18th Judicial District Attorney's Office

District Attorney Amy Padden leads the 18th Judicial DA's Office in Arapahoe County.
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***MEDIA RELEASE***
The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office has referred a 2025 Aurora officer-involved shooting to a grand jury for further investigation. Our official statement can be found here:
https://t.co/xOFXMhzca4

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Earlier this year, the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office presented Det. Brian Lippa with the Outstanding Law Enforcement Investigator Award for his work on a sex assault case at Pirates Cove Water Park in Englewood last summer. The defendant, Trenton Moscovita, ultimately pleaded guilty and was sentenced to more than two decades in prison. You can hear from the police detective below and learn more about this case here:
https://t.co/6O4WtQ9RL3
@PoliceEnglewood
@NewsEnglewoodCO

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🚨***SENTENCING UPDATE***🚨
This week, Trenton Moskovita, 19, was sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by 10 years to life of SOISP (Sex Offender Intensive Supervised Probation) for sexually assaulting a young girl at Pirates Cove Water Park last summer. You can read more about this case here:
https://t.co/6O4WtQ9RL3
@PoliceEnglewood
@NewsEnglewoodCO

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@Huxley10001 Still waiting on your documentation....We look forward to hearing from you!

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DA Amy Padden was proud to speak at the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Colorado! 🔥

Thank you to all the agencies, athletes, and community members supporting inclusion and carrying the Flame of Hope across Colorado.
#LETR #SpecialOlympicsColorado #FlameOfHope
@SpecOlympicsCO

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@Huxley10001 Please DM us the case #'s or defendant names and we'll absolutely research it and provide you with answers. We're not aware of such dismissals.

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@Huxley10001 We’re not aware of any situations where DA Padden has made a decision to let an offender walk free. We are committed to holding offenders accountable and we will do so with transparency and integrity. Thanks for your support! Have a blessed evening.

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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

In observance of Memorial Day, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we reflect on those who gave their lives for our freedoms.

#MemorialDay #memorialdayweekend #HonorTheFallen #service #sacrifice

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***SENTENCING UPDATE***
This week, Rye Austin Lee Schaben was sentenced to 112 years to life in #prison for a violent #kidnapping and #assault case that occurred back in 2024. Our original news release on this case can be found here:
https://t.co/3o84DoMYuI
#justice

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***MEDIA RELEASE***
Following a 7-day trial, an Arapahoe County jury found Hector Delarosa, 21, guilty of Child Abuse Resulting in Death in the 2024 death of his newborn daughter.

Medical experts determined the 10-day-old infant's injuries could not have resulted from an accident. Delarosa will be sentenced next month.

More information about this case can be found here:
https://t.co/wJQJ7vmQB0

This case was investigated with our law enforcement partners with the Aurora Police Department.

#justice #trial #verdict #AuroraColorado #arapahoecounty

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@COLAWFAILURES We're still awaiting your reply...

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This week, Chief Deputy DA Chris Gallo and Consumer Fraud Protection Director Jamie Sorrells joined Arapahoe County Commissioners in signing a proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This month (and every month), we stand with survivors, honor their strength, and reaffirm our commitment to seeking #justice and accountability. If you're a survivor and need assistance, PLEASE reach out. We're here to help.
@ArapahoeCounty
#SAAM #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence

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@COLAWFAILURES Please DM us case details and we'll gladly look into it. However, the DA's Office doesn't issue bond. All bond decisions and rulings are made by a judge.

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Today is Denim Day, part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.

We wear denim to stand with survivors and challenge the mindset that blames victims instead of offenders.

#SAAM #supportvictims #standwithsurvivors #Justice #accountability

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The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office hosted its 9th Annual Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony Tuesday. The event brought together approximately 200 attendees in recognizing multiple prosecutors, victim advocates, law enforcement officials, and organizations dedicated to supporting crime victims and pursuing justice on their behalf.
https://t.co/2DcwLbxhpK
#victimsrights #victimadvocacy #victimsupport #lawenforcement #justice #JusticeForVictims #aurora #auroracolorado #arapahoecounty #littletoncolorado #englewoodcolorado

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Behind every criminal case is a person and a story that matters.❤️
📽️At our Victims' Rights Ceremony this week, we created a video to showcase the impact of victim advocacy and the difference these dedicated professionals make every day.
@ArapahoeSO
@ArapahoeCounty

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@619Fail Can you please provide specific examples of "lenient" sentences for sex crimes? Some of the lengthiest sentences in America's history for Human Trafficking cases came from this judicial district.

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This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our commissioners signed a proclamation calling on residents to recognize and express gratitude for the exceptional service of our emergency communications professionals, who guide us through our difficult moments. @ArapahoeSO

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@z_zums88 Hey, that's not nice! At least we aren't convicted felons! #ouch

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@z_zums88 Goodnight, Mr. Schreiber.