Tag: theft
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3 arrested in connection to organized retail crime in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs police arrested a crew of three they say have been stealing from local retail stores for several months. The three were arrested Thursday and are facing several felony charges, including theft, money laundering, robbery and something related to narcotics, according to an online blotter entry from the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police did…
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Appeals court says jury not obligated to apply discounts to determine value of stolen merch
Colorado’s second-highest court concluded on Thursday that it was up to a Douglas County jury to determine the value of stolen merchandise at a defendant’s theft trial, after both sides presented different estimates of the items’ value. Under state law, a theft offense hinges on the market value of the stolen goods. Anything below $2,000…
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Florida man linked to scam in Colorado allegedly conned victims out of nearly $2 million
The Florida resident extradited to Colorado after authorities arrested him in connection with a government impersonation scam allegedly conned victims out of $1.7 million, attorneys said in court Thursday. Harish Vadla, 27, was arrested in Orange County, Fla., in October, court records show. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation began the month…
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Crime recap: 322 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw murder, domestic violence and “prank” bomb threats last week, among other offenses, with law enforcement making 322 arrests in El Paso County. From Oct. 19 to Oct. 25, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 16 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of…
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Former Fountain City Council member set for trial amid theft allegations
The recently resigned Fountain city councilwoman Detra Duncan is headed to trial. Duncan entered a not guilty plea in court Tuesday after being accused of stealing more than $37,000 in public assistance dating back to 2016, setting her case for a March trial. Duncan, 55, was charged with two counts of felony theft earlier this…
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Drone helps Colorado Springs police find robbery, assault suspects
Three juveniles suspected of robbing and assaulting a person are in custody after a drone helped Colorado Springs police track them down early Thursday morning. Colorado Springs police officers found the suspects shortly after responding to the scene around 4 a.m. in the 700 block of South Academy Boulevard. Police reported in an online blotter…
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Over $1.4M in Nintendo Switch 2 consoles stolen from semi-truck in Colorado
Arapahoe County Sheriff investigating 2,810 consoles stolen from Love’s Truck Stop days after Nintendo Switch 2 launch.
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Appeals court says defendants must pay restitution even if prosecution ‘undercharges’ them
Colorado’s second-highest court ruled on Thursday that criminal defendants must still pay financial restitution to their victims for the losses they cause, even if they are convicted of a crime that caps the dollar amount at something less. In Colorado, as part of sentencing, judges must consider whether defendants owe financial restitution to their victims. Restitution means…
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Colorado Springs police K-9 Zev takes down fleeing suspect, ending overnight crime spree
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Colorado Springs police dog took down a fleeing suspect on Monday, ending an alleged overnight crime spree that included a car theft, a robbery and a police chase that left two pedestrians injured, law enforcement officials said. Elizabeth Walters, 36, faces multiple felony and…
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Colorado Springs police K-9 Zev takes down fleeing suspect, ending overnight crime spree
A Colorado Springs police dog took down a fleeing suspect on Monday, ending an alleged overnight crime spree that included a car theft, a robbery and a police chase that left two pedestrians injured, law enforcement officials said. Elizabeth Walters, 36, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, according to police. At about 1 a.m. Monday,…