At 11:00pm on Monday, March 16, 2026, Clear Creek Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 400 block of Water St in Silver Plume. According to the reporting party, two men were involved in a physical fight at the home and during the fight, one of the men stabbed the other with a knife. Both men were still on scene when deputies arrived, and both were transported to a metro-area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The men are known to each other and there is no threat to the public. This is an ongoing investigation. 

As a result of the apparent stabbing, deputies arrested Charles “Chaz” Standen on charges of 1st Degree Assault, Felony Menacing, Criminal Trespass, and 3rd Degree Assault. The 5^th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will determine final charges. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise through the judicial process.  

This year, the CCSO is participating in a St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser to help raise money for childhood cancer research. On March 17, 2026, four Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies are shaving their heads in solidarity with kids fighting cancer. Our goal is to raise $1,500 for St. Baldrick’s “Brave the Shave” fundraising event:  

 When: Tuesday, March 17             4:00 – 6:00pm (CCSO head-shaving is 4:55pm & 5:15pm)

Where: The Wild Game             1204 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen

What: St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. This family-friendly event includes head-shaving, fundraising activities, and dinner & drink specials (a portion of the proceeds will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation). 

Why: Raise money for childhood cancer research

How: Attend the event on March 17 or make a donation to the CCSO’s team page at https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/ccso 

The following Sheriff’s Office staff will have their heads shaved at the fundraising event:

• Senior Patrol Sergeant Straley
• Detentions Sergeant Kopsch
• Detentions Deputy Romero
• Detentions Deputy Watanabe 

Since its inception in 1999, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation has raised more than $369M for childhood cancer research; $27M of that through head-shaving events like the one on March 17. All donations to the CCSO team page will go directly to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying an individual suspected of using stolen credit cards to purchase over $1,300 in merchandise. At 12:30pm on Saturday, March 7, the man seen in this video and the attached Crime Stoppers bulletin is suspected of using multiple stolen credit cards to purchase gift cards and other items at the Target Store, located at Colorado Mills Mall, Lakewood. The credit cards and $100 in cash were stolen shortly after 11:20am that same day, March 7, from a vehicle parked at the Beaver Brook Canyon trailhead parking lot near Hwy 103 and Pine Valley Rd in Clear Creek County.

The individual suspected of using the stolen credit cards was wearing a black beanie hat, black jacket, blue sweatpants, and black shoes. He was also wearing glasses. If anyone recognizes this man or has information on this case, they are asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP); reference case number 26000235. Tipsters remain anonymous and may receive up to a $2,000 reward.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise through the judicial process.