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• Six-year-old injured by broken glass during possible shooting

  May 20, 2012 12:51 PM

  A six-year-old was hit by broken glass from a window that Colorado Springs police believe was shot out. Police were called to the Cedar Creek Club Apartments on S. Chelton Road just before 5 a.m. because of gun shots. Windows and curtains at the apartment were damaged. The... more »

• Officer injured while responding to overnight shooting

  May 20, 2012 12:19 PM

  Colorado Springs police were called to a shooting Saturday evening, but on the way one of the officers was injured in a car crash. The shooting call came in around 9:30 p.m. from the 400 block of N. Nevada Ave. Police say a man accidentally shot himself in the... more »

• Stabbing suspect turns himself in

  May 19, 2012 12:34 PM

  A stabbing suspect Colorado Springs police have been looking for since last week has turned himself in custody. Police began looking for 25-year-old Thomas Trujillo on Thursday for the stabbing of an 18-year-old male; that was near the 1900 block of E. Bijou St. Thursday afternoon. The victim didn't... more »

• Man arrested for stealing cab

  May 19, 2012 11:21 AM

  Colorado Springs police arrested a man early Saturday morning for stealing a van belonging to Yellow Cab Company. Springs police say the van was stolen in the 1500 block of E. St. Vrain St. around 3 a.m. Shortly after, the van was seen near E. Bijou St. and N.... more »

• Man fires gun outside of Colorado Springs party

  May 19, 2012 11:10 AM

  Gunshots outside of a party in Colorado Springs early Saturday morning cause damage to a car and have police searching for the shooter. Police were called to the 4400 block of Melville Circle around 1:30 a.m. They say a man showed up to a party in the area and... more »

• Police looking for robber who doused clerk with lighter fluid

  May 19, 2012 10:47 AM

  Colorado Springs police are looking for a man they say doused a hotel clerk with lighter fluid and threatened to light them on fire during a robbery. It was at the Clarion Hotel, on West Bijou St., around 1:30 Saturday morning. Police say a black man in his 40s... more »

• 20-year-old arrested on child prostitution charges in Colorado Springs

  May 14, 2012 6:00 PM

  Colorado Springs police have taken a 20-year-old into custody accused of several charges related to a child prostitution investigation. Police spokesperson Barbara Miller tells News 5 Trevor Van Baker was arrested and booked into the Criminal Justice Center on Saturday; he has since bonded out. Miller says the... more »

• Police say plumber was stealing from clients

  May 13, 2012 1:18 PM

  A man working as a plumber is being accused of stealing jewelry from elderly clients; Colorado Springs police are also looking into whether or not the man stole prescription drugs from clients as well. 20-year-old Jared Miller was arrested Saturday night. Officers say Miller pawned a stolen necklace, leading... more »

• Woman attacked, police ask for help finding suspect

  April 22, 2012 12:54 PM

  Colorado Springs police are looking for a man they say punched a woman in the face and stole her purse. Saturday morning around 7 a.m. a 22 -year-old woman was walking to the second floor at the La Quinta Inn at 4385 Sinton Road, according to a release from... more »

• Two kids attacked with crowbar in Colorado Springs

  April 21, 2012 11:14 AM

  Two juvenile boys are recovering from injuries after being attacked by three men early Saturday morning; one of the men had a crowbar according to the victims. Police were called to 21st St. and W. Cucharras St. for a disturbance just after one in the morning. When police arrived... more »

• Sexually violent predator back in custody

  April 19, 2012 12:14 PM

  Colorado Springs police have taken into custody Sexually Violent Predator Kevin Logan Alter for violating the terms and conditions of his probation. Alter was taken into custody April 18th. The SVP Community Notification of Alter's release was conducted on March 14, 2012. Additional information regarding Alter and other... more »

• Man found dead on Academy Blvd. identified

  April 10, 2012 4:10 PM

  Colorado Springs police confirm that the man killed near the intersection of Academy and Chelton Tuesday morning was 68-year-old Antonio Camarillo Gallegos. CSPD spokeswoman Barbara Miller says that Gallegos was a Colorado Springs resident. Gallegos was found in the intersection around six Tuesday morning. He died at the... more »

• Police looking for overnight break-in suspect

  April 8, 2012 12:21 PM

  Colorado Springs police are looking for a man they say broke into a home, threatened a juvenile with a knife and demanded money. Police say a man entered a home in the 3600 block of Bridgewood Lane around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. The man threatened a juvenile in the... more »

• Springs man arrested for two-month-old's injuries

  March 18, 2012 2:21 PM

  Colorado Springs police have arrested a 22-year-old man for causing serious injuries to his two-month-old child. 22-year-old Daniel Kim was booked into the El Paso Count Criminal Justice Center Sunday for the felony charge of Child Abuse Causing Serious Bodily Injury. Police were called to Memorial Hospital Central... more »

• "Pipe bomb" in Colorado Springs mailbox turns out to be a hoax

  March 18, 2012 12:06 PM

  Colorado Springs police say an object found in a mailbox, thought to be a bomb, turned out to be a hoax. Colorado Springs Police say a resident on Platte Ave., near 21st St., saw the flag up on their mailbox Sunday morning. They went out to see what was... more »

• Man shot in foot

  March 13, 2012 6:29 AM

  A Colorado Springs man is recovering after being shot. Police say he was shot just before midnight in the 300 block of N. Murray. The man was shot in the foot and taken to the hospital. Officer's say they are still searching for a suspect at this... more »

• Bullet grazes juvenile's ear in Springs neighborhood shooting

  March 11, 2012 1:02 PM

  Shots fired at a Colorado Springs juvenile overnight Sunday have Springs police looking for the shooter. Another juvenile was grazed by a bullet and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police say it was a party in the 800 block of Zion Drive just after midnight that... more »

• Police investigate 25-person fight outside local bar

  March 11, 2012 12:06 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are still looking for information about a 25-person fight outside of a bar in Old Colorado City early Sunday morning. It was about 1:40 a.m. when police arrived on scene; the fight had broken up, but police were able to find a victim. The victim said... more »

• Police: Two men facing charges for kidnapping 16-year-old

  March 4, 2012 1:20 PM

  Two men are facing charges for allegedly kidnapping one of the men's estranged 16-year-old girlfriend. Colorado Springs police say they were first alerted after calls on a disturbance, near Early Sun Drive and Chelton Road. After investigating, police say they found out that the 16-year-old girl had been kidnapped... more »

• Problems that slow down Springs' 911 system Play Video

  February 21, 2012 8:22 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department is looking into its 9-1-1 system after complaints at City Council that calls were going unanswered. News 5 has been told the emergency communications center is staffed 24 hours a day, but things can clog up the system -- like calls that really aren't emergencies.... more »

• Pizza delivery man attacked after drop-off at Springs home

  February 18, 2012 12:11 PM

  A pizza delivery man was attacked in Colorado Springs, after making a drop-off. Colorado Springs Police say just before 9 p.m. Friday the delivery driver was walking back to his car, from a house on the 2900 block of Fountain Blvd, when he was knocked to the ground and... more »

• One man dead, another with life threatening injuries after Nevada Ave. accident Play Video

  February 13, 2012 7:23 PM

  One man is dead and another injured after a chain-reaction auto-accident Monday morning just north of downtown Colorado Springs. Around 9 a.m. an SUV traveling south on N. Nevada Avenue, just a couple of blocks north of E. Uintah St., slammed into a car parked on the shoulder. That... more »

• Police track down houseguest they say stole COS woman's identity

  February 12, 2012 1:10 PM

  Colorado Springs Police have tracked an identity theft case of a 78-year-old woman to someone who had recently stayed with her as a guest. The unidentified woman, who lives on Zane Place, called police to tell them suspicious and unauthorized charges had been made on her debit card, and... more »

• 3rd man arrested in death of kidnapped Pueblo man

  February 4, 2012 1:35 PM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Springs police have arrested a third man in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a man from Pueblo. Thirty-eight-year-old Gustave Dreyer is due in court Wednesday. The Pueblo Chieftain reports he was arrested this week on a warrant for first-degree murder in the death... more »

• Police arrest one- still seeking suspect in kidnap, murder case

  February 1, 2012 5:03 PM

  Investigators continue to seek the public's assistance in locating 20-year-old Miguel Angel Hernandez Moran (pictured) for the charge of Accessory to First Degree Murder for his involvement in the January 9th kidnapping and murder of Jeremy Naranjo. Yesterday, investigators with the Pueblo Police Department and the Colorado Springs Police... more »

• Police looking for missing developmentally disabled adult

  January 31, 2012 9:10 AM

  Colorado Springs police were notified Monday night that 26-year-old Jessica Ann Kuykendall was missing. Kuykendall is a 26 year old white female, 5'6" 200lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes. She is developmentally disabled and could be at risk. Kuykendall was last seen at 8:10am in the 5700... more »

• DNA matches sexual assault suspect in 2001 case

  January 30, 2012 5:08 PM

  The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has matched the DNA with a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Colorado Springs in 2001. CSPD has taken 37-year-old Gerardo Garcia Cruz into custody. Police say an Hispanic male had contacted the victim as she walked in the area... more »

• Machete wielding man robs Papa Murphy's Pizza

  January 30, 2012 3:39 PM

  A man wielding a machete robbed the Papa Murphy's Pizza store at 3105 W. Colorado Avenue shortly after 1 p.m. Police say the suspect is a white male in his mid to late 40's, around 6' tall, wearing blue jeans, black winter coat, multi colored beanie, with a gruff... more »

• Suspect robs Colorado Springs Kohls store

  January 30, 2012 9:44 AM

  Police are searching for the man who robbed a Colorado Springs Kohls store at 2575 Janitell Road Sunday night. The suspect entered the store, selected a shirt and went to a register and waited in line. When it was his turn he laid the shirt down on the counter,... more »

• Police searching for suspect in kidnapping/homicide case

  January 27, 2012 3:06 PM

  Colorado Springs Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are looking for 20-year-old Miguel Angel Hernandez Moran on a charge of Accessory to First Degree Murder. Moran is being sought for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and homicide of Jeremy Naranjo on January 9th . Moran's current location is... more »

• Second person identified in Timberlane shooting deaths

  January 26, 2012 12:50 PM

  Colorado Springs police have released the name of the second person who died in the shooting of four people at the Timberlane Apartments. He has now been positively identified by the Coroner's Office as Andrew Encalade, 23 years of age. Andrew is the brother of surviving shooting victim, Adam... more »

• Sexual assault suspect commits suicide

  January 24, 2012 7:13 PM

  Colorado Springs police say a sexual assault suspect shot himself outside the Police Operations Center Tuesday evening. Police arrested Raymond Turner, 53, on four counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust January 19th. The alleged victims were all under the age... more »

• Police continue robbery investigation in Colorado Springs

  January 13, 2012 12:01 PM

  Police continue their robbery investigation near Tia Juana and Dale Streets in Colorado Springs. Two suspects robbed a jewelry store in the 2200 block of East Pikes Peak Avenue, assaulted the clerk and fled into the neighborhood. Trovette Tottress photo more »

• Search is on for morning robbery suspects

  January 13, 2012 11:53 AM

  Colorado Springs police are searching for two robbery suspects in the area of Juanita and Platte streets. The suspects are believed to have robbed a jewelery store in the 2200 block of East Pikes Peak Avenue and assaulted the clerk. Suspects are described as two men, White or... more »

• UPDATE: Armed bank robbery suspect still being sought

  December 14, 2011 12:39 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are still searching for a suspect who reportedly robbed the Pikes Peak National Bank in the 2400 block of W. Colorado Ave. Police say the suspect is a white male, approximately 5' 10" tall wearing a black "hoodie" and black knit cap. He made a demand... more »

• Armed robbery suspect on the loose

  December 14, 2011 12:16 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are on scene of an armed robbery at the Pikes Peak National Bank located in the 2400 Block of W. Colorado Ave. At this time officers are canvassing the area looking for a suspect who was last seen running to the west from behind the bank by... more »

• Police say high homicide rate is 'disheartening' and 'dangerous'

  December 3, 2011 5:35 PM

  Colorado Springs Police say breaking the city's record for the most homicides in one year is disheartening and dangerous. This after they arrested a teenager in connection with the shooting death of the year's 29th homicide victim. Police say Danny Fields,18, of Peyton shot Zechariah Gardner, 20, multiple times leading... more »

• 2011 homicides tie record high Play Video

  November 30, 2011 12:19 AM

  In just about 11 months there have been 28 homicides in Colorado Springs. "That matches our highest homicide year, which was 2007." explains Colorado Springs Police Spokeswoman Barbara Miller. Why the number is so high, police may never find out. But what we found out when we looked at... more »

• UPDATE: Weekend death in COS parking lot ruled a homicide Play Video

  November 28, 2011 5:06 PM

  Colorado Springs Police say they're now considering the death of a 27 year-old man, who was hit in the head with a rock during a fight Saturday morning outside of a bar on Centennial Blvd., a homicide. They were waiting for the official determination from the El Paso County Coroner,... more »

• Store clerk robbed at gunpoint in CO Springs

  November 13, 2011 11:15 AM

  Colorado Springs Police are looking for a man who robbed a 7/11 store clerk at gunpoint Sunday morning. It was at a store on South Hancock Expressway and Florence Ave. Police say it was a black male, wearing dark clothing with a mask over his face, walked in... more »

• Broken gas line shuts down a portion of Tutt Blvd

  November 11, 2011 2:26 PM

  Colorado Springs Fire Department crews are working to secure a gas line break in a retail complex in the 4000 block of Tutt Blvd. Colorado Springs Police are currently closing the southbound lanes of Tutt between Barnes Road and the back entrance of the Target Shopping Center near N. Carefree... more »

• Shoplifters lead Colorado Springs Police on wild foot chase

  November 10, 2011 4:04 PM

  Colorado Springs Police were led on a wild foot chase by 3 suspects involved in what was originally described as a shoplifting attempt. When Loss Prevention Officers from the Safeway Store located at 3275 W. Colorado attempted to detain the suspects one suspect displayed a weapon. At that point the... more »

• Colorado Springs Police looking for another armed robber

  November 6, 2011 11:44 AM

  Colorado Springs Police Robbery Detectives are investigating and looking for leads to locate a suspect who robbed the Papa John's Pizza restaurant near the intersection of Boulder Street and Union Blvd, late Saturday night at around 11:30 PM. The suspect reportedly threatened an employee outside of the restaurant with a... more »

• Do you recognize this rape suspect?

  November 2, 2011 5:51 PM

  Colorado Springs Police have released a sketch of a rape suspect, accused of assaulting a 12 year old girl. Officers are asking people to take a close look at the sketch to get this dangerous man off the streets. The rape happened at about 8:00 a.m. on October 25th... more »

• One man stabbed in arm trying to diffuse a family argument

  October 22, 2011 1:06 PM

  A family centered argument nearly became a deadly incident late Friday. Colorado Springs Police officers were called to a home in the 2700 block of Meadowlark Lane for a family disturbance at about 10:00pm Friday. When officers arrived they came into contact with a 48 year old man later determined... more »

• Carrier defense wants affidavit disregarded

  October 21, 2011 12:15 PM

  The defense for Josh Carrier wants all or portions of the affidavit related to his arrest for buying and possessing child porn disregarded or disqaulified before trial. The accuracy, intent of statements and sufficiency of the document are questioned by the defense. more »

• Colorado Springs police issue protester warnings

  October 17, 2011 12:59 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Springs police have issued written warnings to eight anti-Wall Street protesters challenging the city's no camping ordinance. Police say the Occupy Colorado Springs protesters took down their tents Sunday, but they vowed to come back. Organizer Kristie Wheeler tells the Colorado Springs... more »

• Update: Standoff suspect arrested

  October 16, 2011 6:36 PM

  Police tell us 57 year old Keith Johnson has surrendered after a 3 hour stand-off. SWAT threw a flash bang in to the home, followed by tear gas. Johnson then gave himself up. We'll have more in a full report at 10. more »

• Update: Standoff press briefing

  October 16, 2011 5:16 PM

  We just finished a press briefing with Colorado Springs Police about the standoff at 1515 Canoe Creek Dr. That's in a neighborhood on the city's southwest side near Fort Carson. Police tell us 57 year old Keith Johnson is currently armed and barricaded inside his home. It started when police... more »

• Standoff in Southern Colorado Springs

  October 16, 2011 4:11 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are currently in a standoff with a man near the intersection of Eastmeadow and Canoe Creek. That's near Fort Carson. We'll keep you updated on the situation. more »

• Domestic dispute leads to man barricading self in home

  October 16, 2011 3:43 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are engaged in a stand-off situation with an unidentified individual who is known to have multiple fire arms. Police are asking residents in the 1500 block of Canoe Creek to stay inside at this time and for everyone else not involved to stay clear of the area.... more »

• Supporters of 'Occupy' Colorado Springs say tents will go up tonight

  October 16, 2011 3:36 PM

  Jason Warf who's part of the 'Occupy' Colorado Springs movement says that in the 6x20 area, which shown in photo, the tents, that were used for supporters to camp overnight, were taken down this morning, and they will go back up tonight. He added that many of the supporters... more »

• CSPD Chief to receive over $114,000 in severance Play Video

  October 10, 2011 11:50 PM

  Tonight we're learning more about the severance package the city is giving to Colorado Springs Police Chief Richard Myers. The news comes after Myers announced last week he's retiring. Myers retirement comes during a tumultuous year for the police force, in which 2 officers were arrested and the vice... more »

• Colorado Springs Police Chief retiring

  October 3, 2011 3:30 PM

  Colorado Springs Police Chief Richard Myers is leaving his position. News 5 confirmed the news with a City Council member. Myers has been chief since 2007. We'll bring you more as we get it here and on News 5 at 5 & 6. more »

• Traffic stop leads to big cocaine bust

  October 2, 2011 11:57 AM

  A routine traffic stop in Colorado Springs turned into a major cocaine bust. Springs police stopped a Honda mini-van on I-25 near the North Academy exit Saturday. They became suspicious and searched the vehicle and found just over two and a half pounds of the drug. Luis Perez, 57,... more »

• Motorcyclist dumps his bike and date, fleeing the scene

  September 23, 2011 12:40 PM

  Investigators from the Major Accident Unit of the Colorado Springs Police Department are piecing together clues surrounding an accident near the intersection of N. Chelton and Palmer Park at 6:30 am Friday. The accident involved a motorcycle with a rider and passenger that hit a fire hydrant. The rider... more »

• Highway 24 westbound lanes have just re-opened

  September 23, 2011 10:48 AM

  Colorado Springs Police and Fire Department crews worked quickly to move wreckage from the roadway at Colorado Highway 24 and 21st Street. All westbound lanes have reopened allowing traffic to resume normally as police officers investigate the cause of the accident. more »

• 71 year old man dies after fight

  September 22, 2011 6:23 PM

  Colorado Springs police say a 71 year old man has died after getting into a fight with another man over a traffic dispute. The fight happened on September 6th, at 1300 Cheyenne Blvd. 71 year old Robert Gott suffered a head injury in the fight and was taken to... more »

• Were they drinking, or not?

  September 20, 2011 1:58 PM

  Colorado Springs police are disputing allegations that they misled a judge about officers drinking alcohol at Hooters during a bar investigation. Police Chief Richard Myers says there are no indications his officers lied during testimony after a liquor code violation was filed against Hooters. The City Attorney's Office... more »

• Federal weapons suspect target of barricade

  September 16, 2011 5:00 PM

  Police tell News 5 Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents were trying to serve a warrant this afternoon at a house on Platte Avenue and Prospect Street when the suspect ditched his weapon and ran into a house. Now police are trying to figure out if the suspect is still in... more »

• Evidence from Carrier's computer

  September 16, 2011 1:50 PM

  A Forensic Computer Examination Expert with Colorado Springs Police Department testified about finding evidence on Josh Carriers computer. He said there were downloads of child pornography. With special software he says he was also able to recover a series of images that were likely from videos. He says those images... more »

• Bones found under home being renovated

  September 11, 2011 3:57 PM

  A couple renovating their home in the 300 block of W. Cheyenne Rd. made an odd discovery as they were pulling up flooring. The couple found bones under the flooring, so not knowing the origin of the bones they contacted police and let them handle the gruesome find. Colorado... more »

• Wasson parents included in lockdown

  September 9, 2011 7:21 PM

  At least two Wasson High School parents were included in a lockdown at the school. It's unclear exactly what happened around 3:30 p.m. to cause the lockdown. News 5's Nicole Vandeputte reports she saw one person being taken away by police, and an ambulance on scene. There were reports... more »

• Woman seriously injured by her own vehicle

  September 2, 2011 6:26 PM

  Colorado Springs Police have released a statement detailing an accident that occurred in the parking lot of Noodles & Company near Barnes Road and Powers Blvd. A woman parking her full sized Dodge 4x4 pickup truck put her vehicle in reverse and exited the vehicle to pull the parking break... more »

• Cell phone stops bullet from hitting woman, close call for another Play Video

  August 28, 2011 12:50 AM

  To say it was unexpected would be understating it. "In there watching a movie and the next thing you know a bullet comes flying through there," says Chris Blower, and he says it made it's way across the living room, whizzing right past his head. "Probably about five... more »

• Cell phone in woman's pocket stops bullet

  August 27, 2011 12:27 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A cell phone in the back pocket of a Colorado Springs woman's pants appears to have stopped a bullet. Police say that a shooting Friday night in a Colorado Springs apartment complex did not hurt anyone - but a woman said her phone was... more »

• Few details available on suspicious death investigation

  August 21, 2011 11:56 AM

  Colorado Springs Police Spokesperson Sgt Darrin Abbink tells KOAA News 5 that there are very few details they can release at this time about the investigation of a suspicious death. Abbink said that officers were called to the 1600 block of Rushmore Drive at 12:59 am Sunday on the report... more »

• Colorado Springs neighborhood wakes up to suspicious death investigation

  August 21, 2011 10:43 AM

  A Colorado Springs neighborhood woke up Sunday morning to a suspicious death investigation. Detectives and officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department Major Crimes Unit are searching for clues surrounding the discovery of a person found dead this morning in the 1600 block of Rushmore Drive. Officers were first... more »

• New details in Colorado Springs officer involved shooting Play Video

  August 21, 2011 12:40 AM

  News First 5 is following up on an officer involved shooting from last month. After a stand off with Colorado Springs Police July 27th at the Camelot Apartments on South Murray Blvd., Officers shot 21-year-old Robert David Cole. Now an unsealed arrest warrant is giving new details as to what... more »

• New details in Colorado Springs officer shooting

  August 20, 2011 6:21 PM

  News First 5 is following up on an officer involved shooting from last month. After a stand off with Colorado Springs Police July 27th at the Camelot Apartments on South Murray Blvd., Officers shot 21-year-old Robert David Cole. Now an unsealed arrest warrant is giving new details as to what... more »

• Friends and Family gather around surviving shooting victim Play Video

  August 20, 2011 6:21 PM

  Colorado Springs Police continue their investigation to find the cause of a deadly shooting Friday afternoon. At around 5:30 Friday officers were dispatched to the 300 Block of East Las Vegas. When the arrived the found one man laying dead outside of a home and when they entered the home... more »

• 2 dead, 1 critically injured in Colorado Springs shooting Play Video

  August 19, 2011 11:49 PM

  Two people are dead and another has been rushed into surgery with at least one critical gunshot wound in Colorado Springs. Springs Police are still trying to figure out who they are, and what led to all of this. The people were found at a home in the 300... more »

• Springs mother shocked by death of son Play Video

  August 19, 2011 12:17 AM

  A Colorado Springs mother says she's still feeling "numb" about the loss of her son; everything is still tough for her to come to terms with. On Thursday, Colorado Springs Police identified a body found in the woods behind a Colorado Springs apartment complex Wednesday as 20-year-old William Mickle.... more »

• Fatal traffic accident at Garden of the Gods Rd and Chestnut

  August 18, 2011 6:45 PM

  Colorado Springs Police and Fire Department crews are on scene of a fatal traffic accident in the intersection of Garden of the Gods Road and Chestnut. Details of the accident are unknown at this time, we have a crew headed to the scene. more »

• Burglary suspect arrested after short foot chase

  August 18, 2011 4:02 PM

  Colorado Springs have arrested a burglary suspect following a short foot chase in the Holland Park neighborhood near Filmore and Chestnut. Colorado Springs Police tell News First 5 that they were following an investigation of a suspect involved in burglaries and were about to make an arrest on a warrant... more »

• Woman kidnapped by husband found by police

  August 14, 2011 10:40 AM

  Colorado Springs Police were led on a long search Saturday looking for what was then termed either a possible kidnapping or domestic dispute. The initial calls came to the CSPD communications center reporting that there was a lot of yelling and witnesses reported a woman possibly being taken away against... more »

• Home made explosive devices found near Rampart High School

  August 13, 2011 1:44 PM

  Colorado Springs Police and the regional Bomb Squad Unit were called to an open area near Rampart High School after someone reported finding small "Pill Containers" with what appeared to be black gun powder in them. The bomb squad responded with their robot to remove the items and determine if... more »

• Stabbing victim and suspect walk nearly a block for help

  August 7, 2011 8:39 AM

  Colorado Springs Police were called to 1562 Happiness Drive at around 2:00 am Sunday when a woman called to report a person had been stabbed. One man told the woman that his friend had been stabbed and needed help. When officers and paramedics arrived they found both the victim and... more »

• Police never know what to expect on calls for service

  August 6, 2011 1:46 PM

  Colorado Springs Police and Fire Department personnel were greeted in a rather strange way when they responded to a call at the Verde Meadows Apartments early Saturday at around 2 am. When officers and emergency crews arrived at 1450 S. Chelton Rd, 30 year old Brandon Bridwell came to the... more »

• Springs Police: certain crimes more frequent in the heat Play Video

  August 5, 2011 12:19 AM

  Interesting numbers are coming from Colorado Springs Police concerning crime; when our temperatures warm up, they say we all need to be extra vigilant at home. Springs Police looked at calls from the last two years and they're finding that the number of calls certain crimes rise right along with... more »

• Arangio family speaks out

  July 31, 2011 10:49 PM

  The family of Michael Arangio is speaking out Sunday. About an hour after 24-year-old Arangio broke off communications with the negotiator Saturday during a stand off with Colorado Springs Police, they sent in a robot to check things out and found Arangio dead in an apartment on Whistler Point.... more »

• Police seek a suspect involved in firing a weapon from moving vehicle

  July 31, 2011 6:40 PM

  At approximately 2:30 am Sunday, Colorado Springs Police responded to the 7 Eleven at 3306 E. Fountain Blvd. Officers met with a witness who reported that he had been in an altercation with an unidentified suspect in a dark colored vehicle. According to the witness the passenger of the vehicle... more »

• Local murder suspect dies during stand off with police Play Video

  July 31, 2011 12:56 AM

  It was a deadly end for 24-year old Michael Arangio, who was accused of murdering three Colorado Springs teens Wednesday night. He had been on the run ever since. After a five hour stand off with police at a Colorado Springs apartment Saturday, police say Arangio took his own... more »

• Still hard to believe Play Video

  July 29, 2011 11:06 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are still looking for 24-year-old Michael Arangio, suspected of shooting and killing three Colorado Springs teenagers around 10 p.m. Wednesday. 16-year-old Aaron Fix, 19-year-old Wayne Fix, and 16 -year-old Austin Howse were found in an SUV at Montebello Drive and Mira Loma Circle with gunshot wounds.... more »

• Colorado Springs Police put their plan in action

  July 28, 2011 1:51 PM

  Colorado Springs Police and Mayor Steve Bach just updated us on the 3 separate shootings overnight in the city. In all four people died. Sgt. Steve Noblitt says the City had a plan of action to put into place last night when they were called out to multiple scenes.... more »

• 4 dead: Police getting ready to update the media

  July 28, 2011 12:40 PM

  Colorado Springs Police and Mayor Steve Bach are getting ready to hold a news conference to update us on the overnight shootings. In all, four people are dead in two separate shootings. Police also are investigating an Officer Involved shooting. We'll bring you the latest information here and... more »

• Police looking for suspect related to a possible kidnapping

  July 13, 2011 5:46 PM

  Colorado Springs police are setting up a containment area around the 1400 block of S. Corona and the 400 block of Brookside where a suspect wanted in connection of a possible kidnapping was seen running into one of the residences in the area as officers were trying to contact him.... more »

• After 25 years, new hope that Christopher will be found Play Video

  July 12, 2011 12:36 AM

  25 years ago, this week, Christopher Abeyta went missing. He was taken from his crib, in his parent's room of their Colorado Springs home, when he was just seven months old. He hasn't been seen since, but now his family has new hope. The Colorado Springs Police Department... more »

• UPDATE: Body found in NW Colorado Springs, probable suicide

  July 10, 2011 12:39 PM

  Following our earlier report on a body that had been found in NW Colorado Springs in the 2100 Block of Chuckwagon Road, KOAA News 5 has learned that Colorado Springs Police Investigators believe that the man found had died of a probable suicide. The El Paso County Coroner's Office... more »

• Two suspects arrested following violent home invasion

  July 4, 2011 1:13 PM

  Police were dispatched to 2375 E. Boulder Street at around 11:00pm Sunday night following a report of a home invasion and robbery at gun point. When officers arrived and interviewed the victim, he told the officers he was in his bedroom with his girlfriend when a former co-worker barged in... more »