Tag: motor vehicle theft
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2 minors caught driving stolen vehicle in Colorado Springs by police
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two minors were arrested Thursday night after attempting to flee from police in a stolen vehicle in northeast Colorado Springs, according to an online blotter entry. The Motor Vehicle Theft Unit from the Colorado Springs Police Department was alerted to a reported stolen Kia Soul…
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Colorado Springs police arrest 5 in auto theft deployment
Colorado Springs police made five arrests and recovered seven vehicles Friday during a Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement deployment, according to an online blotter entry. Multiple agencies participated in the operation, including the Colorado State Patrol and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The suspects now in custody are: -Ashley Ikener-Contratto, 28 -Edward Ruiz,…
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El Paso County deputy justified in June shooting that left man injured, DA’s office says
The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday the use of force exhibited during the June 4, 2024, officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs was justified. Michael Martinez, 33, was shot at least four times by El Paso County sheriff’s deputies after ignoring commands. He would go on to steal an unmarked agency vehicle to flee.…
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Juvenile arrested in connection to smash-and-grabs in Colorado Springs
One juvenile was taken into custody on several charges following the execution of a search warrant related to a recent pattern of smash-and-grabs at gun and vape shops. On Thursday, Colorado Springs Police Department investigators from the metro burglary unit conducted a search warrant in the 1400 block of Tamarisk Drive. The juvenile, who’s name…
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Man arrested after allegedly crashing stolen car, carjacking another in Monument
A man was arrested in Colorado Springs on May 2 after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle on Interstate 25 while eluding law enforcement, then carjacking a second vehicle, according to CSPD officials. Christopher Esquivel, 30, faces several felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the incident, police said. Colorado State Patrol officers had been chasing…
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Man arrested in Colorado Springs after allegedly crashing stolen car, carjacking a second
A man was arrested in Colorado Springs on Thursday after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle on Interstate 25 while eluding law enforcement, then carjacking a second vehicle, according to CSPD officials. Christopher Esquivel, 30, faces several felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the incident, police said. Early Thursday, Colorado State Patrol officers had been…
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State trooper’s attempt to help truck driver in Colorado Springs results in arrest
Colorado Springs police arrested a man suspected of stealing a box truck from a Colorado Springs business Saturday morning, police said. The suspect, 25-year-old Ethan Bryant, was suspected of stealing the vehicle from a business near South Circle Drive and Janitell Road. The vehicle got stuck in a ditch when Bryant tried to drive the…
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State trooper’s attempt to help truck driver in Colorado Springs results in arrest
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs police arrested a man suspected of stealing a box truck from a Colorado Springs business Saturday morning, police said. The suspect, 25-year-old Ethan Bryant, was suspected of stealing the vehicle from a business near South Circle Drive and Janitell Road. The vehicle got…