Thornton police say a burglary at a local home turned violent Tuesday, ending with a suspect in handcuffs and a long list of felony charges at the Adams County Jail.
Officers responded to a report of a forced entry and aggravated assault at a residence in the city, according to the department. When police arrived, the suspect took off, triggering a search in the surrounding area. Officers set up a perimeter, combed the neighborhood, and eventually found the person, who was arrested without any further trouble. The case showed up in the department’s latest weekly briefing.
What police say
Charges and booking
Police reported that the arrestee was booked into the Adams County Jail on several charges, including aggravated assault, felony menacing, burglary, illegal discharge and domestic violence. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office operates the county detention facility in Brighton and runs the online inmate search and booking records. The sheriff’s office notes that being booked into the county jail is the standard processing step after a municipal arrest. From there, the District Attorney’s Office reviews the case, decides whether to file formal charges and sets the initial court date…