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Officer’s handling of case probed Scrutiny into domestic violence responses uncovers possible violation By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Riders and their steeds gallop around the course during the Aug. 14 Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede. The Western Welcome Week event drew about 100 toddlers through 12-year-olds. The children were divided into groups according to age. Western Welcome Week kicked off Aug. 12 with a concert at Sterne Park and fireworks. The 10-day celebration has something for everyone throughout the week, leading up to the Grand Parade and Old Timers’ Luncheon this weekend. For more photos and stories, see Pages 5-7. Photos by Kyle Harding
Signature event off to roaring start
As the Littleton Police Department has re-evaluated its approach to domestic violence calls, the department has opened an internal investigation into an officer for allegedly failing to file an arrest warrant request in a domestic violence case last year. Police Chief Doug Stephens informed the city council on Aug. 9 of the investigation during a presentation on the department’s domestic violence responses without naming the officer under investigation, who was identified by Denver7 as Cpl. Andrew Schmit.
Barbecue, concert and fireworks at Sterne Park kick off activities
Officer continues on Page 18
LET THERE BE BEARDS
By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com
A hot rod that was for sale sits next to the classic AMC Gremlin at the Aug. 14 Littleton Elks Custom Car Show. The event, held each year during Western Welcome Week, drew about 140 entries ranging from hot rods and muscle cars to classics and antiques.
Western Welcome Week began for the 88th time on Aug. 12 at Sterne Park with the Lions Club Community Barbecue, music courtesy of the Denver Municipal Band and fireworks. The theme of this year is “Salute to Educators.” The three parade grand marshals — former Littleton Public Schools Principal Kenneth Coddington, current Littleton High School teacher Michael Montgomery and Hannah Sturdivant, a recent Arapahoe Community College early childhood education graduate — who represent the past, present and future of education, were introduced before the concert. The concert and fireworks— in its 27th year —is perennially popular with many Littleton residents. Welcome continues on Page 5
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Whether short or tall, volleyball setters rely on skill to get the job done. Check out this story and others as we continue our fall sports previews on PAGE 26.
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