DESPERADOS
Black Hawk Police Report
Black Hawk Police Report
Black Hawk Police Department (BHPD) is alerting
the public about recent fraudulent phone calls imper-
sonating a Sgt. Matthew Johnson from BHPD.
January 24
Civil problem — Officer B.
Davis responded to the Am-
eristar Casino on a report of a
verbal disturbance. It was deter-
mined no crime occurred, and
parties were identified.
report of damaged property at
the Ameristar Casino. A report
was taken. No suspects have
been identified.
Assisted the division of
gaming — Officers responded
to the Horseshoe Casino on
the report of a male refusing
to leave. It was determined the
male was upset because he was
accused of a gaming violation.
A report was taken to forward
to Dept. of Gaming for investi-
gation.
Here’s how it works:
• A spoofed phone call appears to come from a valid
BHPD number,
January 26
Burglary, theft — BHPD was
notified of a previously unre-
ported burglary at the Ameris-
tar Casino on August 22, 2023.
A report was taken, and a male
and female suspect have been
identified and linked to a Janu-
ary 22, burglary at the same
location.
• The caller claims they have a warrant, legal matter, or
fine that results in payment being demanded over the
phone.
Trespassing — Officers were
dispatched to the Monarch
regarding a trespass. Officers
arrived on the scene and con-
tacted the suspect. The suspect
was cooperative and believed
she was not trespassing. Casino
management requested she
leave the premises and not
return.
• The caller then steals sensitive financial information.
January 28
Criminal traffic violation
— Officers stopped a vehicle
bearing no license plate in the
6000 Block of Highway 119. The
driver had a temporary tag on
the front passenger area and
was given a warning for mount-
ing the plate.
BHPD takes this matter very seriously and wants to
emphasize that they will never call and demand payment
of fines over the phone. BHPD is working diligently to
investigate and has contacted the FBI, which is aware of
other similar scamming calls around the state.
Trespassing — Officers
responded to the Lodge Casino
on the report of a party tres-
passing. A male suspect was
contacted, issued, and released
on a summons for trespassing.
Possession of amphetamine
— Officers were dispatched to
the Lodge Casino in reference
to a small amount of white pow-
der found in room 326. Officers
arrived and took possession
of the white substance. A field
test revealed it was metham-
phetamine. The substance was
logged into BHPD evidence.
Furthermore, BHPD advises If anyone receives a sus-
picious call claiming to be from the Black Hawk Police
Department, demanding payment or personal informa-
tion, to hang up immediately and report it to your local
law enforcement.
Public intoxication — Of-
ficers responded to the
Monarch Casino for a welfare
check. A male was contacted
and checked by paramedics.
Casino staff agreed to let the
male sleep in his vehicle, then
asked for a second contact,
saying they wanted him off the
property. The male was advised
to leave the property, and an FI
report was completed.
Criminal traffic violation
— An officer conducted a traffic
stop at the bus turnaround from
the Lodge Casino. The driver
was released on a verbal warn-
ing for defective brake lights.
Criminal traffic violation —
Officers saw a vehicle at 5800
Highway 119 bearing a fictitious
Colorado Temporary Tag. The
vehicle was stopped, and the
driver was cited.
Criminal traffic violation
— Officers received a report of
a possible intoxicated driver.
The vehicle was located at 5800
Highway 119. The driver was
stopped and determined not to
be intoxicated. He was given a
verbal warning for defective tail
lamps.
Gilpin County Parks & Recreation
Gilpin County Community Center
Criminal traffic violation —
Officers conducted a traffic stop
on a vehicle with no license
plate occurring on the 300
block of Main Street. The driver
was given a verbal warning,
and a field interview report was
completed.
Theft, larceny, from vehicle
— Officers responded to the
Lady Luck parking garage on a
theft from a vehicle. The victim’s
suitcase was taken out of the
car, and there is no suspect
information.
250 Norton Drive
Assisted Gilpin County
S.O. — An officer responded
to the 100 block of Selak Street
in Black Hawk to assist Gilpin
County Sheriff’s Office on a
traffic stop. An arrest was made,
and a report was completed.
Pool Hours – WINTER
Criminal traffic violation
— A BHPD officer conducted
a traffic stop on Highway 119
and mile marker 5.8 on a vehicle
with no rear lights. The driver
turned the lights on and was
released on a warning.
*please call to confirm prior to coming
*Now Closed on Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays*
Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., closed
12-4 p.m., 4-7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
January 27
Death — The Black Hawk
Police Department responded
to the Horseshoe Casino on a re-
port of a female who appeared
to have hanged herself. A report
was taken.
Controlled substance
— Black Hawk Officers were
dispatched to the Horseshoe
casino on a report of found
drugs. The officers arrived and
learned that the suspect was
no longer on the scene. Officers
seized the drugs and booked it
into evidence.
Criminal traffic violation —
Officers observed a vehicle run
a stop sign exiting the Monarch
Garage. The vehicle then was
paced at a high rate of speed
in a 15 mph zone. When the
vehicle was stopped, its tempo-
rary plate was expired February
2022, and the driver’s license
was suspended. A citation was
issued.
Building Hours:
Mon/Wed: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tues/Sun/Thurs.: CLOSED
Domestic problem — BHPD
received a call about a distur-
bance in progress at the Mon-
arch Casino Hotel. Investigation
revealed it was verbal only
between a husband and wife.
No criminal charges were filed.
January 25
Criminal traffic violation —
An officer conducted a traffic
stop on a vehicle for speeding
and plate not visible occurring
at Highway 119 mile marker 6.1.
The driver was given a verbal
warning, and a field interview
report was completed.
Cardio Dance Class — Mon 2/5-4/1 (no class 2/19) | 5:00-
5:55 p.m. Ages 14 and up, $65/session or $9/drop-in for ages
14-59, $50/session or $7/drop-in for ages 60 and up.
Crash and dash — Officers
responded to the Ameristar
Parking Garage for a hit-and-
run report. An investigation is
ongoing.
Spring Swim Lessons for Kids — Six week session on
Saturday mornings Feb. 10 to March 16. Six week session #1 on
Wednesday afternoons Feb. 7 to March 13. Six week session #2 on
Wednesday afternoons April 3-May 8. $50/resident, $60/non-
resident per 6 week session. Multiple skill levels available.
Assisted the division of
gaming — BHPD Officers re-
ported to the Horseshoe Casino
for an assist with the Colorado
Division of Gaming regarding
an underage male gaming on
the casino floor. Upon arrival,
officers took the male’s informa-
tion and pulled a report to relay
to
Public peace — Officer B.
Davis contacted two parties in
a verbal disturbance at Gregory
and Cooper Street.
Criminal traffic violation —
Officers conducted a traffic stop
on a vehicle for careless driving
occurring on Main Street and
Highway 119. The driver was
given a verbal warning, and
a field interview report was
completed.
Parents’ Night Ou t — Friday, March 1, 4:30-8 p.m. Register
by Feb. 22, Ages 5-12, $25/child or $15/child if enrolled in Friday
camp. Dinner provided for all children. Drop your kids with us
and enjoy a Friday evening to relax, have date night, or get chores
done.
Criminal traffic violation —
Officers conducted a traffic stop
on Highway 119 at mile marker
5.8. The driver was given a ver-
bal warning for failing to yield
for a traffic signal. A FI report
was completed.
Spring Taekwondo — Mon./Wed., 6-7 p.m., with 7-7:30
p.m. on Monday for advanced training. Monthly memberships
available for $72/individual, $160/family. Drop-in per class $12.
Ages 4 to adult.
CDOG.
Trespassing — Officers were
dispatched to the Monarch
Casino for an ID check. Of-
ficers learned the suspect was
trespassed from the Monarch. A
report was taken, and a citation
was issued.
Trespassing — Officers con-
tacted a suspect on suspicion
of trespassing at the Lady Luck
Casino. The suspect was issued
a summons, and a report was
completed.
Trespassing, disorderly
conduct, public order crimes
— Officers responded to the
Lady Luck Hotel on a report of
a party trespassing. The sub-
ject was detained, escorted off
the property, and a report was
We are HIRING for summer youth camp leaders — Pay
is $16.69-22.53/hr, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Summer camp runs June 10 – Aug. 16. Apply at www.gilpincoun-
ty.colorado.gov / careers or contact Jake Rippy with questions at
jrippy@gilpincounty.org.
Burglary, damaged prop-
erty — BHPD responded to a
Youth Camp (Licensed Childcare) — Mon.-Thu., 4-6 p.m., Fri.
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Eagles Teen Program — Mon.-Wed., 4:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Pilates Mat Class — Sat., 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Hatha Yoga — Mon. & Fri., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Senior Fit — Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Taekwondo — Mon. & Wed., 6 – 7 p.m.
Pickleball — (First 30 minutes is for instruction/practice-
no games at this time), Mon., Wed.: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Fri: 1 -4
p.m., Sat.: 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (family time, all ages can play).
Aquafit — Mon./Wed./Fri., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Gilpin Stitchers Club — More info coming soon
Master Swim — Mon. and Wed., 6 -7:30 p.m.
Lap Swim — Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 -9:30 a.m.
Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center’s “Heart
of the Community Fund”
Supports residents in need with Family or individual 10-punch
cards for access to the pool, gym, and exercise facilities, as
well as scholarships for youth who need help to cover fees and
equipment for Taekwondo and youth sports (apply on-line) www.
gilpincommunitycenter.org
P.O. Box 93, Black Hawk, CO 80422
DEBBRA ABEYTA
OWNER/AGENT
BART BOCKMAN
OWNER/OPERATIONS
LISA LAYTON
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
LICENSED AGENT
NICHOLE NEMMERS
AGENT
