Author: Daniel Chac
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North Springs Girl Scout troop selected to help launch ULA rocket
Members of Girl Scout Troop 46319, the first rocketry troop in the Girl Scouts organization, made history June 24 when they were one of just a handful of teams to help launch United Launch Alliance’s future heavy intern rocket. The rocket — a 53-foot-tall sport rocket — launched at Spaceport America in New Mexico during…
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It was no fun run: Reporter tells his trail tale
I felt like I wanted to die. Yet, I’ve never felt more alive. Several months ago, I signed up for the Pikes Peak Ascent, a grueling, 13.32-mile mountain trail race from Manitou Springs to the top of Pikes Peak. With a few exceptions, the run is all uphill. The vertical gain is an unforgiving 7,815…
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Female Fort Carson soldier who fled to Canada faces trial Monday
A Fort Carson soldier who became the first woman to flee to Canada to avoid a second tour in Iraq will face a court martial Monday. Pfc. Kimberly Rivera, who is assigned to the post’s 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry DIvision, is charged with desertion. Rivera went to Canada in February 2007 after saying…
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Colorado Springs police sergeant arrested
A longtime Colorado Springs policeman described as a “nice fellow” was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony theft and felony forgery. Police Sgt. James “Angelo” Butierres, 53, is accused of stealing grant funds. “The arrest of an officer has an impact not only on department members, but our community as well,” police Chief Pete Carey…
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Crash on Platte leaves at least one critically hurt
A four-vehicle accident on Platte Avenue just east of Chelton Road left at least one person in critically injured Thursday, police said. The driver of a white Chevrolet truck traveling west on Platte “failed to slow or stop for vehicles stopped at the light at Chelton” when the accident happened about 4:55 p.m., police said…
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Armed resident helps police catch robber
Colorado Springs police arrested an alleged robber Wednesday with the help of a resident, who they say held the man at gunpoint until officers arrived. The robber walked into a business in the 2800 block of East Platte Avenue about 4:30 p.m., demanded money and indicated he possibly had a gun in his pocket, police…
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Police arrest Springs man in burn-area burglaries
Police arrested a 48-year-old Colorado Springs man who allegedly stole copper and brass from homes under construction, including some in the Waldo Canyon fire burn area. Charles Butcher is being held at the county jail. Bail has been set at $100,000. At the beginning of the year, detectives from the Metal Theft Unit began investigating…
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Man who reported seeing puppy tossed to its death now ‘prime suspect’
A witness who reported seeing someone throw a 4-month-old puppy to its death from a moving vehicle on Garden of the Gods Road Friday morning is now the “prime suspect” in the dog’s death, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said. “The suspect had told investigators he saw the puppy thrown from an…
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Memorial Park scare caused by camera bag
Picture this: Somebody goes to Memorial Park with their camera. The sun is out, and temperatures are in the 60s, making for another picture-perfect day in Colorado Springs. Mesmerized by the scenic beauty, from Prospect Lake to snow-capped Pikes Peak off in the distance, the photographer sets their camera bag down and innocently walks away.…
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Deputies arrest man in child enticement
A 27-year-old man who allegedly asked two girls for oral sex last week near King Elementary School in Widefield was arrested Thursday. The arrest came after an El Paso County sheriff’s deputy saw the suspect, Justin Nooner, near the school again, sheriff’s spokesman Lt. Jeff Kramer said. Nooner, who was arrested on suspicion of enticement…