DESPERADOS

Black Hawk Police Report

October 16

Assist Division of Gaming

Ofcers responded to the Lodge Casino on a report of a fake identifcation with a possible underage gambler who had been drinking alcohol. The incident is under investigation.

Counterfeit bill — BHPD responded to the Horseshoe Casino on the report of a counterfeit bill. The bill was booked into evidence.

Contempt of court, public order crimes — Ofcer Adler was dispatched to the 300 block of Main Street for a party throwing rocks. The party was located and found to have an active warrant as well. The party was transported to the Gilpin County Jail.

Theft — Ofcers responded to the Ameristar Casino on a report of stolen cash out of a wallet. The suspect was identifed and contacted. The suspect was issued a summons for theft.

Theft — Ofcers responded to the Wild Card Casino on the report of a theft. The suspect was located and charged, and the money was returned.

Criminal trafc violation — BHPD conducted a trafc stop on a vehicle that was speeding. The Ofcer released the driver with a verbal warning.

Found drugs — Black Hawk Police Ofcers responded to the Horseshoe Casino on the report of found drugs. Due to 4th Amendment (unreasonable search and seizure) violations, the drugs were unobtainable, and the suspect had already left the scene.

October 17

Harassment — Ofcers responded to a report of harass- ment at the Ameristar Casino, located at 111 Richman Street. The victim of the incident expressed they did not wish to press

Purse snatching — Ofcer Adler responded to the Horseshoe Casino for a theft incident. Suspect was located and transported to the Gilpin County Jail.

Found property —Ofcer Lopez was dispatched to the Ameristar Casino on a report of a handgun that was left in the safe of room 1022. The handgun was collected and logged in as found property releasable to the owner.

Lost property — Ofcers responded to the Ameristar Casino on a report of the lost purse. Ofcers were unable to determine where the purse was lost.

Theft — Ofcer responded to the Ameristar Hotel on a report of a theft from a hotel room. The theft was unfounded.

Counterfeit bill — Ofcers responded to the Horseshoe Casino on a report of a counterfeit bill. The bill was seized and a report taken.

October 18

Criminal trafc violation — Ofcers conducted a trafc stop on a vehicle for a trafc violation occurring at Main Street and Highway 119. The driver was given a warning for obstructed plate, and ofcers cleared with a feld interview report.

Theft — Ofcers responded to the Lady Luck Hotel on a report of a theft. A suspect has yet to be identifed. A report was taken.

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CALVARY CHAPEL

Pastor Doug Gibney

275 Hwy 72, Nederland

Adult and Teen Bible Study - 10 a.m.

Worship and the Word - 11 a.m. Children’s church and nursery

303-258-3502

CHAPEL IN THE HILLS

Pastor Todd Fletcher

29579 St, Hwy 72 (in Coal Creek Canyon) Worship Service - 10 a.m.

303-642-3130 infor@chapelinthehills.org

WHISPERING PINES CHURCH

73 Gross Dam Road on Hwy 72

(behind United Power in Coal Creek Canyon) Worship - 10:30 a.m.

303-248-3201

CHRIST THE KING COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Tom Davidson

Non-denomination contemporary wor ship with a casual atmosphere. 971 Hwy 46, (Across from the fairgrounds)

Praise and Worship - 10:30 a.m. 303-927-0012 www.ctkblackhawk.com

CENTRAL CITY

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH www.GodRushCatholic.org

Father John Green 135 Pine St., Central City Mass - 11 a.m.

NEDERLAND COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Pastor Hansen Wendlandt 210 W. Jefferson, Hwy 72 Worship - 10 a.m.

Christian Education & Youth Groups 303-406-8078 ncpcpastor@gmail.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - BLACK HAWK

Pastor Bob Bingham

Gregory Street in Black Hawk

Worship - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 11 a.m. 303-582-3325

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

123 Eureka St. Central City (across from the Opera House) Worship Service - 10 a.m. 303-582-5882 stjamescentralcity@gmail.com

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

226, First High Street, Central City (Next to the Gilpin History Museum) Worship Service - 10 a.m.

First Sunday of the month at 11 a.m., Community Brunch at the church with live music, beer and wine 303-582-0450 stpaulschurchcentralcity@gmail.com www.stpaulsepiscopalchurchcentralcity.org

ST. RITA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. William Breslin 24325 Hwy 119, Nederland Mass - 9:30 a.m. 303-258-3060 breslinw@shjboulder.org