1/16/2023
RawNews1st – The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a group of online content creators who are on a mission to confront potential child predators online and in person.
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office wants to partner with the Weld County community as we strive to make our streets safer, however we are not participating in, nor do we support the efforts of these YouTube groups as their actions represent a direct threat to the safety of the Weld County community.
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office cannot provide investigative tactics or tips to any members of these YouTube groups as they are not law-enforcement and do not work in conjunction with law enforcement.
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office will not cooperate with these YouTube groups for the following reasons:
- Many of the suspects live outside of Weld County; they are being invited into our community by these YouTube groups.
- Some of the suspects are being invited into Weld County neighborhoods, and some of these YouTube videos have captured escalated actions such as foot and vehicle chases that do not involve law enforcement.
- The investigative tactics used by these groups do not follow sound constitutional guidelines for proper prosecution in criminal court.
- YouTube groups often use tactics that create barriers that prevent cases being investigated further or prosecuted; thus giving the suspects a free pass on the suspected crime.
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Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com.
Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to call the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 356-4015
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