The investigation into David Weiss, the ex-Jeffco Chief of Schools, has culminated with find that there was no evidence to suggest Weiss had any direct criminal contact with minors, either physically or in the digital realm. Details emerged following an inquiry initiated in 2024 after receiving a cyber tip regarding Weiss's involvement in the purchase of child pornography using Bitcoin. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office disclosed that the tip originated from a financial brokerage, pointing to Weiss's illicit activities.
Upon the discovery, a search warrant was executed at Weiss's residence on December 19, 2024, as part of the probe into his dealings. Given the sensitive nature of Weiss's role, which provided him with access to both children and electronic devices within school premises, the local school district was implicated, albeit not typically part of such investigations. Despite their incidental involvement, the Jefferson County R-1 School District adhered to cooperating with officials. Reporting from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office stated, "The Jefferson County R-1 School District was notified of the search warrant and cooperated with the investigation."
Tragically, on the heels of the search operation, authorities were apprised by an out-of-state law enforcement agency that Weiss had died by suicide. Yet, the investigation persisted posthumously to detect any local victims potentially affected in our community. Weiss’s electronic paraphernalia, including computers, iPads, and phones, was collected for thorough examination by the Rocky Mountain Regional Computer Forensic Lab. This examination, as with the proceedings of time, was not swift but painstaking, stretching across several months.
The final analysis divulged evidence that Weiss had made transactions for child pornography materials. Nevertheless, scrutinizing all known devices associated with him, no evidence appeared that connected Weiss to any direct engagement with juveniles, either physically or online. The community received the update from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, ensuring that, though Weiss had erred gravely, there was no direct harm inflicted upon the children in their jurisdiction.
