Author: Alex Edwards
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Roads reopened after officer-involved traffic crash prompts closures
Just before 4 p.m., Monday, Colorado Springs Police responded to a traffic crash in the area of Centennial Boulevard and Windmill Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned the crash involved a Colorado Springs Police Department motors unit, who was watching for speeding violations. As the officer approached Centennial Boulevard and Windmill Avenue, a third car attempted…
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Colorado Springs weather: Sunny with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms
Colorado Springs residents can expect sunny skies with a high near 86. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3 to 4 p.m. North northwest wind at 5-15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Tonight will see a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. It will be mostly…
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Fallen Deputy Andrew Peery served both his community and country: ‘He was a hero’
Andrew Peery was no stranger to service. He served his country as a soldier and he served his community as a law enforcement officer. During his Army service, Peery served as an airborne infantryman. From 2001 to 2004, Peery was a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and stationed in Italy. On Sunday, Peery was…
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3 confirmed dead after fatal shooting of El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery
Three people are confirmed dead, including an El Paso County sheriff’s deputy, after a shooting Sunday in Security-Widefield, Colorado Springs police announced Monday. Andrew Peery, a SWAT officer with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, was killed after responding to a shooting. Peery is survived by his wife and two children. On Sunday just after…
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Man breaks window of police vehicle after arrest for alleged assault
Shortly after 1 a.m., Monday, Colorado Springs Police received a 911 call regarding a disturbance in the 4400 block of London Lane. A suspect identified as Zaleb Tanksley allegedly assaulted several residents of the home before fleeing, police said. Upon arrival, officers located one victim requiring medical attention, but were not able to locate Tanksley.…
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1 injured in shooting after prolonged disturbance
Colorado Springs police responded to a shooting call in the 1100 block of South Chelton Road shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday. An investigation revealed two men had been involved in a prolonged disturbance. One man, identified by police as Michael Hall, was eventually taken into custody on suspicion of assault. The victim was taken to a…
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El Paso County sheriff’s deputy killed in line of duty, suspect reportedly found dead
Deputy killed in southern Colorado shooting9News Police lights flashed with lightning, and sirens wailed as thunder rumbled. While no tears were visibly shed by officers located at Memorial Hospital, the rain falling more than set the mood. Andrew Peery, a decorated SWAT operator and deputy at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, was killed Sunday…
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle to be cited for crossing at other than crosswalks
One woman was taken to a hospital and cited for jaywalking after being involved in a crash that left her with multiple broken bones. Savina Douglas was cited by police after allegedly crossing Uintah Street about 20 yards west of the crosswalk with 19th Street. A vehicle approached and was unable to stop or maneuver…
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Texas murder suspect arrested in Monument
A murder suspect was arrested in Monument this week. The U.S. Marshals Service worked with Colorado Springs police and the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to arrest a Texas homicide suspect on Tuesday. John Bagwell is one of three people connected with a shooting that left 36-year-old Jose Aguirre-Castellanos dead in Austin,…
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Colorado Springs Fire Department on scene of two-alarm fire
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is working a two-alarm fire in the area of Cheyenne Boulevard and Tejon Street. Smoke was visible around 1:30 p.m. Thursday on the southwest side of Colorado Springs. In an update sent just after 2:10 p.m., the fire department said the blaze is located at a building under construction at…