Monday, January 16, 2017

UPDATE: Homicide suspect arrested in Aurora

Matthew Mitchell, age 37, Littleton, CO
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Department of Corrections

UPDATE:  Homicide suspect arrested

UPDATE: January 16, 2017

AURORA, Colo - Homicide suspect Matthew Mitchell, 37, was taken into custody overnight by the Aurora Police Department.

Mitchell was arrested on warrant for Murder in the First Degree out of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. He was also arrested on a traffic warrant out of Jefferson County, and drug related charges with the Aurora Police Department.

Mitchell is currently being held at the Arapahoe County Jail.

The investigation into the October 16, 2016 homicide of Paul Davis is still on-going.

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UPDATE JANUARY 9, 2017: 

MESA COUNTY, Colo. - Over the weekend Investigators with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office completed an arrest warrant for Matthew Mitchell. Mitchell's is wanted for Murder in the First Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, Aggravated Robbery, First Degree Burglary, Theft $5,000.00 to $20,000.00, and Possession of a Firearm by a Previous Offender.

Currently Mitchell's whereabouts are unknown but we believe he is still in the 2005 dark blue Cadillac with temporary Colorado tags.

He is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him or the car please notify law enforcement immediately.

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January 6, 2017

MESA COUNTY, Colo. – Over the past couple of days, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Investigators, working with agencies in the Denver metro area, executed search warrants and court orders to collect non- testimonial evidence (DNA, Fingerprints).  These warrants were executed in connection with the October 16, 2016 homicide of Paul Davis.  Currently all the warrants and court orders are sealed.

Law enforcement is still looking for Matthew Mitchell, age 37, of Littleton, as a person of interest in this case.  Mitchell was last seen in Golden, Colorado, on January 4, 2017, driving a 2005 dark blue Cadillac with a temporary Colorado tag.    

We do not believe Mitchell is in the Grand Junction area, but if you see the vehicle please notify law enforcement immediately.