Mitchell Byars

My name is Mitchell Byars, I'm the crime and courts reporter for the Boulder Daily Camera. Feel free to post story ideas, comments or questions.

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Boulder, Jefferson counties investigating death connected to series of rock-throwing incidents 04/20/2023

According to a release, 20-year-old Alexa Bartell, of Arvada, was was apparently killed by a large rock thrown at her vehicle

Boulder, Jefferson counties investigating death connected to series of rock-throwing incidents The Boulder County and Jefferson County sheriff’s offices are investigating the death of a woman in her vehicle that appears to be connected to a series of rock-throwing incidents overnight.

Family of Boulder King Soopers shooting victim sues gun manufacturer R***r 03/15/2023

The weapon is technically classified as a pistol due to barrel and stock alterations, but the lawsuit accuses R***r of making the changes “to evade federal classification as a rifle” while still keeping “features that were chosen to maximize casualties and engineered to deliver maximum carnage with extreme efficiency.”

Family of Boulder King Soopers shooting victim sues gun manufacturer R***r The family of one of the victims in a mass shooting at King Soopers has sued R***r, the company that manufactured the gun reportedly used by the shooter.

Boulder police investigating overnight shooting 02/28/2023

Police said they have several "strong" leads, but the suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon

Boulder police investigating overnight shooting Police are investigating a shooting overnight in downtown Boulder.

Attorneys make opening arguments in Longmont murder trial 02/28/2023

"Devan Schreiner is not a murderer, but she was the weapon."

Attorneys make opening arguments in Longmont murder trial Attorneys made opening arguments in a Longmont murder case Tuesday, as prosecutors argued the defendant planned and carried out the shooting while defense attorneys said she was the victim of manip…

Man sentenced to 28 years in prison for Boulder peeping cases 08/10/2022

"Bottom line is this: He’s a sexual predator."

Man sentenced to 28 years in prison for Boulder peeping cases A parolee who pleaded guilty to videotaping numerous women in their homes in the University Hill area of Boulder was sentenced to 28 years in prison on Wednesday.

Family and friends celebrate the life of former Boulder County Clerk Clela Rorex, who issued first same-sex marriage license 07/25/2022

“Clela was the very first person who gave me hope I could live the life I wanted.”

Family and friends celebrate the life of former Boulder County Clerk Clela Rorex, who issued first same-sex marriage license On Saturday, family, friends, admirers and allies gathered to remember Clela Rorex, who made history in 1975 when she became the first government official to issue a same-sex marriage license.

NCAR Fire: Evacuations lifted as 189-acre blaze about 35% contained Sunday afternoon 03/28/2022

"Today was a good day."

NCAR Fire: Evacuations lifted as 189-acre blaze about 35% contained Sunday afternoon Officials lifted all evacuation orders as crews were able to reach 35% containment on the NCAR Fire on Sunday.

Delays at state mental hospital continue to put strain on defendants, justice system 03/07/2022

"It’s as if we’re back in the ’50s again, with jails as our new asylums. It’s truly a shame."

Delays at state mental hospital continue to put strain on defendants, justice system In February, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office petitioned the 20th Judicial District to issue a citation to the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, hoping it would force t…

Boulder’s Tube to Work Day ‘tentatively’ scheduled to return in July 02/17/2022

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER

Boulder’s Tube to Work Day ‘tentatively’ scheduled to return in July Boulder’s Tube to Work Day could make its return to the water this year for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Boulder judge orders state hospital to address failure to provide updates on King Soopers shooting suspect 02/17/2022

A judge has issued an order for a representative for the Colorado Mental Health Institute to appear on March 10 to address the failure to comply with the court’s order.

Boulder judge orders state hospital to address failure to provide updates on King Soopers shooting suspect A Boulder judge has ordered a representative from the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo to appear in court to address the state hospital’s failure to provide updates on the defendant…

Justin Bannan sentenced to 16 years in prison for Boulder shooting 02/10/2022

“To the community of Boulder, I apologize to this town. I love this place, I love this town, it means everything to me. I hope someday you guys can give me a second chance.”

Justin Bannan sentenced to 16 years in prison for Boulder shooting Justin Bannan, a former NFL and University of Colorado Boulder lineman convicted of attempted murder in a Boulder shooting, was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison.

University Hill Elementary evacuated, residents ordered to shelter in place as Boulder police search for wanted person 02/01/2022

More on the incident on University Hill today

University Hill Elementary evacuated, residents ordered to shelter in place as Boulder police search for wanted person Boulder’s University Hill Elementary and several University of Colorado Boulder fraternities and sororities were evacuated while other residents were ordered to shelter in place as police are…

Things we lost in the fire: Victims of the Marshall Fire talk about loss, recovery and moving forward 01/09/2022

For each destroyed home, there is the story of a family moving forward into the new year dealing with unimaginable loss. These are just a few of those stories.

Things we lost in the fire: Victims of the Marshall Fire talk about loss, recovery and moving forward On Dec. 30, the Marshall Fire swept through east Boulder County, burning more than 6,000 acres and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. When the numbers are eventually totaled…

Wildlife officials tranquilize mountain lion in central Boulder 10/05/2021

KITTEH

Wildlife officials tranquilize mountain lion in central Boulder Wildlife officials tranquilized and will now relocate a mountain lion that was spotted in Boulder this morning.

08/25/2021

This story brought to you by Fox News: A reader sent us this photo of a fox trying to make off with a copy of the Daily Camera.

‘Operation Unicorn’ results in warrants for three suspects in rash of crimes across Boulder County 08/05/2021

Be careful about leaving your calling card

‘Operation Unicorn’ results in warrants for three suspects in rash of crimes across Boulder County Investigators were able to use a shared fondness for unicorn drawings and figurines to connect three suspects to a series of crimes across Boulder County.

Affidavit: Man tried to preserve dead mother’s body as he collected social security checks 07/16/2021

A tragic and bizarre case out of Boulder County

Affidavit: Man tried to preserve dead mother’s body as he collected social security checks The man arrested in connection with his mother’s death possibly starved her and then tried to preserve her body with ice while collecting her social security checks, according to an affidavit…

Wildlife officers remove chicken feeder from bear’s head 07/14/2021

Bear freed from bucket

Wildlife officers remove chicken feeder from bear’s head Wildlife officers were able to locate a bear that had been roaming Boulder County for at least a week with a chicken feeder stuck on its head and free the animal.

Boulder’s Tube to Work Day canceled for second year in a row 07/09/2021

Well p**p

Boulder’s Tube to Work Day canceled for second year in a row In deflating news for tubing enthusiasts, Boulder’s Tube To Work Day event has been canceled for the second year due to COVID-19 precautions and other issues.

Woman drives car into Boulder hair salon 07/07/2021

The woman was ticketed

Woman drives car into Boulder hair salon Police said a woman drove a vehicle into a Boulder hair salon Wednesday morning, but there were no injuries.

Boulder open space rangers find prairie dog art installation stolen out of Superior 06/14/2021

Because Boulder

Boulder open space rangers find prairie dog art installation stolen out of Superior Boulder open space rangers stumbled upon a large prairie dog sculpture that had been stolen from Superior and then left on open space land off of Flagstaff Road.

Boulder DA charges suspect with murder in disappearance of Longmont woman 06/04/2021

Figueroa had been named as a suspect early in the case, but charges have not been filed until now

Boulder DA charges suspect with murder in disappearance of Longmont woman Juan Jose Figueroa Jr., who police initially named as a suspect in the disappearance of Rita Gutierrez-Garcia more than three years ago, is now being charged with the murder of the missing mother.

Boulder DA files additional charges against defendant in King Soopers shooting 05/25/2021

Prosecutors have filed 13 more attempted murder charges and 47 crime of violence sentence enhancers for use of a deadly weapon on each of the attempted murder charges

Boulder DA files additional charges against defendant in King Soopers shooting The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office has filed additional charges against the man accused of a mass shooting at a King Soopers in March.

Dead and Company not coming to CU-Boulder’s Folsom Field for second year in a row 05/21/2021

Sorry Deadheads, you'll have to go to Greenwood Village in October to catch the Dead and Co this year

Dead and Company not coming to CU-Boulder’s Folsom Field for second year in a row For the second year in a row, Dead and Company will not be coming to the University of Colorado Boulder’s Folsom Field as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

Abel Lujan granted new trial after Longmont murder conviction overturned on appeal 05/19/2021

In a ruling issued April 28, the case was remanded back to Boulder District Court after the Colorado Court of Appeals overturned the conviction as a result of several errors by the trial judge that the court felt could have cost Lujan a fair trial.

Abel Lujan granted new trial after Longmont murder conviction overturned on appeal Abel Lujan, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the 1999 strangling death of Bernadine “Bernie” Frost, will get a new trial after the Colorado Court of Appeals overturned the conviction…

Family, Longmont community working to keep investigation and memory of Rita Gutierrez-Garcia alive 12/28/2020

“It’s very easy to go this long and feel people have forgotten, but that’s not what happened.”

Family, Longmont community working to keep investigation and memory of Rita Gutierrez-Garcia alive The family of Rita Gutierrez-Garcia once again made their way to Thompson Park in Longmont, where a bench sits in memory of the missing mother of three.

Lefthand Canyon Fire grows to more than 100 acres, forces evacuations in Boulder County foothills 10/18/2020

Another day, another fire

Lefthand Canyon Fire grows to more than 100 acres, forces evacuations in Boulder County foothills A wildfire that started on a property in the 14,000 block of Lefthand Canyon Drive has grown to more than 100 acres and has now prompted evacuations for Ward, Sunshine Canyon and Gold Hill.

Jamestown being evacuated as Cal-Wood Fire grows to 3,000 acres 10/17/2020

ALERT: Fire just northwest of Boulder

Jamestown being evacuated as Cal-Wood Fire grows to 3,000 acres Jamestown is being evacuated as the Cal-Wood Fire has grown to 3,000 acres in western Boulder County.

Boulder County resumes jury trials with new safety precautions amid coronavirus uncertainties 08/10/2020

“We’re cautiously optimistic we’re back on the path to restoring this important democratic right.”

Boulder County resumes jury trials with new safety precautions amid coronavirus uncertainties Boulder County saw jury trials resume this week for the first time since the courts shut down in March due to the coronavirus, but some attorneys are still not convinced it is safe to return to cou…

Michelle Wilkins finds healing in Boulder County, site of 2015 fetal abduction 07/20/2020

“Some part of me wants to demonstrate what healing can look like, that being a victim is not this perpetual suffering.

“And for me, a lot of the healing has happened in the same place that the trauma happened.”

Michelle Wilkins finds healing in Boulder County, site of 2015 fetal abduction “I sensed that coming back to the Front Range would actually be the place where the healing was,” Wilkins said. “I was still very much a part of the community. I felt from the com…

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