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• Colorado Springs police looking for armed robbers from weekend

  May 14, 2012 7:10 PM

  Colorado Springs police are investigating armed robberies over the weekend and one early Monday morning. Saturday at the Family Dollar store on South Spruce St. a man threatened the clerk with a stun gun and a knife around 7:30 pm. He had a stun gun and a knife and... more »

• Trayvon Martin death influences local Neighborhood Watch Play Video

  April 22, 2012 12:28 AM

  George Zimmerman, the Neighborhood Watch captain accused of killing an unarmed black teen in Florida, is out on bond. The death of Trayvon Martin continues to make waves across the country, including in Southern Colorado, where it's brought a different awareness to the idea of Neighborhood Watch. The Colorado... more »

• Sexually Violent Predator moves to the Springs

  April 19, 2012 4:58 PM

  A man labeled as a "Sexually Violent Predator" has moved to the Springs into the 3000 block of east Platte Avenue. The Colorado Springs Police Department made the notification today of 54-year-old Jimmie Louis Lillie in accordance with state law. Lillie's criminal history reveals that he was convicted of... more »

• Search ends as missing man found in CO Springs

  April 14, 2012 11:07 AM

  Colorado Springs police say they've located the man they've been looking for overnight. He went missing around 11 a.m. in the area of Swale Run. 66-year-old Jose Domingo Baca was found Saturday morning, and police say he is in good condition. Police are still looking into what happened. more »

• Police identify man killed on S. Academy Blvd. Play Video

  April 10, 2012 8:01 PM

  Police are now identifying the man killed in an early morning accident on South Academy Blvd. as 68-year-old Antonio Camarillo Gallegos; a Colorado Springs resident. Gallegos was found lying at the intersection of Academy Blvd. and Chelton Road around 6:15 Tuesday morning. Police say a passerby called them about... more »

• Suspected gunman in police chase confesses Play Video

  April 10, 2012 6:33 PM

  The gunman who shot at officers with an AK-47 assault rifle during a high speed chase along Powers Boulevard Saturday morning told detectives he was trying to shoot out the tires of the police cruiser to get the cops to stop chasing them. According to the arrest warrant, 20-year-old... more »

• Law enforcement cracking down on distracted drivers Play Video

  March 29, 2012 9:53 PM

  Statistics out from the National Highway Safety Administration show distracted drivers are a growing problem on the roads. More than 6,000 people die each year from crashes involving distractions behind the wheel; whether it's a cell phone, a navigation device, or an iPod, electronics are taking eyes off the... more »

• Police investigate dead body found in RV

  March 8, 2012 5:40 PM

  Colorado Springs police continue to investigate the discovery of a dead body, found in an RV parked at 510 Iowa Avenue. Police say the body is that of a white female and there was no obvious signs of trauma. Violent Crimes/Homicide detectives are on the scene and will... more »

• Dragging death suspect will not take the stand Play Video

  February 21, 2012 8:41 PM

  The woman accused in the dragging death of a local tow truck driver told the judge that she will not take the stand in her own defense. However, defense attorneys for Detra Farries did question the detectives who interviewed her and played audio and video records of those interrogations for... more »

• Several accidents in Colorado Springs, Police on Accident Alert

  February 11, 2012 12:19 PM

  Lots of accidents are being called in amid slick weather in southern Colorado. Colorado Springs Police are going on Accident Alert Status. Anyone involved in an accident where there are no injuries, or no drugs or alcohol is suspected; they can exchange information and fill out cold reporting documents.... more »

• Parishoners told of allegations against local priest

  January 22, 2012 3:04 PM

  A handful of audible gasps could be heard among the congregants at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church Sunday morning as Rev. Rafael Torres-Rico read a statement prepared by Bishop Michael Sheridan which stated that allegations of sexual abuse of a child had been made against Rev. Charles Robert Manning.... more »

• Witnesses describe arrest of kidnapping suspect

  January 20, 2012 5:31 PM

  Witnesses who were waiting for a bus at the Colorado Springs Metro Terminal downtown say they watched a man being arrested who matched the description of Jose Garcia, 29, the lone suspect wanted in connection with the kidnapping of a Pueblo girl. At a joint news conference later in... more »

• 3 arrests made in copper wire thefts

  January 19, 2012 11:31 AM

  Three suspects, accused of stealing copper wire from area utility poles in Colorado Springs, are under arrest. The Colorado Springs Police Department IMPACT Team executed 7 search warrants on 3 properties and 4 vehicles after a six-month investigation. Additional arrests are anticipated. The suspects are believed to have... more »

• Bowie Jewelers robbery suspects in custody

  January 13, 2012 12:36 PM

  Colorado Springs police have taken three robbery suspects into custody following a morning robbery at Bowie Jewelers in the 2200 block of Pikes Peak Avenue. Two suspects entered the store, took gold and silver jewelry, assaulted the clerk and escaped in a vehicle driven by a third suspect. ... more »

• Two arrested for armed robbery of man walking dog

  January 12, 2012 1:07 PM

  Two men are under arrest and Colorado Springs police are looking for a woman after a man walking his dog was robbed by the trio in the 5400 block of Pinion Valley Road early this morning. 23-year old Joseph Kennedy and 20-year old Christopher Richards were taken into custody... more »

• Court combines charges against former police officer

  December 28, 2011 11:36 AM

  A former Colorado Springs school resource officer who is accused of assaulting students at Mann Middle School and of possessing child pornography will stand trial on all of the charges against him at once. Joshua Carrier, 30, was first arrested on May 11 on the child pornography charges then was... more »

• Starting the month with a Brrrr

  December 1, 2011 1:01 PM

  December is off to a snowy, blustery start as a winter snow storm continues to ice over roads, cause accidents and even cancel school. Lewis Palmer School District 38 in Mounment had been on a 2 hour delayed start this morning, when at around 9:45 a.m. administrators decided to cancel... more »

• Possible homicide investigation in Colorado Springs

  November 23, 2011 10:40 PM

  Members of the Homicide Division of the Colorado Springs Police Department are combing through a home on the city's southwest side. Neighbors tell us police started searching at 1130 Samuel Point at around noon today. Now crime tape surrounds the home and three others. Neighbors say an elderly woman... more »

• Police department urges vigilance during holidays

  November 22, 2011 12:42 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department is urging residents to be vigilant this holiday season. The department's crime analysts consider the holidays a "time of opportunity" for criminals as they notice a distinct increase in vehicle burglaries. A department media advisory issued Tuesday morning encourages citizens to never leave valuable... more »

• MADD Director: I fear for anyone driving and living in Colorado Springs Play Video

  November 10, 2011 3:43 PM

  The state executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado says she fears for "anyone driving and living in Colorado Springs," after learning that the city plans to stop conducting sobriety checkpoints. Emily Tompkins says the decision needlessly jeopardizes drivers by eliminating what she calls a "high-visibility deterrence." "It's... more »

• Mayor calls for end to DUI checkpoints Play Video

  November 9, 2011 8:48 PM

  Sobriety checkpoints may soon be a thing of the past in Colorado Springs. As part of his budget for next year, Mayor Steve Bach recommended the police department no longer use the checkpoints because they are inefficient at catching drunk drivers. The mayor says he came to the decision... more »

• Occupy protesters continue 24/7 occupation despite warnings from police

  October 11, 2011 9:06 PM

  Protesters with Occupy Colorado Springs, the local equivalent to the Occupy Wall Street Movement, met with CSPD officers today. Protesters have been at the corner of Tejon and Bijou, near Acacia Park, for 12 days, but recently started camping out around the clock. Police say by camping out they... more »

• Challenges of "occupying" Colorado Springs around the clock Play Video

  October 10, 2011 7:53 PM

  The Occupy Wall Street movement continues to grow, including right here in Southern Colorado. Occupy Colorado Springs is now a 24-7 operation, but after their first weekend of camping out they've hit a major snag, the city's no camping ordinance. They set up tents for the first time last... more »

• Police Chief retires amid rough year for department Play Video

  October 4, 2011 12:27 AM

  After nearly 5 years on the force, Colorado Springs Police Chief Richard Myers will retire next month. The news came as a surprise to most. "We are both saddened and shocked at the announcement today that our Chief, Richard Myers, will be leaving." said Colorado Springs Police Protective Association... 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 »

• For heroism and courage Play Video

  September 14, 2011 7:50 PM

  It's a moment of appreciation for the men and women who put themselves in danger to protect us. The Colorado Springs Police Department held its 26th Annual Medal of Valor Luncheon on Wednesday. The award recognized officers who display courage and heroism in the line of duty. Phillip Mawaka... more »

• Medal of Valor luncheon underway

  September 14, 2011 2:20 PM

  The 26th Annual Colorado Springs Police Department Medal of Valor Luncheon is underway at the Broadmoor International Center in Colorado Springs. Seven CSPD officers are being honored for their heroism and courage displayed during the past year. Officer Troy Puga is being awarded the Medal of Valor. ... more »

• CSPD and UCCS awarded grant to curb underage drinking Play Video

  August 31, 2011 12:34 AM

  The police department and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are teaming up in an effort to curb underage drinking in our community. The two are sharing a $40,000 from the Colorado Department of Revenue Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division. Sgt. Steve Noblitt of CSPD says officers are... more »

• Dozens of bullets, no injuries or arrests Play Video

  August 9, 2011 5:11 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are investigating a pair of early morning shootings. The first happened around 4:00 a.m. in an alley in the 800 block of South Corona St. About 40 minutes later, several shots were fired at a home in the 3400 block of Cochran Drive. No one was... more »

• Bad teacher: YouTube videos show how to make explosives at home

  July 27, 2011 3:14 PM

  Officers with the Colorado Springs Bomb Squad say more and more young people are learning how to make dangerous explosions from ordinary household chemicals by watching "how-to" videos posted online. It's a serious risk to their safety and carries a hefty penalty if they're ever caught. Tonight at... more »

• Carrier facing 111 new charges Play Video

  July 26, 2011 11:34 PM

  After another court hearing, former CSPD officer Joshua Carrier is now facing nearly 200 charges involving child pornography and sexually abusing minors. On Tuesday Carrier was hit with an additional 111 charges on top of the 78 he was already facing. Investigators say the number of alleged victims now... more »

• Updated charges: officer now faces 189 felony counts Play Video

  July 26, 2011 12:00 PM

  Prosecutors filed 111 additional felony charges today against a former Colorado Springs police officer accusing him of sexually assaulting at least 22 children. Joshua Carrier, a former school resource officer at Mann Middle School, now faces a total of 189 felony counts. He was arrested May 11 on child... more »

• Looking deeper into the pasts of arrested officers

  June 12, 2011 7:30 PM

  Two felony arrests in the last month of Colorado Springs police officers have been a black eye for the department. "There's probably not a group of people more disappointed about this, outside of any victims, than the police department itself," says Sgt. Steve Noblitt. However, Officers Carrier and... more »

• Man hit by a car on Academy Blvd., in serious condition

  June 12, 2011 2:13 AM

  A man was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition after being hit by a car on Academy Blvd. It was at the intersection at Pikes Peak Ave, just before 11 p.m. Saturday. Police found the injured man in the southbound lanes of Academy Blvd. Sgt. Brian Makofske... more »

• Police interview potential victims in Carrier case

  May 31, 2011 11:13 PM

  On Tuesday it's revealed Officer Josh Carrier is now facing 78 charges dealing with sex crimes against children. On top of that there could be more to come as police interview more potential victims. Colorado Springs attorney Rick Levinson tells us an alleged victim's family has already reached out... more »

• Civil lawsuit could be in the works against D-11 Play Video

  May 31, 2011 11:06 PM

  Rick Levinson, a Colorado Springs lawyer who has been working with the alleged victims of CSPD Officer Josh Carrier says the families are looking into the possibility of a civil lawsuit against Colorado Springs School District 11. We'll have more with Levinson on News First 5 at 10. more »

• Carrier suspended without pay

  May 25, 2011 11:30 PM

  A Colorado Springs Police Officer has had his badge and now his pay lifted. Officer Joshua Carrier is suspected of committing over 15 crimes involving children. Carrier was initially arrested on May 11th for child porn. Just days later police dropped another bombshell... Carrier was also suspected of sexually... more »

• Farries heading to trial for dragging death Play Video

  May 23, 2011 6:14 PM

  The woman accused in the dragging death of tow truck driver Allen Rose will stand trial. Detra Farries was in court Monday morning as her preliminary hearing wrapped up; Monday was the completion of that, beginning on May 13th. Farries will be standing trial on charges related to causing... more »

• Horace Mann M.S. parents react to child pornography arrest Play Video

  May 12, 2011 11:28 PM

  Thursday was not your typical day at Horace Mann Middles School; kids and parents were told a local police officer arrested on child pornography charges had worked there. "Does that make you nervous?" News First 5 asked a parent pulling up to pick up their child. "Very; I... more »

• Horace Mann M.S. parents react to child pornography arrest

  May 12, 2011 9:11 PM

  Students from Horace Mann Middle School in Colorado Springs brought home some disturbing news to some parents, the Colorado Springs police officer arrested on child pornography charges Wednesday had worked as a School Resource Officer at Mann. 30-year-old Officer Josh Carrier was arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly purchasing pictures... more »

• Texting and driving enforcement update Play Video

  March 2, 2011 7:57 PM

  For more than a year now it's been illegal in Colorado to text and drive; and for anyone under 18 they can't use their cell phone at all, while driving. Since the law went into effect in December 2009, officers in Colorado Springs have given out just 40 tickets. They... more »

• Online character helping CSPD be more efficient Play Video

  February 14, 2011 7:30 PM

  For the past year, the Colorado Springs Police Department has offered a unique tool on it's website to make it easier for you to file an online crime report. The digital character on CSPD's website is called Officer Smith, and she has lived on the right side of the... more »

• Law enforcement shootings across U.S. resonate with locals

  January 24, 2011 8:35 PM

  Violence against police anywhere resonates with officers everywhere; especially in Colorado Springs, where memories are still fresh of Officers Ken Jordan and Jared Jensen who both died in the line of duty in 2006. Incidents like officer shootings from Sunday and Monday across the country bring back a fresh... more »

• 1,000s want Colorado Springs Police and Fire jobs

  January 6, 2011 1:55 PM

  Recruit Academies are back in Colorado Springs. For both Police and Fire a huge number of people want a spot. Due to budget issues public safety recruiting has been on hold for several years. To fill positions left by retirement and attrition each agency will hold small academies. ... more »

• Robbery suspects sought Play Video

  December 12, 2010 8:24 AM

  Colorado Springs police are looking for two men who robbed a medical marijuana center Saturday night. The men held the clerk at the SSI Care Center at gunpoint and demanded money and marijuana before leaving through the building's back door. The suspects are described as both being black men,... more »

• Springs leads state in DUI arrests Play Video

  November 28, 2010 8:47 AM

  Early numbers show Colorado Springs leading the state in the number of drunk drivers arrested over the holiday weekend. An online tally of drunk driving arrests shows 87 people have been charged statewide with DUI since the enforcement period begain last Tuesday. Of those arrests, 33 were reported... more »

• Guns 'N Hoses Play Video

  October 16, 2010 1:11 AM

  Vlad Lundquist lost his legs, but not his love for sports. This teenager began playing sled hockey four years ago and says, "Just going fast is my thing," and he currently plays for the Colorado Springs Sled Hockey Association. In recent years, the sport has gained momentum and... more »

• Progress despite caseload

  October 9, 2010 12:12 AM

  "We're having, seemingly, a whole lot of cases that have been going on in the last couple of weeks," says Sgt. Steve Noblitt with the Colorado Springs Police Department, not to mentioning that some of these cases have gotten more attention than many this year. Since Monday, police have... more »

• Bicycle thief caught on camera

  October 8, 2010 12:18 AM

  Colorado Springs Police have been following a crime trend picking up through the summer. "A lot of high dollar bikes we're taken," explains Lt. Pat Rigdon, C.S.P.D. At the scenes of burglaries, they keep running into similar circumstances. "It seemed like people knew what they were looking for."... more »

• CSPD holding news conference at 3:30 p.m.

  October 5, 2010 4:47 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department will hold a news conference at 3:30 to update several pending cases, including four deaths reported on Monday. The cases to be covered: The Wal-Mart homicide which occurred on 09/26/10 The Craigslist baby case The death investigation of the body... more »

• Are budget cuts making bad drivers?

  October 2, 2010 12:25 AM

  Christopher Smith was in an auto-accident last week, and is surprised how Colorado Springs Police responded. "They did not do an accident report and left the scene," says Smith, who has estimates showing that accident did nearly $550 in damage. Then, just four days later, Smith was in... more »

• CSPD investigating suspicious death

  August 11, 2010 3:54 PM

  Colorado Springs Police Department Homicide Investigators are probing a suspicious death at an apartment complex. An officer was sent to an apartment at the New Horizon complex Wednesday morning to check on a woman. The officer discovered her body. The apartment is in the 4900 block of El Camino,... more »

• Two deadly shootings in Colorado Springs

  July 30, 2010 8:44 AM

  Colorado Springs Police detectives are busy, with two homicide investigations. The first shooting death happened at an apartment complex on Radiant Dr. at 9:15 Thursday night. A 23-year-old man was shot in the head. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died. His name has not been... more »

• Pot dispensary owner says CSPD seized profits

  July 22, 2010 1:03 PM

  The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary plans to sue Colorado Springs police, alleging they seized $13,000 in profits from his car. Doctor's Orders co-owner Robert Pooler has filed a notice of his intent to sue. He plans to seek $120,000 in damages. Pooler says police searched his car... more »

• Home Invasions on the rise Play Video

  July 8, 2010 12:31 AM

  Despite a dip in the crime rate in 2009, unofficial numbers from the Colorado Springs Police Department suggest that home invasion robberies in the city have spiked in 2010, increasing by more than 100 percent as of late April. While many crimes are often referred to as home invasions,... more »

• CSPD: Missing teen found in Chaffee County

  June 7, 2010 10:25 AM

  A 14-year-old girl missing from Colorado Springs since last Wednesday has been found in Chaffee County. The Colorado Springs Police Department was contacted by the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office early Monday morning and informed that Alyssa Smith was found near Salida. She was taken to a medical facility in... more »

• SATURDAY: No more info on shooting death of man by police officer Play Video

  June 4, 2010 10:27 PM

  Colorado Springs Police still are investigating the death of a man shot by a police officer Friday night. A spokeswoman said Saturday morning that the name of the victim and reason for the encounter won't be released until Monday at the soonest. Police got the call around 7:30... more »

• Colorado Springs shooting ruled a homicide

  June 3, 2010 4:13 PM

  The El Paso County Coroner has completed an autopsy and officially ruled the shooting death of Ronald Raymond Gutierrez a homicide. He was killed last Thursday during an altercation at a home on East Las Vegas St. The crime was originally reported as a home invasion, but police say... more »

• Another downtown bar may lose liquor license Play Video

  May 17, 2010 8:16 PM

  One of the most popular nightclubs in downtown Colorado Springs is in jeopardy of losing it's liquor license. You may remember, back in March, Syn nightclub lost its license following several violent incidents there. The latest was a massive fight that took 22 officers to get under control. ... more »

• Ft. Carson soldier arrested in possible financial scam Play Video

  March 26, 2010 6:36 PM

  It's something Sandra Clamon didn't expect she would have to do, speak out against another soldier. "I was stationed with him in the same unit in Iraq. So he was one of my fellow soldiers," says Sandra Clamon, who says she's a victim of a financial scam. After... more »

• Springs P.D. cutting down on vehicles

  March 3, 2010 5:31 PM

  Colorado Springs Police say the size of their fleet of vehicles is coming down. They started looking into the size and management of their fleet after questions from the media. Results from the findings are prompting the force to cut about 70 vehicles by the end of 2010... more »

• CSPD may unload one helicopter

  February 11, 2010 12:10 PM

  At least one potential buyer is making the minimum bid for one of two Colorado Springs police department helicopters up for sale. The helicopters were grounded in December by budget cuts. The city is trying to sell them on the Internet. Sgt. Dan Lofgren says at least one... more »

• Shooting overnight could be related to theft case

  February 7, 2010 2:55 PM

  A shooting overnight may be related to a burglary that happened minutes earlier. Police said they were called at 1 a.m. Sunday to Discount Exhaust Works on South Nevada Ave., on a report of a man that was siphoning gas from vehicles at the business. They gave the officers a... more »

• CSPD: Dad ordered kids to bite officers

  January 29, 2010 8:36 AM

  Colorado Springs police say they arrested a 28-year-old man accused of passing out in a McDonald's play area and telling his two children to bite the officers who were trying to arrest him. Police say officers had to use a Taser on Joshua Alger to subdue him Wednesday after... more »

• Wheels down for Springs police choppers

  December 22, 2009 11:03 PM

  It's wheels down forever for the Colorado Springs police helicopters. They held a ceremony today to decommission the two choppers. City council axed the air unit from next year's city budget. ""This isn't a day to mourn," said Police Chief Richard Myer at the police hangar near the Springs... more »