Dougherty Gang Facing 2 Dozen Counts Each

Charges were filed in Huerfano County Court in Walsenburg on Monday against the three Dougherty siblings arrested after a nationwide crime spree nearly two weeks ago.

Lee Grace Dougherty faces more charges than her brothers, according to charging documents. She is facing 29 counts, including five counts of second-degree attempted murder, eight counts of first-degree assault, 13 unspecified crimes of violence, first-degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, theft by receiving and displaying altered license plates.

Ryan Edward Dougherty faces 24 counts, including five counts of second-degree attempted murder, five counts of first-degree assault, 10 unspecified crimes of violence, vehicular eluding, first-degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, theft by receiving and displaying altered license plates.

Dylan Stanley-Dougherty faces 23 counts, including five counts of second-degree attempted murder, five counts of first-degree assault, 10 unspecified crimes of violence, first-degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, theft by receiving and displaying altered license plates.

The Doughertys face similar charges in Pueblo County because a sheriff’s detective there was involved in a high-speed pursuit of the trio. Troopers from the Colorado State Patrol also were involved.

The siblings were fugitives from Florida and Georgia when they were spotted in Colorado. They’re accused of shooting at an officer and robbing a bank. They were chased on Interstate 25 from Colorado City to Walsenburg on Aug. 10.

During the chase, troopers said shots were fired at them from the fleeing car. The car, which authorities say was stolen and had stolen plates, overturned near the north Walsenburg exit. Officers found four weapons, including two assault rifles.

Lee Grace Dougherty also attempted to shoot Walsenburg Police Chief James Chamberlain after the chase, according to an arrest affidavit. She suffered a minor thigh injury.

During the brief hearing Monday afternoon, defense attorneys waived the reading of the charges. Judge Claude Appel scheduled a phone conference with defense attorneys for Thursday, at which time he’ll determine what will happen next.

A decorum order issued by Appel places extensive limitations on media coverage and bans people connected with the case from discussing it publicly. Appel also granted a protection order to the defendants requiring them to have their attorneys present before speaking with anyone.