18th Judicial District Attorney's Office

🚨MEDIA STATEMENT🚨 Solomon Galligan was found incompetent to stand trial in an attempted kidnapping case at an elementary school. Despite previous media reports from national outlets, Galligan is NOT being set free. Accuracy matters! Get the facts ⬇️ shorturl.at/O5uXB

Our Victim Witness Supervisor joined the Aurora PD this weekend for Shop with a Cop — an amazing day of giving back! 💙 This great event brings officers & kids together for a special shopping experience. Supporting our youth matters — and this was a powerful way to do just that!

***DEVELOPING*** A jury has been seated for the trial of James Craig, the Aurora dentist charged with his wife’s fatal poisoning. The jury was sworn in just after 5 pm this evening. Open statements will occur tomorrow morning. #trial #ArapahoeCounty

🚨***DEVELOPING***🚨 The 18th Judicial DA's Office can confirm that Robert Werking, an attorney for the Aurora dentist charged with his wife's murder, has withdrawn from the case. @CBSNewsColorado @9NEWS @denverpost @DenverChannel @KDVR @DenverGazette

***CASE STATISTICS*** Below are the case filing numbers from January 14th until July 23rd for each of the following years: 2025: 1,572 felonies; 8303 misdemeanors 2024: 1,707 felonies, 7078 misdemeanors 2023: 1535 felonies, 6355 misdemeanors #transparency @DaniJurinsky

In response to an Aurora Councilwoman's comments about our Office failing to prosecute criminal cases, here are the facts: Since DA Padden took Office in January, we've filed 1,572 #felony cases and 8,303 #misdemeanor cases. @DaniJurinsky #Transparency #Accountability

🚨Can you help locate this missing person? If so, please contact our law enforcement partners at @ArapahoeSO

***JAMES CRAIG TRIAL INFORMATION*** Members of the press have asked who the prosecutors on the trial. Ryan Brackley, Assistant DA Michael Mauro, Senior Chief Deputy DA Osama Magrebi, Deputy DA The trial continues this week in DIV. 201.

UPDATE: A 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting in the 18900 block of E. Crestridge Circle last night. Investigators are seeking any witnesses to contact them through the Tip Line at 720-874-8477. This remains an active investigation.

Investigators urge witnesses to come forward after fatal shooting at a house party Arapahoe Sheriff Investigators are asking for more witnesses to come forward after a teenager was killed at a house party on July 12, 2025, just before midnight. Sheriff deputies responded to a…

While the trial of James Craig is underway, we are still obligated to follow Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct 3.6/3.8. While we believe strongly in transparency, we must maintain the integrity of the trial. Therefore, updates on the case will be provided as appropriate.

As a friendly reminder, the judge is NOT opening the public live-streaming feed for James Craig's trial. For anyone wishing to gather information about this case, you can attend in-person in DIV 201 or request court transcripts at a future date. Questions-> [email protected]

🚨***TRIAL UPDATE***🚨 Opening statements in the trial of James Craig will begin tomorrow (Tuesday) morning in DIV 201 at the Arapahoe County Courthouse. While the courthouse is open to the public, seating is limited. Please arrive EARLY.

***JAMES CRAIG TRIAL UPDATE*** We expect opening statements to occur as early as Tuesday morning. As a reminder, the courtroom remains open to the public, but seating is on a first-come basis. @KDVR @9NEWS @CBSNewsColorado @denverpost @DenverChannel @DenverGazette

***JAMES CRAIG TRIAL UPDATE*** Members of the press, please see the attached expanded media coverage authorization for the upcoming trial of James Craig, the Aurora dentist charged with his wife's fatal poisoning. drive.google.com/file/d/11DwbE4…

***JAMES CRAIG TRIAL UPDATE*** The trial for James Craig, the Aurora dentist charged with his wife's fatal poisoning is still set to begin Thursday, July 10, 2025. Information will be released when available, as appropriate on our X feed. Questions? -> [email protected]

***JAMES CRAIG TRIAL UPDATE*** As of July 3, 2025 (today), the trial for James Craig, the Aurora dentist charged with his wife's fatal poisoning is still scheduled to begin July 10.

***JAMES CRAIG TRIAL UPDATE*** Attorney Robert Werking filed a Motion to withdraw from the James Craig case on July 1. The judge presiding over the case granted the Motion on July 2.

🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸 In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th. We will resume normal business hours Monday. Wishing you and your families a safe and joyful Fourth of July! 🎆 #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #HolidayHours

Three easy numbers! As of July 1 the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line is now the primary way to connect to immediate free emotional, mental health, or substance use support 24/7.