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LIGHT THE LIGHTS
Suspect in chase headed for trial Two weeks reserved for Ryan Stone’s April trial in Douglas County By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com
The Legend High School choir sings a medley of holiday favorites at the mayor’s tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 28.
Hundreds of families crowded into Parker’s O’Brien Park on Nov. 28 to sing Christmas songs and watch town leaders illuminate thousands of lights hanging in the park’s trees. The annual Mayor’s Holiday Lighting has become a tradition for Parker residents and draws more people every year.
PHOTOS BY CHRIS MICHLEWICZ
Ryan Stone pleaded not guilty in a Douglas County courtroom Dec. 1 to all charges filed against him in connection with a multi-county, high-speed March 12 chase. Stone’s case will go to trial, which is expected to last two weeks, starting April 21 at the Douglas County Justice Center. Stone, 29, of Highlands Ranch, faces 26 counts for his suspected role in the rush-hour chase that ended near the Wildlife Experience in northern Douglas Stone County. It started outside a Longmont gas station when he allegedly stole an SUV with a 4-year-old boy inside. Stone later abandoned the car, with the uninjured boy inside, then hijacked another and later in Douglas County, a third vehicle, police say. A news helicopter tracked the chase, while law enforcement officers pursued and repeatedly tried to stop him. During the pursuit, Stone allegedly struck and injured a Colorado State Patrol trooper. Charges against Stone include attempted murder, kidnapping, assault, aggravated motor vehicle theft, robbery, vehicular eluding, criminal mischief and leaving the scene of an accident. Stone continues on Page 31
Police alerted to possible phone scam At least 50 Parker homeowners received calls Jake Ulvila, 5, of Parker, chats it up with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during the mayor’s tree-lighting ceremony.
By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Parker Police Department is dialing in on a possible phone scam that has affected 50 people and flooded town hall with calls from concerned citizens. Caller ID says the calls are coming from the Town of Parker, but authorities have confirmed that they are not originating from phone lines at any government office. Initial reports from some residents indicated that the caller was claiming to be associated with the town’s building department and needed to conduct a roof inspection. However, investigators have learned that the person or persons do not actually identify themselves as employees of the town.
Adriatic Deyerle, 7, waves to Santa Claus from atop her mother’s shoulders.
Families walk underneath the trees at O’Brien Park after the official lighting ceremony.
Scam continues on Page 31