Tag: arson
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Suspected arsonist arrested after Saturday’s 2-alarm fire in Colorado Springs
Authorities believe a 32-year-old man is responsible for setting off the 2-alarm fire at 3170 N. Century St., last weekend. The Colorado Springs Police Department released surveillance footage of a person of interest in the case on Wednesday, and witnesses helped investigators identify him as Demetri Medina, according to an update Thursday from the department.…
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Explosion reported in alley in Colorado Springs Friday night
An investigation is underway after an explosion and subsequent fire prompted both police and fire department responses Friday evening, according to an online blotter entry. Police say residents near 1900 W. Uintah St. reported an explosion and fire in an alley just before 6:45 p.m. Firefighters found an incendiary device on scene, the blotter entry…
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Last week brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the…
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Monday brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the arrest…
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Crime recap: Colorado Springs police made 349 arrests last week
Colorado Springs police saw gun violence, traffic accidents and arson around the city, making a total of 349 arrests last week, according to department records. From Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 14 blotter entries to its public database of arrests approved for public release. Here is a recap of…
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Crime recap: Colorado Springs police made 349 arrests last week
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs police saw gun violence, traffic accidents and arson around the city, making a total of 349 arrests last week, according to department records. From Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 14 blotter entries to its public database of…
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Man accused of setting 2024 Colorado Springs Safeway fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man accused of setting a fire inside a Colorado Springs grocery store more than a year ago was arrested Thursday, according to an online police blotter entry. The fire in July 2024 was initially set to items as a diversion to steal laundry detergent…
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Man accused of setting church, restaurant and gas station on fire Friday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs police arrested a man they say set a church, gas station and fast-food restaurant on fire early Friday in the 4200 block of North Academy Boulevard, according to a police blotter entry. Officers booked Eric Therrien, 32, into the El Paso County jail,…
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Arson suspect in Highland Lakes fire waives preliminary hearing
A woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County last year waived her preliminary hearing Friday, blocking prosecutors from revealing additional details of the alleged crime. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 after allegedly starting the fire that burned 166 acres northwest…
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Arson suspect in Highland Lakes fire waives preliminary hearing
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County last year waived her preliminary hearing Friday, blocking prosecutors from revealing additional details of the alleged crime. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16…