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DA pleads guilty to drugpossession, misconduct

DENVER POST, Nov. 2 — Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney Brittny Lewton pleaded guilty Monday to abusing an employee’s prescription painkillers.

She pleaded to misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor unlawful conduct on public property and second-degree official misconduct, which is a Class 1 petty offense.

She was sentenced to two years probation, 48 hours of community service and must undergo substance abuse evaluation and treatment as part of the plea agreement. She must also report her convictions to the state’s Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel for a review of her law license.

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2 semis collide near stateline; damage totals $45,000

IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN, Nov. 5 — An accident at the Nebraska-Colorado state line last week sent a myriad of emergency personnel to the scene after two semis pulling trailers collided.

According to Chase County, Nebraska, Chief Deputy Mike Dukes, there were no injuries sustained by the drivers, and neither was taken to the hospital following the mid-Friday afternoon accident.

However, between the two rigs, about $45,000 in damage was estimated.

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