Lakewood Sentinel 3
July 12, 2018
Former band teacher pleads not guilty to charges of sex assault Geoffrey Adam Banninger is suspected of having sexual relations with a student BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Geoffrey Adam Banninger, 23, entered a not guilty plea with Jefferson County Courts July 2 to charges of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust and sexual assault on a child, pattern of sexual abuse. Both class 3 felonies.
Banninger was a volunteer coach with the Arvada High School Band and part-time band teacher in the Cherry Creek School District when he was arrested on Jan. 7 on suspicion of having sexual relations with a band student who attends Eaglecrest High School in Centennial. At the time of the arrest he was terminated from his
position with the Cherry Creek School District and Jeffco schools prohibited his access to schools and students. The Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office contacted the Jefferson County authorities about an investigation into Banninger. InvesBanninger tigators believe Banninger had relations with a 16-year-old female student in his home in unincorporated Jef-
ferson County near Golden. At the time of Banninger’s arrest Arvada High School Principal Gina Rivas said in a letter to parents that the investigation is ongoing but that “it is our understanding that all victims have been identified and interviewed by law enforcement. It is also our understanding that law enforcement does not have an indication that there are additional victims.” Banninger will appear in court again July 30 for a pre-trial conference.
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Is the Jeffco Real Estate Market Steady or Cooling?
Given Golden Real Estate’s four new listings this week after a much slower May and June, you might be wondering whether active inventory is growing and sales might be slowing. June’s “Market Trends Report” from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors analyzes the market in 11 metro area counties, so today I’m providing you with figures for Jefferson County only. As shown on the chart at right, the median sold price for Jeffco rose 8.8% over June 2017. Interestingly, the median price dropped significantly from July through the end of
2017, so this June’s median price is actually 13.2% higher than last October, and has kept rising significantly every month in 2018. The number of homes sold this June was actually down over 10% from last June, and the inventory of active listings is also down— over 7.5%. As I write this on Monday, July 9, there are only 1,043 active listings in Jeffco, which is down another 15% from the end of June and down 25% from last July. So, bottom line, the number of active listings is still dropping. As you can see from the chart, the median days on market for Jeffco listings in June was the same as June 2017—6 days. Not shown is the average days on market, which was 17 days, down from 19 days in June 2017. Once again, the large gap between
Candelas Ranch Just Listed by David Dlugasch This beautifully finished ranch home at 20062 W 95th $553,900 Place in the western section of Candelas, has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master suite has a spacious 5-piece bath with a very large walk-in closet. It has a 3-car garage that provides added storage space. The house is loaded with upgraded features. The kitchen has an oversized granite island, double ovens, stainless steel appliances, and full cut-glass backsplash. The large foyer, great room and kitchen area have hardwood flooring. The bedrooms have carpeting and the bathrooms have tile floors. The home comes with a solar plan which keeps the utility costs of maintaining this home very low. The back yard has a covered deck and a large paver stone patio. Candelas features miles of trails, nearby lakes and ponds, two fitness centers with outdoor swimming pools and a newly opened King Soopers. Highway 93 provides quick access to Boulder and Golden. Call David at 303-908-4835 to schedule a showing. See video tour at www.CandelasRanch.info. Open Sunday, 11–3.
average and median days on market is the result of many sellers overpricing their homes, resulting in them sitting on the market longer than they should. My headline asks whether Jeffco’s market is steady or cooling. Sellers who overpriced their home might think it’s cooling, but the market is holding steady for homes priced well.
Condo at I-25 Light Rail Station Listed by Kristi Brunel Welcome to Centre Pointe Station, 4600 E. Asbury Circle, and this updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium (Unit 301), which is centrally located just across the pedestrian bridge from the light rail station just east of Colorado Blvd. Hardwood floors greet you as you enter this bright unit with large covered $210,000 balconies and mountain views! This condo features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, newer sliding glass doors, room air conditioning, included washer/dryer unit, updated lighting, fans and fixtures. The building features reserved parking, a secured entry, fitness room, and owner’s storage. See more exterior and interior pictures at www.DenverCondo.info, then contact your agent or Kristi Brunel at 303-525-2520 for a private showing. Sorry, there will be no open houses.
Just Listed Arvada Ranch Has Tons of Natural Light
This ranch-style home at 5194 Bristol Street is in the Blue Hills Estates subdivision west of Drake Middle School. Built in 1979, the seller is the original owner, and the pride of ownership is evident throughout. The original cedar siding has been replaced with fiber cement siding and freshly painted. Five large skylights bring sunlight into the family $448,000 room, kitchen and the interior bathroom. The large Golden Pines Condo Just Listed by Jim Swanson family room has a vaulted ceiling with 3 skylights and a wood-burning fireplace with brick Golden Pines is a complex of 3-story condo buildings, with six hearth and chimney. The covered front porch has a rich brick floor. The backyard features $151,000 units in each of 28 entries. It is located in the Pleasant View mature blue spruce, ponderosa pine and other evergreens. The high-efficiency furnace has community about 3 miles east of downtown Golden. The ad- both an electronic air filter and high-end Aprilaire steam humidifier. Take a narrated video dress is 16529 W. 10th Ave. #E-6. Enjoy the warmth and light tour at www.ArvadaRanch.info. I’m holding it open on Sunday, July 15th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. of this south facing top floor unit. The private balcony looks over a grassy courtyard which is adjacent to an assigned parking Jim Smith space. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and measures 773 sq. ft. Broker/Owner This property needs work. It was a long-term rental with smokGolden Real Estate, Inc. ers but is now vacant. Great potential and priced accordingly. CALL OR TEXT: 303-525-1851 Needs carpet and paint. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are MAIN: 303-302-3636 original and in poor shape. Flooring, furnace and fixtures all EMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com could use some improvement. Has newer appliances and the windows and sliding door were Get this Column in Your Inbox every Thursday. WEBSITE: www.GoldenRealEstate.com replaced several years ago. More info & pix can be found at www.GoldenPinesCondo.info, Send request to Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com then call Jim Swanson at 303-929-2727 to arrange a showing. Sorry, no open houses. 17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401