30 years ago – January 12, 1990
A four-month investigation of a burglary and methamphetamine manufacturing facility (speed lab) at a Gilpin Gardens cabin culminated in the arrest of Daniel V. Phillips, in Basalt, CO, on January 6. Phillips, who has a Basalt address, allegedly broke into the cabin and set up the speed lab in there. A burglary was reported at the cabin by the owners in early September, and investigation revealed that speed had been manufactured there.In addition to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, three other Colorado law enforcement agencies, and agencies from two other states, were involved in the investigation. Hartman obtained an arrest warrant and was assisted by the Basalt Police Department, and the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office in taking Phillips into custody at his Basalt residence on the morning of January 6. He is in the Gilpin County jail on $25,000 bond, charged with two felonies, the manufacture and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. Charge of second-degree burglary was not pursued by the local district attorney’s office, Hartman said. Additional investigation into the case is continuing, Hartman added
The Belvidere Theatre has a new owner, Jay Williams of Denver, and renovation of the old building is underway. Plans are to open a deli-style restaurant and gift shop downstairs, and to bring in music upstairs, said Eddie Moore, who will manage the business. Moore hopes to line up big name country-western entertainers for the summer season, he said Tuesday. In addition to music, consideration is being given to staging theatrical performances at the Belvidere, which served as a dance hall and theater when first built.
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