. Text at the top reads, “Thank you Jeffcom 911 Dispatchers!” and text at the bottom reads, “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.” The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office logo appears in the lower right corner.
Graphic for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week showing seven Jeffcom 911 team members posing indoors beside a Jeffcom 911 banner that reads, “Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Jeffcom!” Text at the top reads, “Thank you Jeffcom 911 Dispatchers!” and text at the bottom reads, “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.” The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office logo appears in the lower right corner.
This week, we’re proud to recognize National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week and thank the incredible dispatchers at Jeffcom 911.
Today, we had breakfast burritos delivered as a small thank you for the big work they do every day.
