JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — The man accused of drunk driving and killing a Golden police officer on Highway 58 in November has pleaded not guilty as the defense considers an offer from the prosecution to settle the case without going to trial, his defense attorneys said in court Monday.
Stephen Robert Geer, 43, of Wheat Ridge pleaded not guilty and a pre-trial conference was set for Sept. 2.
His defense attorneys said they are examining an offer from the people that was extended last week and “are considering a resolution ahead of a trial.” They asked to not set a trial date because of the people’s offer…