17th Judicial DA

17th Judicial District Attorney's Office Files Kidnapping Charge Against Steven Houseman


May 1, 2025

Brighton, CO – The District Attorney’s Office announced today the filing of charges against Steven Houseman, 18, related to an alleged kidnapping of a 15-year-old female victim near Thornton Middle School on April 28, 2025. 

Houseman is charged with: 

  • 2nd-Degree Kidnapping (F4)
  • Criminal Attempt to Commit Sexual Assault (F4)
Case number 2025CR001190 was filed in Adams County District Court. Houseman's next court appearance is on May 2, 2025, at 1:30pm. 

The filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual(s) committed offense(s) under Colorado laws. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. See Colo RPC 3.6. 
 
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District Attorney Mason assumed the oath of office on January 12, 2021. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office endeavors to seek justice on behalf of the citizens of Adams and Broomfield counties in felony and misdemeanor cases. DA Mason and his staff are dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system to better serve the citizens of the 17th Judicial District.

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