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Long time respected Boulder Police officer assaulted on Hill , hospitalized. seek suspect

by Boulder Channel 1 news

October 17, 2010
Police seek suspect who assaulted Boulder sergeant

BAD GUY

Boulder police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a serious assault on a police sergeant that occurred at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, in the area of 11^th and College streets. Boulder police officers had parked their marked Chevy Tahoes in the neighborhood to investigate a call when they learned that someone had cut the tires on the two police vehicles. Several witnesses observed a man cut the tires with a knife. Sgt. Jim Byfield attempted to contact the identified suspect. The suspect started running north on 11^th in the 1100 block. During a struggle with the suspect, Sgt. Byfield suffered serious injuries, including a concussion, a broken elbow, and a broken clavicle. The suspect was last seen running between houses in a northwest direction.

The Knife

Sgt. Byfield was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released pending further medical follow up. A knife was located in the area of the assault. The knife was described as six-inch-long fixed blade knife with a stainless steel type blade and a black handle. There was a black cord attached to the handle. As this is not a folding knife, it would normally be carried in a sheath.

The suspect was described as a white male, believed to be in his early to mid 20s with a shaved or bald head. He is approximately 6 feet tall and described as 180 to 220 pounds with a muscular to stocky build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white lettering on the front.

“We are concerned whenever one of our officers gets assaulted, especially in such a violent manner. We will use all our resources in an attempt to find the person who attacked Sgt. Byfield. We ask anyone who has any information about who might be responsible to please call us,” said Police Chief Mark Beckner.

City Manager Jane S. Brautigam also encouraged the community’s assistance in the case.

“This is an outrageous and unacceptable act of violence,” Brautigam said Sunday. “The city’s thoughts are with Sgt. Byfield, and we wish him a speedy recovery. In the meantime, I encourage the suspect to come forward to take responsibility for this crime or anyone who knows him to contact law enforcement authorities promptly.”

Sgt. Byfield is a 29-year veteran of the Boulder Police Department. He was promoted to sergeant in January 2000 and is currentlyassigned to the University Hill unit.

The following information is attached to this release: a composite sketch of the suspect, a photo of the recovered knife and a photo of Sgt. Byfield.

The case number for this incident is 10-12845.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the tip line that has been set up at 303-441-1974. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.

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