The Thornton Police Department has arrested 47-year-old Michael Digiacomo, a former paraprofessional with Mapleton Public Schools. The arrest is the result of a thorough investigation by Thornton Police detectives, which led the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to file the following charges against him:
- ENTICEMENT OF A CHILD, C.R.S. 18-3-305(1) (F4)
- INTERNET LURING OF A CHILD, C.R.S. 18-3-306 (F5)
The reported incidents occurred between March 13 and April 3 of 2025. Digiacomo was working as a paraprofessional at Welby Community School, and he was placed on administrative leave on April 3 through the end of the school year. His employment with the district was terminated on May 29.
The initial investigation indicates that Digiacomo may have been previously employed by other metro-area school districts in Colorado. Detectives are investigating the possibility of additional victims and encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Digiacomo was booked into the Adams County Jail upon his arrest. He has posted bond pending upcoming court proceedings. The filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual committed an offense under Colorado laws. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
“We take any allegation involving the safety of our youth very seriously,” said Police Chief Jim Baird. “We will continue to work closely with our partners at Mapleton Public Schools and the DA’s Office to make sure the community is informed and supported as this case moves forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Thornton Police Department tip line at 720-977-5069.