Tag: crime
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Second Evergreen High School shooting victim released from hospital
Both of the victims of the Sept. 10 shooting at Evergreen High School have been released from the hospital — a little over five weeks since the tragedy struck the community. Matthew Silverstone, 18, was released from St. Anthony Hospital Monday. Around 140 first responders and hospital staff gathered outside the hospital’s emergency entrance, holding…
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Man arrested after allegedly firing gun at car on I-25 during road rage incident
Castle Rock police arrested a man after he allegedly fired a gun at another car on Interstate 25 on Saturday, according to a news release by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was initially reported to the El Paso County communications center around 7:30 p.m. from someone claiming the driver of another vehicle…
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Manitou Springs City Hall lockdown caused by man informing police he would annex city
A Manitou Springs man arrested by police on Thursday allegedly threatened to annex the city over an “illegal” ballot measure, according to court documents obtained by The Gazette. Travis Garrigan, 50, emailed a Manitou Springs police commander several times on Oct. 4-5 and nine times on Thursday about his seizure and annexation of the City…
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Mugshot Monday: Most wanted in the Colorado Springs area for Oct. 13
Wanted Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help finding the following people for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued. Highlighted Fugitive Larry John Chilel-Perez — age 21, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, has an active warrant for second-degree assault, third-degree assault, child abuse,…
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Crime recap: Colorado Springs police made 330 arrests last week
Colorado Springs police saw gun violence and vehicle thefts, among dozens of other offenses, last week, making a total of 330 arrests, according to department records. From Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 11 blotter entries to its public database of arrests approved for public release. Here is a recap…
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Man arrested after attempting to disarm Colorado Springs police officer
An officer approached a man who was attempting to pick pocket pedestrians Saturday, when the man allegedly tried to disarm the officer, according to Colorado Springs police. An officer was patrolling the 1200 block of Interquest Parkway at about 6:45 p.m. when they approached Ethan Olsen, who was allegedly trying to pick pocket patrons, according…
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A jail death in Denver raises questions about intake policies — and how a man with a violent history kept getting released early
On June 30, deputies from the Denver Sheriff Department responded to an overnight call for help in the agency’s Downtown Detention Center. They found a man — later identified as 34-year-old Vincent Chacon — unresponsive in his cell, where he was pronounced dead, the police said in a news release. Police investigators later said the…
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On the docket this week: Highland Lakes arson suspect, sexual assault, kidnapping pair back in court
The second week of October was full of delays in the 4th Judicial District, stalling a handful of cases, including the one for the January King Soopers homicide suspect and the teen accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old. More hearings are ahead for the third week of the month. Here is the rundown. Monday: Lacey…
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Colorado Springs police to host fraud, scam prevention event Tuesday
The Colorado Springs Police Department will host a free fraud and scam prevention event Tuesday in partnership with Chase Bank for the community. Law enforcement and banking experts will teach people how to recognize common scams, identify red flags and take action if they or a loved one becomes a victim of fraud or identity…
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Man arrested in connection with Manitou Springs criminal investigation
Authorities have arrested a man in connection with “recent activities that occurred in Manitou Springs over the past two days,” according to a news release sent Friday evening. The suspect, Travis Lee Garrigan, was taken into custody in Park County on Friday. Officials did not provide additional details about what led up to his arrest.…