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Mitchell Byars
Mitchell Byars has been reporting for the Daily Camera since 2011, covering breaking news and courts. He is originally from Hawaii and enjoys the beach, camping, golf, beer and writing third-person bios about himself that exaggerate how outdoorsy he is.
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Boulder spinal surgeon pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud
The Boulder spinal surgeon accused of bankruptcy fraud has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors that could result in more than two years of prison time.

Boulder coroner identifies body found behind Best Buy as homeless man
The Boulder County Coroner's Office has identified the man found dead behind a Best Buy earlier this week as James Eastwood, 46.

Street DJ punches man near CU Boulder when told to turn music down
University of Colorado police are searching for a man who reportedly set up an imropmtu DJ station near campus and then punched someone who asked him to turn the music...

Man guilty of murder in 2016 Boulder trailer park shooting
A Boulder County jury on Wednesday found a man accused in the 2016 death of another man in a north Boulder trailer park guilty of murder, believing prosecutors who said in closing...

Boulder man sentenced to 8 years in prison in child pornography case
A Boulder man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.

Boulder Reservoir swim area closed until at least Friday due to elevated bacteria levels
The Boulder Reservoir swim area will be closed until at least noon Friday because of elevated bacteria levels. Increased bacteria levels can be attributed to wild animals in the area....

Missing Firestone woman found dead in Wyoming
A Firestone woman missing since the beginning of the month was found dead in her car last week in Wyoming.

Wildlife officials trying to capture mountain lions following repeated sightings in Boulder
Wildlife officials are trying to track down one or more mountain lions that have recently been spotted in Boulder, including one that broke into a home last week.

CU Boulder cop who pleaded guilty in stalking case retires
The University of Colorado police sergeant who pleaded guilty in a stalking case in May has retired after being on paid leave for more than a year.

Convicted rapist Christopher Lawyer eligible for parole hearing in July 2019
Convicted rapist Christopher Lawyer will get a parole hearing next July, one year after he was sent back to prison for violating parole for the second time since his initial...