Author: Alex Edwards
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2 arrested in Colorado Springs after burglary in progress reported by neighbor
Two men were arrested after a neighbor witnessed an apparent early morning burglary in progress on Tuesday. The neighbor called police and said they watched as two men entered their neighbor’s garage and allegedly loaded the trunk of their car with stolen items. Though officers did not arrive on time to stop the burglary, an…
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Colorado Springs weather: Slight warmup, possible showers
Colorado Springs can expect partly sunny skies with a high near 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Overnight lows will be around 52, with a 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. Most thunderstorms developing Wednesday will…
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Deputy Andrew Peery remembered for his competitive, selfless nature at funeral
A funeral service for fallen El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery was held Monday at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, followed by a law enforcement processional. Peery was killed after responding to a shooting on Sunday, Aug. 7, in Widefield. Two others died, according to authorities. Competitive. Selfless. Committed. From California to numerous…
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Deputy Peery’s name put into the Congressional Record
A funeral service for fallen El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery was held Monday at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, followed by a law enforcement processional. Peery was killed after responding to a shooting on Sunday, Aug. 7, in Widefield. Two others died, according to authorities. U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado, attended the…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies move into the church
El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies begin to move into the church. Followed by all others a moment later. pic.twitter.com/W98YpVvwUH — Alex Edwards (@AMEdwards21) August 15, 2022
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Schools, stores in Colorado Springs burglarized and vandalized, police say
Colorado Springs police arrested a woman for allegedly burglarizing multiple businesses in the 1800 block of North Circle Drive and the 1400 and 1800 blocks of North Union Boulevard. Lila Gruss was arrested after police responded to burglar alarms going off in the 1400 block of North Union Avenue. Gruss allegedly burglarized or vandalized 11…
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Colorado Springs weather: Flood watch issued
Colorado Springs residents Monday will see a high near 81 and a good chance for rain, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are most likely after 2 p.m., and some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. New rainfall amounts of between a tenth and a quarter of…
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Flag-raising ceremony for El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery: ‘This family is hurting’
The atmosphere was somber, and save for the occasional outburst — whether of joy or anger or somewhere in between — from a child, quiet. The American flag flew at half staff and tears flowed freely Friday among members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office held a flag-raising ceremony to honor…
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Memorial thread
Six minutes of silence this morning for fallen deputy Andrew Peery. One minute for each year of service with @EPCSheriff. pic.twitter.com/jW0oGUopi9 — Alex Edwards (@AMEdwards21) August 12, 2022
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Motorcyclist dies in Teller County crash
A motorcyclist died Thursday after a head-on crash in Teller County, according to Colorado State Patrol. The crash happened just after 4 p.m., when a 66-year-old motorcyclist from Florissant traveling northbound on Teller County Road 11 drifted into the southbound lane and hit a Honda Fit driven by a 37-year-old woman from Cañon City. The…