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BEAVER — A Colorado man who shot at several officers during an incident in the fall of 2021 appeared in a Beaver courtroom Monday for sentencing on multiple felony charges, including one count of attempted murder.
William Jason Brooks, 44, of Denver, Colorado, was in 5th District Court in Beaver for sentencing on three second-degree felony charges, including one count each of attempted murder, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and theft.
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A man who forced the closure of I-15 in Beaver County for hours after shooting at police and prompting a large search, now face numerous criminal charges.Brooks was originally charged with 13 second-degree felony charges, including assault on a peace officer, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and theft. He also faced four third-degree felony charges, including discharge of a firearm, failing to stop at command of police and unlawful acquisition of a financial card.
In addition, he was charged with two misdemeanor counts of possession of another's identifying documents as well as a traffic infraction for speeding. The remaining charges were dismissed under the terms of a plea agreement.
