Man wanted out of Denver captured after police chase
The Morgan County Sheriff s Office said speeds reached 130 mph
Morgan County Sheriff s Office
and last updated 2021-06-05 01:11:43-04
FORT MORGAN, Colo. â A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Denver was captured after a police chase with the Morgan County Sheriff s Office.
The Denver Police Department Fugitive Task Force notified the sheriff s office that Kenneth Sean Teitsort, 39, may be hiding in the Fort Morgan area. Teitsort was wanted for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and possession of a weapon by a previous offender.
During surveillance in a specified location, investigators spotted a vehicle that matched the description of Teitsort provided by DPD on Thursday at approximately 2 p.m. Investigators followed the vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop on eastbound I-76, but the driver did not stop.
Two people are facing charges in Mt. Sterling for abusing minors through a fake youth support group. Police say Richard McFadden was hosting the group at his antique store on Queen Street. McFadden claims he was giving teenagers a safe place to study the Bible and hang out together. Police believe McFadden was actually providing teens with illegal drugs and alcohol. McFadden is also accused of sexually abusing some of the teens. Officers say the victims range from age 13 to 18. Phyliss Mastin was also arrested in connection to the case. Police believe there may be more victims in this case. They’re asking anyone with information to come forward. You can contact the Mt. Sterling Police Department by calling (859)498-8899.