Tag: arson
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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…
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2 suspected of arson in Oak fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two men were arrested in connection with the Oak fire that was started by an illegal burn, according to a news release Sunday from the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office. Ross Heirigs, 60, and Sergio Alaniz…
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Colorado Springs police arrest man for arson for third time this year
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Springs Police Department arrested Brandon Hugney for arson after he allegedly started a fire behind a building in the area of Wooten Road and Geiger Boulevard, according a release from the department. Sunday marked the third time this year the Colorado Springs man…
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Teller County fire suspect competent to face trial, judge rules
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Teller County judge ruled that the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last year is competent to proceed to trial. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested…
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Teller County fire suspect competent to face trial, judge rules
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Teller County judge ruled that the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last year is competent to proceed to trial. Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested…
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Alleged arsonist was arrested in February after a similar spree in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Court documents reveal that Brandon Hugney, the man arrested Monday in connection with at least four fires in Colorado Springs, was arrested in February on two felony arson charges. On Feb. 19, Hugney, 21, was arrested after allegedly starting two grass fires and two dumpster…
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Colorado Springs man arrested in connection with several arsons
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Detectives from the Colorado Springs Regional Explosives Unit on Monday arrested a 21-year-old man who they believe has intentionally set at least four fires since December 2024. Brandon Hugney is believed to have set two fires in 2024 and two fires in 2025, according to…
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Man accused of dousing Colorado Springs home in gas, arrested on suspicion of arson
Colorado Springs police on Saturday made an arrest following a domestic disturbance in which a man allegedly poured gasoline inside a home and threatened to burn it down. Carlos Garcia-Rivera, 36, is being held without bail at the El Paso County jail, police said. He faces charges related to arson and criminal mischief. At about…
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Court documents shed light on Highland Lakes fire investigation
Court documents obtained by the Courier reveal additional details about the investigation into the Highland Lakes fire that burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused over 700 households to be evacuated last year. Lacey Tillitt, 77, was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire on Oct. 28, according to the…
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Court documents shed light on Highland Lakes fire investigation
Court documents obtained by the Gazette reveal additional details about the investigation into the Highland Lakes fire that burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused over 700 households to be evacuated last year. Lacey Tillitt, 77, was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire on Oct. 28, according to the…