Author: Tony Keith
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Southern Colorado police seize fentanyl pills, heroin, cocaine and guns, 2 arrested
The Alamosa Police Department said a multi-agency narcotics investigation this past week led to the seizure of thousands of fentanyl pills, other illegal drugs, firearms and multiple arrests across the San Luis Valley area. According to police, the investigation took place May 7 and 8 with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Colorado…
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Southern Colorado shooting death investigated
A man is dead and a homicide investigation is underway in Pueblo. Pueblo police issued a news release explaining they were called to a home Tuesday at about 8 p.m. in the 2000 block of North Hudson Avenue for a reported shooting. The neighborhood is near U.S. 50 east of Interstate 25. When police arrived,…
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3 Colorado Springs men sentenced for ‘brutal’ attack
Three Colorado Springs men were sentenced recently for what the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office described as a “brutal” assault. The sheriff’s office is reporting the attack happened in August of 2021. “The the victim was kidnapped and repeatedly beaten with a baseball bat and left on the side of the road in the 2400 block…
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Remains of missing man found in the Phantom Canyon area of Fremont County
Following a search-and-rescue effort in February, the remains of a missing man were discovered nearly a month later in the Phantom Canyon area of Fremont County. The remains of Bobby Stringer were recovered on April 20, a day after BLM Rangers found them while conducting raptor counts. Stringer was reported missing on Feb. 21. Read the…
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Man wanted on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder in southeast Colorado town
A man is being sought by authorities in Colorado as he’s suspected of attempted 1st-degree murder, according to Gazette News partner KKTV. On Tuesday, the Springfield Police Department shared a photo of Shane Steward. Springfield is a small town in Baca County on the southeast side of the state., KKTV reported. According to police, Steward…
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Officer-involved shooting near a middle school in Pueblo West under investigation
An officer-involved shooting was under investigation in Pueblo West Tuesday afternoon near an elementary school and a middle school, according to Gazette news partner KKTV. According to authorities, an individual was outside of Liberty Point International Middle School just before 3:30 p.m., KKTV reported. Multiple people had contacted authorities to say the person was acting…
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Pueblo Jack in the Box employee reportedly shoots man suspected of assaulting girlfriend
An investigation is underway after an employee of a fast-food restaurant allegedly shot someone suspected of assaulting his girlfriend. The incident started just after 3 p.m. Friday in the Pueblo Jack in the Box off Highway 50 on the north side of the city. Police detailed what they believe happened in a news release sent…
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Student allegedly tries to sell gun at southern Colorado high school
A student allegedly brought a gun to a Colorado high school and tried to sell it, according to officials with the City of Alamosa. The incident happened on Wednesday at Alamosa High School. A post by officials with the City of Alamosa states the “quick actions” of school administration helped resolve the incident quickly. “Officers…
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‘Vigilant teacher’ notices gun at Colorado school, student arrested
A student at a Colorado school was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to school The incident happened at Roncalli STEM Academy at 4202 W. Highway 78. School officials didn’t have any additional information other than a teacher had noticed a student “had something.” A school resource officer was notified and that officer took immediate…
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Hit-and-run crash involves a pedestrian in Colorado Springs Thursday night
Police in Colorado Springs searched for a suspected hit-and-run driver Thursday night following an incident on the southeast side of the city. Officers responded near Hancock Expressway and Jet Wing Drive at about 9 p.m. where a pedestrian was struck and the driver who hit the pedestrian left the area. Last time 11 News checked…