Most Wanted

Each week, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office publishes a weekly "most wanted" list.  The intent of this list is to share information with the public and other law enforcement agencies, to help locate and apprehend dangerous suspects.  The weekly most wanted flyer is normally updated on Mondays.

View the weekly most wanted (PDF)

A Different Kind of "Most Wanted" List
In 2005, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office began posting a different kind of "most wanted" list.  The new list represents an agency-wide emphasis on the identification and management of violent offenders.  Research has shown that as many as half of domestic violence offenders in the United States commit other crimes outside the home and represent an overall problem for the community.

Each offender on our list is wanted for a domestic-violence-related offense.  However, many -- if not all -- of the suspects listed also have demonstrated other behaviors which this agency has identified as risk factors.  These factors represent the potential for future harm to a specific victim or others.   

As you view the most wanted list, you may notice that the charges listed do not necessarily reflect the most heinous crimes committed in Jefferson County.  Keep in mind that the suspect's charge is only one factor used to determine which criminals represent a high risk.  In addition to the charges, there are other risk factors to consider.  These may include: the inability to function in the community; the belief that the victim "belongs" to the suspect; other crimes; the failure of the criminal justice system to curb the suspect's criminal behavior; and the severity of violence.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office continues to monitor current research and practice to develop the most advanced methods for identification and intervention with violent offenders.  By focusing more and more on domestic violence offenders, the Sheriff's Office is not only working on behalf of domestic violence victims, but is also taking preventive steps to decrease crime and improve the quality of life for residents of Jefferson County.

How You Can Help
If you have any information or know the whereabouts of any of the people shown as wanted, please call the Sheriff's Office at 303-271-0211, or call your local law enforcement agency.  Do not attempt to apprehend or confront these individuals.

Last Modified: Jan 11, 2010 04:48 PM