GUILTY CO - Deputy Heath Gumm, 32, fatally shot, Thornton, 24 Jan 2018 *Arrest*

[margarita25]

Man accused of shooting Adams County deputy makes first court appearance
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/ne...ms-county-deputy-makes-first-court-appearance

"BRIGHTON, Colo. — The man accused of gunning down an Adams County deputy made his first court appearance Friday afternoon.

Dreion Martise Dearing, 22, sat silently in the heavily-secured Adams County courtroom as a judge advised him of his rights. Some of his family members were present in the courtroom.

No bond was set during the arraignment."

 

[margarita25]

"Judge Murphy told the defendant during Friday’s hearing that if convicted on the first-degree murder charge he could face life in prison or the death penalty.

After the hearing, District Attorney Dave Young said he still wasn’t sure if he would seek the death penalty in this case.

Dearing had a public defender appointed at the hearing.

“You have excellent attorneys. They do a very professional job here, a very difficult job. You should follow their advice and listen to them,” Judge Murphy told Dearing.

Dearing will be advised of the formal charges against him at a hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. next Wednesday.

The affidavit in the case remains sealed.

“The court is concerned the release of information, at this time, may jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation. The court will unseal the affidavit when it deems appropriate,” Judge Murphy said."


Man accused of shooting Adams County deputy makes first court appearance
2:49 PM, Jan 26, 2018
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/ne...ms-county-deputy-makes-first-court-appearance

 

[margarita25]

"The judge is barring the media from showing pictures of Dearing's face at this time. He is due in court at 10 a.m. Wednesday for filing of formal charges by the District Attorney’s Office."

http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/suspect-in-fatal-shooting-of-deputy-appears-in-court/

 

[margarita25]

"Among those who came for a night of healing was the wife of an Adams County deputy who was good friends with Gumm.

“It’s been extra tough to watch your law enforcement officer come home and cry. It’s heartbreaking,” she said".

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/01/26/thornton-heath-gumm/

 

[margarita25]

Body of fallen deputy Heath Gumm escorted to funeral*home
http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/body-of-fallen-deputy-heath-gumm-escorted-to-funeral-home/

"ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — The body of fallen Adams County Sheriff’s deputy Heath Gumm arrived*at Horan and McConaty funeral home Friday afternoon.

A tweet posted by Adams County Fire shows a large American flag waving above the procession that escorted Gumm’s body."

 

[margarita25]

"Adams County Fire@adamscountyfire

@adamscountyfire, @ThorntonFire and @fedheights Fire crews pay their respects as the body of Deputy Heath Gumm arrives at Horan & McConaty funeral home.

2:49 PM - Jan 26, 2018"

http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/body-of-fallen-deputy-heath-gumm-escorted-to-funeral-home/

 

[margarita25]

"The deputy was wearing a bulletproof vest at the time of the shooting, but it’s not known whether he was shot in an area not covered by the vest.

Gumm, 31, is survived by his wife and family. He joined the sheriff’s office in 2012 and was a 2004 graduate of Mullen High School in Denver.

A memorial for the slain deputy has been set up at substation at 4201 E. 72nd Ave. in Commerce City. The date and time of services for Gumm have not been made available."

http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/body-of-fallen-deputy-heath-gumm-escorted-to-funeral-home/

 

[margarita25]

Prayer vigil held for Deputy Heath Gumm and his family
http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/prayer-vigil-held-for-deputy-heath-gumm-and-his-family/

"THORNTON, Colo. -- A prayer vigil in honor of Deputy Heath Gumm and his family was held at Rock Assembly of God Church in Thornton Friday night."

 

[margarita25]

Adams County Sheriff Deputy Heath Gumm killed in the line of duty
Adams County Sheriff's Deputy Heath Gumm, 31, had been with the department since 2012.
http://www.9news.com/article/news/c...-gumm-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/73-511329548

"Deputy Heath Gumm, 31, was shot and killed while searching for a suspect related to an assault call. He is survived by a wife, Natasha."

 

[margarita25]

Adams Sheriff's Page@AdamsCoSheriff

With the progression of this case we are now able to confirm the shooters name and date of birth. Dreion Martise Dearing DOB 10/31/95. We are still not releasing a photo.

1:00 PM - Jan 26, 2018
http://www.9news.com/article/news/c...-gumm-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/73-511329548

 

[margarita25]

"The sheriff's office held a news conference on Thursday to clarify that despite earlier reports from law enforcement, a pair of suspects is not believed to have had anything to do with the death of Gumm.

Those two other people were located and interviewed on Thursday, and have since been released, according to a release Friday morning."

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/s...th-of-Deputy-Heath-Gumm-remain-at-large/page2

Flagging for mods..can we please revise the manhunt title, tia.

 

[margarita25]

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Adams Sheriff's Page@AdamsCoSheriff

With the progression of this case we are now able to confirm the shooters name and date of birth. Dreion Martise Dearing DOB 10/31/95. We are still not releasing a photo.

1:00 PM - Jan 26, 2018
http://www.9news.com/article/news/c...-gumm-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/73-511329548

I'm curious as to why they are not releasing a photo...thoughts?

 

[Razz]

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I'm curious as to why they are not releasing a photo...thoughts?

At his first hearing, he was shielded from view by the officers guarding him, so there was no way to identify him then, either.

Maybe they fear for his life or the life of his family if his identity becomes known.

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[soonersleuther]

My guess is that he got roughed up pretty bad

 

[Carriebean32]

Why Adams County investigators don't want image of suspect shownhttp://via.kdvr.com/dYikU



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[margarita25]

My guess is that he got roughed up pretty bad

Lol, for real!!

 

[margarita25]

Qmfr:

Qmfr



I'm curious as to why they are not releasing a photo...thoughts?

Why Adams County investigators don't want image of suspect shownhttp://via.kdvr.com/dYikU



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Thank you. Are they reading here, lol:

Why Adams County investigators don’t want image of suspect shown
http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/why-adams-county-investigators-dont-want-image-of-suspect-shown/

"We asked an expert why officials don't want the suspect's face shown.

"Most of the time when identities and photos are not released it’s because they are trying not to taint potential photo lineups later," retired Denver Police Sgt. Steve Warneke said.

"Either a police department or sheriff’s department knows there are witnesses out there or they know there are existence of witnesses. They don’t want the people involved in this crime and their identity and their photo to be all over the news because it could potentially taint the line up later on.""

 

[margarita25]

"He emphasized investigators want to make sure they have time to find all of the witnesses to what happened. Some may not have come forward yet.

"Police and sheriffs' departments want first and foremost to get convictions in court, and you don’t want later on defense attorneys to pick a part a case because someone’s photo was plastered across the media," Warneke said."

Why Adams County investigators don’t want image of suspect shown
http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/why-adams-county-investigators-dont-want-image-of-suspect-shown/

 

[margarita25]

""I think the thing that is important for us as a community to keep in mind is the most important thing here is the successful prosecution of whoever was responsible for this. If that means we have to delay seeing a picture of the person involved for a little while, let's do that for the greater good," Warneke said."

Why Adams County investigators don’t want image of suspect shown
http://kdvr.com/2018/01/26/why-adams-county-investigators-dont-want-image-of-suspect-shown/

 

[margarita25]

Dreion Martise Dearing appears in court charged with the murder of an Adams County Sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

"Chief Judge Patrick Murphy read the charges Dreion Martise Dearing, who faces four counts of first-degree murder including murder of a peace officer after deliberation, felony murder of a peace officer, murder after deliberation and felony murder.

Dearing entered the courtroom in shackles and handcuffs wearing a red and gray jail jumpsuit with Adams County Jail written on the back. Eight beefy, well-armed sheriff’s deputies fanned out across the courtroom during the hearing.

District Attorney Dave Young said he has not decided whether to seek the death penalty for Dearing. Young has 63 days after Dearing’s arraignment to make that decision."

Man accused of killing Adams County deputy silent during court appearance
Dreion Martise Dearing is charged with four counts of first-degree murder
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/31/adams-county-deputy-shooting-accused-hearing/