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Airman First Class Derick Ryan Thompson, of the 10th Medical Support Squadron, was accused of multiple counts of rape and sodomy while assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy Hospital and faces a court martial that begins on Monday, December 15th.

Thompson faces charges ranging from sexual assault, providing alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21, using a government-owned vehicle to purchase alcoholic beverages, and failure to obey an order from a superior.

The charging documents say Thompson's alleged victims were not cadets at the academy but two female airmen. The charges allege that Thompson raped the airmen on Dec. 22, 2007, and on Jan. 3, Jan. 4 and Jan. 9, 2008.

Air Force prosecutors allege that at various times Thompson used his rank to coerce sex from the victims and attacked at least one of the victims while she was incapacitated. When Thompson was ordered by a master sergeant to stop all contact and communications with persons assigned to the 10th Medical Support Squadron, he disobeyed the order, the prosecutors allege.

If Thompson is found guilty of all sexual assault charges and specifications, he faces a maximum punishment of a dishonorable discharge, 57 years confinement, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to the lowest enlist grade of E-1.

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Forty-three-year-old Jim Crowley, a former Aspen police officer, is facing charges that he showed up to work drunk, according to an article published on denverpost.com.

The arraignment had been expected to begin in Garfield County Court Thursday, but was reset for Jan. 15. No reason was given for the delay.

Crowley was an 18-year veteran of the Aspen Police Department when he was arrested Aug. 28 on suspicion of driving while ability-impaired and prohibited use of a weapon. Police Chief Richard Pryor fired Crowley the next day.

Crowley’s legal counsel explained that his client went to work with a hangover, but was not intoxicated at the time he arrived at work.

If you've been charged with Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Ability Impaired, or with any traffic violation, be aware that you need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. A skilled dui defense attorney can help protect your diving privilege and ensure that your case is fully review for any possible defenses.

At The Law Office of Timothy Bussey we provide aggressive, knowledgeable advice for your drunk driving defense. Contact a Colorado Springs DUI attorney today for your free initial consultation.

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Three people refused to leave a home during an hours-long standoff that ended when a SWAT team broke down the door with a battering ram. The three individuals — a man, woman and a juvenile — were apparently unarmed and hid from police who had to search a house at 1720 Dixie Place before arresting them on criminal charges.

The adults are Van Sanchez, 54, and Jacqueline Olson, 19. Sanchez has a police record dating to 1983 that includes drug possession, DUI, domestic violence, shoplifting and auto theft, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Olson has been arrested a number of times, mostly for traffic violations including misuse of plates, driving under restraint and driving without a license.

The juvenile wasn't identified. All three will be charged with failure to obey an order to vacate, a misdemeanor, police Lt. Ron Saunier said.

Police raided the same house last week in connection with the report of stolen property being on the premises. No arrests were made as a result of that investigation. At about 10 a.m. Wednesday, police officers who were cruising the neighborhood spotted someone they believed was wanted in connection with the stolen property. That person ran into the house and refused to come out, Saunier said.

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A Denver high school teacher has turned herself in to police after she was accused of having a sexual relationship with one of her male students. According to a KRDO-TV news report, Denver police officials started investigating Sheridan High School English teacher Melissa Snow after receiving a tip about her alleged involvement with one of her students. Officials said they found sufficient evidence during the investigation to issue a warrant for her arrest on suspicion of sexual assault by a person in position of trust. Authorities have also said that the alleged sexual assault happened in Denver.

When people in a position of trust and respect, such as a doctor or a teacher, are charged with a sex crime, the consequences can be disastrous. It is a stain on their reputation, whether they are convicted of the crime or not. A defendant in the United States is presumed innocent until proven guilty. But our society does not always view it that way, especially when it comes to sex crimes involving minors.

If you or someone you love has been accused of a sex crime in Colorado, it is in your best interest to promptly contact a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney who can help protect your legal rights and defend you against the charges brought against you. Sex crimes have grave consequences. If convicted you may face time in prison, probation and worse, a lifetime of registration as a sex offender. If you are in this tough situation, please call the Law Office of Timothy Bussey to find out how he can help you.

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