ADAMS COUNTY, CO 10 DAYS AGO On this Friday night in April, the Rick Reigenborn of patrol deputy days was in his full glory. Reigenborn and McIntosh went to Brighton High School together, and had worked together much of their careers. Later in a back conference room Reigenborn privately swore in his new undersheriff, Tommie McLallen. He admitted that he didnt do any Internet research into the people he brought in to take top commander positions after he was sworn in. / CBS Colorado. A jury acquitted Bethel of official misconduct in 2007, relating to the sex tape, the Pueblo Chieftain reported at the time. ALL EXPERIENCING HEAVY RAIN. WE HAVE HAD 40, 50, 60 MILES PER HOUR WIND GUSTS THAT ARE NOT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THESE. He would face off against Mike McIntosh, then a commander at the sheriffs office, who was a Republican. Crime and Public Safety | . Laws told the officer his friend's father would not allow the pregnant woman to leave her home. The world is crazy and you want to be able to protect your friends or family and I just felt that I was a good candidate for this job and being able to put myself in the position where I can protect my friends and family and the community and just make a difference for anyone who lives in this area, Miller said. The only way we can connect our communities is to connect with each other. He relishes high speed chases -- including his own live stream of one in January where he personally chased an auto theft suspect. Reigenborns gamble didnt pay off. Did I have a relationship with a dispatcher back in 1994? I tried to look at things and go, what can I do better, how can I test better? Undersheriff . Morgen ended up apologizing to Reigenborn, and Reigenborn said he didnt fire Morgen according to a 2021 deposition. Have fun and enjoy yourself to the fullest! IN FACT, I AM BEGINNING TO TRANSITION FOR MANY SEVERE CONCERN TO A HIGH WIND CONCERN THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS AS THIS AREA OF LOW PRESSURE MOVES THROUGH THE AREA. Reigenborn, 58, has lived in Adams County since his mother moved there when he was four months old. He said he was preventing crime by patrolling bars in his district particularly around closing time. MIKE: WLWT NEWS 5S TODD DYKES HAS BEEN AT THE SCENE OF THE CRASH. For those interested in doing the test, they can reach out to the Adams County Sheriffs on their Facebook page or go to their website. That lawsuit is ongoing. Reigenborn has a SWAT tattoo and still wears a ribbon given to first responders to the 1999 Columbine school shooting. He worked to meet the physical requirements of SWAT, including running the 8-minute mile, but said he was turned down when he applied because of the good old boy club. Reigenborn said despite meeting the qualifications, he had a hard time breaking in. Two of the top leaders at the Adams County Sheriffs Office are on paid administrative leave while investigations of an unspecified nature continue. The implementation of policies that make us accessible and more accountable to our citizens will ensure that everyone knows their voice, their ideas, and their contribution to our community matters. BRIGHTON, Colorado Three members of Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn's command staff are under active investigations, two of them on administrative leave, 9NEWS has learned. > CDOT News: Full Closures Coming on North I-25 Express Lanes Project > Children and Family Services Awarded Seals of Recognition Executive Assistant to the Undersheriff. Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity Kind of like in a marriage there are some things that are just unforgivable. The fact that my POST license status is retired while under investigation is of absolutely no interest to me whatsoever at this stage of my life.. It takes a good days drive to cover Colorado, but well help you do it in a few minutes. CPR News requested copies of all the training records for Reigenborn, Bethel and McLallen. His nature is friendly, open and confident. There are more than 600 people including 434 sworn deputies in the Adams County Sheriffs Office, with a budget of almost $100 million. It makes me completely sick that some complete dumba will win as sheriff with no ability only and I mean only because he has a D in front of his name, wrote the department spokesman Jim Morgen on Facebook after the election. Thank you Crosspoint Church for the Survival Kits for the Deputies and the Adams County Sheriff's Office! WE ARE TALKING 20, 25, MAYBE 30 MILES PER HOUR WIND GUSTS WITH THESE ACTUAL STORMS. And on McLallens first day, Reigenborn handed him a stack of letters to deliver to command staff. The reason? AURORA | The Adams County Coroner's Office and Adams County Sheriff's Office are investigating the December death of a male inmate in the Adams County Detention Center in Brighton. Mickey Bethel, who Reigenborn put in charge of the Flatrock Regional Training Center, was charged with witness tampering in 2006 when he was an officer at the Pueblo Police Department. WHAT A WEIRD WEATHER DAY AND WEIRD STRETCH THE LAST HOUR. Human Resources Director. They wear 'em their whole shift and they're designed to only stop handgun calibers and so we want to make sure that they have this elevated protection against rifle threats," said Jake Skifstad, SHIELD 616 Founder. At the high point, it read 110 miles per hour. It started on his second day as sheriff in 2019, when Reigenborn handed sealed envelopes to 11 of the departments top-level commanders. I never asked for that, and quite honestly, there were some folks that thought that he was a pretty good road sergeant, that he was pretty good to his troops, McIntosh said. Angela Adams was the Hamilton County Zoning Administrator, Authorities say around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at a Marquette residence. Undersheriff Tommie McLallen and Training . NOT JUST SEEING A LOT OF WIND EMBEDDED WITHIN THE ACTIVITY. The sheriff also runs the jail, which in Adams County has 1,600-person capacity. Have a tip about this or any story? It was disappointing. IT IS ACTUALLY AFTER THE RAIN ENDS, THOSE WINDS KICK UP. Reigenborn has a shrine to Captain America in his office - a comic book hero that represents American righteousness. ACSO Staff January Birthdays!!! Veteran investigative reporter Brian Maass has broken countless major stories at CBS News Colorado and established a high level of trust and credibility in the community. KEVIN: GOOD EVENING. F ormer Adams County sheriff Mike McIntosh and former Adams County Jail division chief Gene Claps will go head-to-head this fall in the race to become the county's next top cop.. Democrat Rick Reigenborn defeated McIntosh and secured the sheriff's post in 2018 by a margin of about 5%. For Reigenborn, these battles have shaped him, even changed him, these last four years. Sarah Manzanares WHAT IS INTERESTING IS THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE COMING AFTER THE STORMS OF ACTUALLY ROLLED THROUGH AND THEY HAVE MORE TO DO WITH THE INTENSE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE, NOT NECESSARILY SEVERE STORM RELATED WINDS. There were a lot of things that were left a mess and had to be fixed, he said. IT HAS BEEN A BUSY DAY ON THE RADAR. WE WILL TRACK THESE POCKETS OF HEAVY RAIN AS THEY MOVE THROUGH PARTS OF CLERMONT COUNTY, BROWN COUNTY AND HIGHLAND COUNTY. Updated: 8:47 PM MDT August 11, 2021. THE GOOD NEWS IS THIS HEAVY RAIN SHOULD BE WRAPPING UP IN THE NEXT HOUR, MAYBE HOUR AND A HALF FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE AREA. A sheriff's spokesman said the gun Mitchell pointed was an AR-15 and that it was unloaded at the time. Reigenborn said he had first-hand experience with the difficulty in rising through the ranks in a department he had spent decades in. The Jail Division Chief is on active duty amid an active trespassing investigation. He ended up having an affair with one of our dispatchers, she became pregnant, she has a child.. He then shakes hands with someone behind the desk and moves on. McIntosh is now running in the Republican primary for sheriff. Chris Laws, who Reigenborn hired out of retirement to run the jail, received a summons from Thornton Police for trespassing earlier this year. He still loves cars and has a six-car garage at home that contains, among others, his first car from high school: a 1963 dark blue Chevy Impala. Shortly after the truck crash Thursday, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said there was a mandatory one-mile evacuation for residents around milepost 177 on Highway 95. WEST UNION, Ohio The Adams County sheriff is advising the public to stay home after Friday's storms caused damage across the county. And doubts about the effectiveness of his leadership continue to exist at the highest levels of the county and inside the sheriffs office. We at the Adams County Sheriff's Office are fully committed to this initiative and intend to work with our citizens to identify and seek long-term solutions to problems relating to crime, fear of crime, neighborhood decay and poor quality of life. HEAVY RAIN FOR THE EVENING COMMUTE FROM SOUTH LEBANON TO MASON, OVER TOWARD SYCAMORE AND THE EASTERN PART OF HAMILTON COUNTY. FAYETTEVILLE, YOU GET CLOSE TO 5:15. The individual is still working at the Sheriffs Office. Three of the last four sheriffs have been sued over political terminations with damages and settlements totaling about $2.5 million in taxpayer money since 1997. Through June 1, his opponent, Gene Claps, has spent more than five times more than Reigenborn. STRASBURG, Colo. A teacher at Strasburg High School who was hosting an exchange student is now accused of sexually assaulting that student, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office.. By John Asbury john.asbury@newsday.com JohnAsbury February 27, 2023 8:21 pm. Adams County Sheriff's Office receives body armor donation from SHIELD 616. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He started with the Adams County Sheriffs Office in 1995 as a volunteer. We took their playbook. "Deputies responded. Executive Assistant to the Sheriff He was promoted through the ranks for more than three decades, working on homicides, traffic, with school resource officers and was eventually promoted to commander and then a captain in the jail. and last updated 6:22 AM, Aug 25, 2022 ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio Rapper and songwriter Afroman said the Adam's County Sheriff's Office caused damage when they raided his home this past weekend.. The investigation has been underway for more than five months without producing charges. You're trying to get there as soon as possible and you just want to be ready when you get there," said Lemus. He finally found a part-time detective job at the tiny Mountain View Police Department on the western border of Denver. THIS VIDEO WAS AROUND NOON WHEN MY COLLEAGUE AND I WERE HEADING EASTBOUND COMING AROUND A CURVE. Grootens said his office maintains a list of qualified applicants they can draw from for when deputies leave or retire. Reigenborn thought about joining the fire department, but a friend at the Brighton Police Department, who years later was fatally gunned down on the job in a shooting at a bar, suggested he go on a ride along on patrol. He mulled over moving out of state, but couldnt make that work with custody of his children in the metro area. "This is gonna not only keep us safe but save people's lives as well, so we really appreciate it," said Lemus. Tina Jachetta YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR AND YOU ARE RACING. REMEMBER, ALWAYS TURN AROUND WHEN YOU SEE THAT STANDING WATER. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Tina Jachetta. To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation. That was really what made that a turning point for me, he said. Toth declined to comment for this story. From left to right: Undersheriff Tommie McLallen, Training Division Chief Mickey Bethel, Jail Division Chief Chris Laws, Skier Shiffrin's quest for 86th win extended after downhill, Colorado mountain communities consider legal action against USPS, 77 inches of snow fall at Colorado ski area in 9 days, Man sentenced to nearly 100 years for violently attacking woman. He later became the Rocky Ford Police Chief before leaving that post to work for Adams County when Rick Reigenborn took office as sheriff in 2019. FOR THE UNINITIATED LIKE ME, IT IS VERY JARRING. IT IS AFTER THESE ROLE THROUGH WHERE WE ARE FINDING THE GREATEST CONCERN FOR WIND. SOME AREAS OF HEAVY RAIN, MAYBE SOME THUNDER AND LIGHTNING. Adams was last heard from via telephone saying . Laws, 53, told police she was his friend. Not that he would've never got there, but from what we had seen, he wasn't lieutenant or commander material when he left. Adams County Sheriff's deputies now have another layer of protection while protecting and serving, thanks to a Colorado nonprofit and a $50,000 donation from Mountain States Toyota. Sure. Thank you! 'The office of the sheriff is me ' Mitchell glances at the rifle but then appears to point the weapon toward the reception desk, waving it from side to side momentarily. THESE AREAS OF RAIN ARE MOVING AT 60 MILES PER HOUR. First published on March 2, 2023 / 4:02 PM. Have a happy and blessed day! IM SHEREE PAOLELLO. Current senior leaders, not authorized to speak on the record, say the disruptions have sparked resignations and difficulties in recruiting people to work there. His history, his seeming desire for attention and his lack of management experience when he got the job four years ago are giving his opponents plenty of fodder. Completely betrayed, Reigenborn said. I believe we can implement more frugal spending, better address our community needs, and develop a holistic approach for bettering our community. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Despite being outspent by McIntosh more than 8 to 1, Reigenborn won the rematch, and got the job he long coveted. Are Adams County sheriff's livestreams for entertainment or information? THERE IS HEAVY RAIN, THUNDER AND LIGHTNING, THE WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO BROWN COUNTY AND HIGHLAND COUNTY, BUT NOT A LOT OF WIND. He punched the gas pedal and the engine revved on his black Chevy Tahoe. Happy Birthday Mrs. Rhonda Anderson from your Adams County Sheriff's Office Family! Reigenborn had to run for sheriff because he didnt get promoted, that in and of itself it should tell you the mindset of this guy, said Mitchell, the former commander who is currently suing Reigenborn in federal court. At the Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office, there are 74. Both Reigenborn and McLallen appeared to have completed more hours of training in 2021 than is required, according to an Excel spreadsheet provided by the Flatrock Training Center. Crosspoint Church Survival Kits for the Deputies! He graduated from the police academy, and became a full-time deputy for the Adams County Sheriff in 1991. WE HAVE THE HEAVY RAIN COMING THROUGH AT THE MOMENT. Reigenborn has been married three times. He said, mostly, he feels more generous with forgiveness. They are: The issues and concerns within our county still remain. It was a struggle, I tried three different times getting on the team. "We have asked an outside agency to conduct an internal investigation in regards to their leave," Sherman said via e-mail. / CBS Colorado. We at the Adams County Sheriffs Office are fully committed to this initiative and intend to work with our citizens to identify and seek long-term solutions to problems relating to crime, fear of crime, neighborhood decay and poor quality of life. THERE IS A LOT OF PONDING ON THE ROADS. They openly supported and campaigned for his opponent in the election. Grootens said hes hoping to add to their reserve list when the department holds physical fitness testing at Flinn Stadium on March 18. 2023 Colorado Public Radio. The deputies were not hit, but a pursuit ensued. SHE IS DRAWING A LINE AHEAD OF THAT. We can help you keep up. There's a question that starts to surface about the integrity of the agency as a whole.. Copyright 2023 Adams County Sheriff's Office | All Rights Reserved. SHIELD 616 has provided over 6,000 law-enforcement officers with this body armor since 2015 and they hope to keep expanding to more departments. Example video title will go here for this video. The sheriffs office is also conducting the Corrections Officer Selection Test on March 18th as well at the Adams County Courthouse. See the flyer for more information. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Way to go Fellas! A tactical light attached to the rifle is on. SHEREE: AND MORE PROBLEMS IN WESTWOOD WHERE A CRASH SHUT DOWN , I-74 EASTBOUND AT MONTANA AVENUE. . THEY ARE QUICKLY CHOPPING AWAY AT THE ACTUAL TORNADO WATCH. Bethel and Undersheriff Tommie McLallen are on administrative leave pending the findings of that investigation by an outside agency. Inside the home, the deputies located a deceased woman, identified as Angela Adams. But that doesnt make me a poor leader, he said. Every day is testing day and every day you should be doing your best and performing at your peak every day.. Reigenborn said he watched media reports at the time, and was disappointed in then-Sheriff McIntoshs lack of transparency about what happened. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. We are very very very thankful! Relay for Life Basketball Tournament at ACCS! And we weren't interested in that. NEWS. I didnt fire those folks, he said. One of those plaintiffs, Gene Claps, is also running against Reigenborn in this months Democratic primary. And I have, he said. In January 2018, Heath Gumm, a young Adams County Sheriffs deputy, was fatally shot during a foot pursuit in Thornton. Even from the top seat, Reigenborn is fueled by the pursuit. TODD: A COUPLE DIFFERENT THINGS TO TALK ABOUT. After graduating from Brighton High School in the mid-80s, Reigenborn skipped college and apprenticed as a diesel mechanic at Cummins Diesel Power for a short time. Reigenborn said he isnt part of any investigation as far as I know and that he checked twice at the end of last year to make sure he had his required 24 hours of training to keep up his state certification. You want to know what is really going on these days, especially in Colorado. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLWT-TV. The sheriff's office says storms caused damage to telephone poles and powerlines, and the Adams County Dispatch Unit cannot receive any phone calls. Michael Adams, 34, was last seen on foot on Forest Road 34 near the Sitgreaves National Forest boundary, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said. ON A HIGHWAY, WHEN YOU COULDVE GOTTEN RUN OVER. WE WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK THIS. Copyright 2023 WGEM. The lawsuit against him is still pending in federal court. Regardless, Reigenborn, at the time only 50, said he felt like he had to leave. 176 were here. Happy Birthday Mrs. Rhonda Anderson from your Adams County Sheriff's Office Family! The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. Reigenborn joined the pursuit in an unmarked patrol vehicle from more than six miles away, which appears to be in contrast to the department's pursuit policy. As Sheriff of Adams County, I am determined to reduce crime, fear, and disorder while restoring the values that have upheld our great county. And that was how I got hooked into law enforcement, said Reigenborn. Olivia Young is a reporter at CBS News Colorado. WE DID OUR BEST TO SURVEY THE DAMAGE. The sheriff's office says anyone with an emergency should contact Brown County by calling 911. A working relationship with local and surrounding law enforcement agencies, the faith based community, community leaders, and corporate and private organizations will support the progression of our county. Training Division Chief Mickey Bethel submitted his resignation to Sheriff Rick Reigenborn and the sheriff accepted, a spokesman said. All rights reserved. The sheriff's office says storms caused damage to. And it worked.. Bethels hours for 2021 were incomplete. AJFC COMMUNITY Action Agency 2022 Job Readiness Wealth Building Fair. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. All were acquitted at trial, and all the records in the case and investigation have been sealed. (303) 655-3218, Executive Assistant to the Undersheriff In about eight hours of interviews for this story, Reigenborn never asked to go off the record and never showed any discomfort -- even when questions veered into his personal life. I think that it is disruptive to the agency, said Dan Corsentino, the former sheriff of Pueblo County, who now testifies on sheriff office policy and excessive force cases. SHEREE: HIGH WATER CLOSING ROADS ACROSS GREATER CINCINNATI, AND WERE NOT DONE WITH THE THREATS FROM WIND YET. It's a lot of fun.. Then he locked them out of the building until he could personally assess their loyalty. Reigenborn admits to personal transgressions decades ago but said its unfair for his opponents to keep bringing it up. Some said they liked Reigenborn and some of his policy changes were welcome, but they didnt want to be quoted in case he lost his re-election and they would face a new boss in the fall. They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. QUINCY (WGEM) - Fewer people are choosing to pursue a career in law enforcement both locally and nationally. He landed as the chief of the troubled Rocky Ford Police Department before coming to Adams County. Training Division Chief Mickey Bethel submitted his resignation to the sheriff and the sheriff accepted it, Sgt. Listen now. IT TURNS OUT HE WAS RACING TO TRY TO HELP THE DRIVER OF A CAR WHO HAD CRASHED. November 14, 2022 at 4:02 p.m. BRIGHTON, Colorado Three members of Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn's command staff are under active investigations, two of them on administrative leave, 9NEWS has learned. Other law enforcement agencies across the state have similar struggles: There are 50 officer vacancies currently at the Aurora Police Department and 80 at Denver Police. February 15, 2023 / 5:33 PM / CBS Colorado. I have never seen anything quite like this where a person says the past administration was based on a good old boy philosophy, Claps said. Reigenborn said he hired an attorney and threatened to sue the sheriff if he didnt get promoted to SWAT. Sherman said the sheriffs office would release all pertinent information once the investigation concludes. Even though Reigenborn faced the occasional foe above him, he remained ambitious. Inside the home, the Sheriff's Office located a deceased woman, identified as Angela Adams, 49. Then he had the command staff escorted out of the building. It is my belief that we can affect positive change throughout Adams County by implementing the three Cs of commitment. When he received the letter from Reigenborn, he was division chief of the jail. He had an affair with another deputy's wife who was working at the Sheriff's office while he was married to another gal that was working at the Sheriff's office. Adams County Sheriff hoping to boost recruitment, Several local Illinois fire departments and EMS providers awarded grants, Police search estranged husbands home as part of investigation into wifes death, California man arrested for alleged burglary, arson at West Quincy gas station, Preservation efforts continue in Hannibal as bed and breakfast receives repairs, Local farmer heading to DC to lobby for climate in Farm Bill, Gardeners Palette returns Saturday in Quincy. The only way we can connect our communities is to connect with each other. Paul Gregory. It was launched in January by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Peace Officers Standard and Training, or POST, Board into a complaint of fraud. Tommie McLallen, the former undersheriff, previously worked as Pueblo County deputy and was fired. Adams County Sheriffs hoping test will help fill reserve pool (WGEM) QUINCY (WGEM) - Fewer people are choosing to pursue a career in law enforcement both locally and nationally. Two of those took a severance package from Adams County and four walked away and later sued him. The sheriff said he wished that the whistleblower, who he knows but would not name, would have come to him first. WERE LEADING THE WAY WITH TEAM COVERAGE ON THE ROADS AND THE SKIES. HE PULLED OFF AFTER THE CRASH HAPPENED AND RAN OVER TO RENDER AID. McIntosh recalls a different motivation for Reigenborn. But now he runs the fifth biggest sheriffs office in the state and is facing his first re-election campaign. According to a Friday news release from the sheriff's office, the death took place Dec. 24. They also run county jails, and are responsible for getting inmates to and from court and providing safe conditions and health care for those inmates. McIntosh said the two met over coffee before the 2018 election. If you do these things, we just have to go our separate ways. I commit myself to proper planning and consideration of the factors that affect us all.