Happy Friday, Longmont! The scariest weekend of the year is upon us. Whether you celebrate with scary movies, haunted houses or spooky costumes, be sure to celebrate responsibly — don’t give toothpaste to trick-or-treaters.

Today — a Longmont cop won’t be facing any criminal charges, Silver Creek High School dominates in the state tournament, and a peek at some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Longmont.

Let’s dive in.

The Longmont police officer who shot and killed 20-year-old Dariss Yearby is in the clear.

The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office announced yesterday the investigation into the actions of Longmont Police Officer Joshua Barry had been completed and found no criminal charges “can or should be filed.”

Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said Barry’s actions were “objectively reasonable.”

Let’s rewind:

On August 10, three Longmont Police officers arrived at a home where Yearby was holding a woman by her neck while his right hand — which was concealed by a large brown handbag — pointed toward her neck.

At the time of this shooting, Yearby had a pending criminal case against him in which he was charged with attempted murder of the same victim.

New details:

According to the DA’s office…

The controversy:

At an October 6 Longmont City Council meeting, close to 50 members of Yearby’s family attended to lobby the seven-member team to hold Longmont Police accountable. They perceived Barry’s actions (per bodycam footage) as careless and excessively aggressive and criticized Longmont Police for its handling of public communication during the fallout of the incident.

Zooming out:

“This shooting and the loss of Mr. Yearby’s life is incredibly tragic. I feel terrible for everyone involved in, and impacted by, this domestic violence incident,” Dougherty stated.

Dougherty’s full report can be read here. The DA also conducts a town hall after every investigation of this caliber. Individuals interested can attend the virtual meeting on November 3 at 11 am. Learn more here.

Shooting sends one to the hospital: A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg, according to City of Longmont Spokesperson Tracey Hewson. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on the 1400 block of Emery Street. It’s unclear whether the wound was self-inflicted or there was another individual who fired the weapon, as Hewson declined to elaborate on the events that led up to the gunshot. But, it was confirmed no arrests were made. The investigation remains ongoing and there is no threat to the community.

Silver Creek soccer cruises in first round of state tournament: Silver Creek High School’s soccer squad is on to the second round of the CHSAA state tournament after toppling Discovery Canyon 7-2. The Raptors were led by a four-goal performance from senior Parker Brown. Next Wednesday, Silver Creek goes back on the road where a showdown with eighth-ranked Lewis Palmer awaits. Should the Raptors pull out a win in round two, they’ll likely have top-ranked Mullen waiting in the wings. They have only one loss this season, and breezed by their first round opponent Pueblo County by a score of *checks notes* 10-0.

Councilmember to begin “Council on the Bus” series: Longmont City Councilmember Alex Kalkhofer is doing his part to help get locals to the airport. In an effort to help familiarize residents with Longmont’s new bus service to Denver International Airport, Kalkhofer announced Tuesday that he’ll be guiding residents through the whole process. Kalkhofer noted that some sessions he’ll just be posted up at 8th Avenue and Coffman Street (bus pickup site) helping riders get started and on the bus, and other times he’ll be riding with locals the whole way. The Ward 3 councilmember added that there will be Spanish options as well.

Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat: Start your Halloween with a bang by joining the City of Longmont at its downtown costume parade and trick or treat. The city is inviting everyone to dress up in their October 31st best and participate in the annual costume parade. It begins at Roosevelt Park at 10 am, line-up is at 9:30 am. Following the parade, the fun continues on Main Street where local businesses will be handing out candy and goodies for trick-or-treaters.

Halloweekend parties: If you’re still wondering how to spend Halloween night, establishments across Longmont have events (most of them for free) occurring throughout the weekend. A peak at some of them: a costume contest and comedy show at Parkway Food Hall on Friday, and a Halloween Party at Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Taproom Saturday night. La Mariposa, 300 Suns, Left Hand Brewing Company and Abbott & Wallace Distilling are among the other establishments hosting parties.

Halloween Cat Show: Before you take to the streets (or bars) on Halloween, stop for a visit at the Boulder County Fairgrounds where The International Cat Association is hosting the Hiss-terical Haunting 2026 Cat Show. Check out felines both exotic and unique, meet with vendors and see which cat is crowned champion. The event takes place both Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 4 pm.