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Crime recap: 303 arrested last week in El Paso County

Colorado Springs police saw a vehicle in Prospect Lake, domestic disturbances and gun violence last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 303 arrests in El Paso County.

From Feb. 15 to Feb. 21, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 10 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:

On Sunday, Feb. 15, police received multiple calls about a stabbing involving two male victims in southeast Colorado Springs. Officers learned that the two men were in an argument that escalated to a double stabbing, causing serious injuries to both parties. They were taken to a hospital and arrests have yet to be announced.

Also on Feb. 15, police responded to a domestic disturbance reported by a victim who claimed she was locked in a bedroom while a male suspect was trying to enter. When officers commanded the suspect to exit the residence, he barricaded the house, leading to police forcing entry. Police found that the man, Angel Quintana, was threatening two women in the home with a baseball bat. He was arrested and faces felony domestic violence charges.

On Tuesday, police responded to a call for service when they learned that the involved had “multiple” arrest warrants. Amy Scheppach, 51, allegedly made threats toward law enforcement when ordered to come out of her home, and barricaded herself inside, stating that she had a firearm. The incident caused a several hour shelter in place in the 1000 block of Hans Brinker Street.

On Thursday, police responded to Memorial Park after receiving a report that a vehicle crashed into Prospect Lake and was completely submerged. The driver of the vehicle was rescued and it was confirmed that he was the only occupant. He was taken to a hospital and remains in critical condition. The two officers involved and two firefighters were taken to a hospital with hypothermia and other injuries.

Other incidents at a glance:

  • On Feb. 15, just before 1 a.m., police responded to a motorcycle crash near South Cascade Avenue and South Tejon Street. The driver was taken to a hospital unconscious, but in stable condition. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
  • Also on Feb. 15, police were dispatched to the 4600 block of Templeton Park Circle for a shooting. Officers found that a male victim was shot in a disturbance with a female. The male victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and no arrests have been announced.
  • On Tuesday, police were in the 3600 block of Austin Bluffs Parkway when they located a vehicle involved in a recent burglary case. Driver Joshua Miller was arrested on suspicion of felony narcotics and felony weapons violations, and passenger Saavanna Anderson was arrested on multiple warrants. Police say evidence in the vehicle tied the suspects to a burglary case a week prior.
  • On Thursday, police arrested Jonathon Singlevich, 45, after he was located in a vehicle stolen from the 3200 block of Divine Heights. When police first attempted to apprehend Singlevich, he eluded them in the stolen vehicle and abandoned it. He was arrested after being observed walking back to the vehicle a short time later.
  • On Friday, police responded to the 6700 block of Sleeping Giant Drive for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they learned a male had discharged a firearm inside a home. The suspect, Rainn Schwabe, surrendered peacefully and was arrested on felony weapon offenses.
  • On Saturday, police posted about a missing 14-year-old female who has since been located.



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