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• Three arrested for burglary

  May 21, 2012 7:09 PM

  Pueblo Sheriff's Deputies arrested three people Saturday for a burglary in the 100 block of N. Bumgardner Road in Pueblo, and they may be linked to more unsolved burglaries in the area. The three are identified as Jozette Marrujo, 22, Derek Valdez, 24 and Kayla Saldana, 21. All three... more »

• Mom of Van Baker accuser says he pimped many teens Play Video

  May 21, 2012 1:10 AM

  The man accused of pimping out young girls in southern Colorado is due back in court this week. Trevor Van Baker is charged with pimping, pandering, and inducing a child into sex acts after police say he set up an escort profile with a 16-year-old girl on backpage.com. Now, the... more »

• Internet crimes unit seaches home of Nuggets Birdman Play Video

  May 10, 2012 8:25 PM

  LARKSPUR - Investigators with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office searched the home of Denver Nuggets player Chris "Birdman" Andersen Thursday and seized some of his is property. Sheriff's office spokeswoman Deborah Sherman said deputies with the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit have been looking into Andersen since receiving a... more »

• Man returns to crime scene to fess up

  April 12, 2012 4:49 AM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Police say a man walked up to officers investigating an attempted robbery and told them he was the culprit. Authorities say 32-year-old Joshua Denny Johnson surrendered to Fort Collins police at a Walgreens store on Wednesday. Police tell the Fort Collins Coloradoan a man with... more »

• Home Sweet Fortress: one family's extreme security measures Play Video

  April 11, 2012 8:49 PM

  High-tech security is the weapon of choice for one Colorado Springs family in the fight against crime in their neighborhood. With rising crime rates in the city- burglary alone up 17% from last year- many are living in fear, but not Amanda Hattaway. "You turn on the news and... 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 »

• Crime, violence cost Honduras 10 percent of GDP

  March 28, 2012 8:16 PM

  TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - A new World Bank report says crime and violence has cost Honduras the equivalent of 10 percent of the country's GDP annually. Honduras had the highest homicide rate in the world in 2010, with 6,200 killings, or 82.1 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. World Bank representative Giuseppe... more »

• Black market thieves after detergent

  March 15, 2012 4:54 AM

  Did you realize your detergent is one of the most popular black market commodities? Turns out crooks are looking to turn a quick profit by shoplifting and selling Tide laundry detergent. Thieves are being caught on surveillance cameras across the country and now that orang bottle is being... more »

• Citizen volunteers would monitor downtown cameras

  March 13, 2012 2:22 PM

  Colorado Springs City Council will take public comment this afternoon on a proposal to install 10 new video surveillance cameras at various points through downtown. Steve Cox, the chief of staff for Mayor Steve Bach took a limited number of questions about the proposal during the mayor's monthly media briefing... more »

• Jewish headstones vandalized, could be considered hate crime

  March 7, 2012 8:14 AM

  BUSHNELL, Fla. (AP) - Detectives in central Florida are investigating as a hate crime the vandalism of Jewish headstones in a veterans' cemetery. Sumter County Sheriff's Office detectives started their investigation into what happened to the headstones Monday. Several headstones in two sections of the Florida National Cemetery were found... more »

• Withholding wages could be a crime

  February 28, 2012 1:42 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Withholding wages from an employee could become criminal in Colorado under a bill being debated at the state Legislature. A House committee will consider a "wage theft" bill Tuesday. The bill would make it illegal to withhold wages owed to workers. Employers would not be charged if... more »

• Citizen's Academy offered in Pueblo

  February 21, 2012 5:38 PM

  The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office will offer a Citizen's Academy for Pueblo County residents over a period of 11 weeks. Participants will gain instruction on the inner workings of law enforcement on subjects including Narcotics, Tactical Teams, Firearm Safety and Crime Scene Techniques. Classes run three hours each... more »

• Mother accused of abandoning toddler appears in court Play Video

  January 30, 2012 10:52 PM

  On Monday, 27 year old Neysha Hall-Gonzalez shakes her head and cries in an emotional response to an El Paso County judge reading her list of charges. The young mother stands accused of trying to kill her 3 year old son. It all happened Saturday when investigators say she... more »

• Military suicides down, violent crimes up

  January 19, 2012 12:29 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A new Army report says the number of suicides among soldiers has been leveling off, but there has been a dramatic jump in domestic violence, sex crimes and other destructive behavior in a force that has been stressed by a decade of war. Army Vice Chief... more »

• Robberies on the rise in Pueblo Play Video

  January 16, 2012 7:53 PM

  There have been a dozen banks, convenience stores and fast food restaurants robbed in the city of Pueblo in the first two weeks of 2012. At this rate, the community will double the number of those crimes over 2010, the most recent year on record. Detective Glen Fillmore of... more »

• Over 60 animals taken from Pueblo County ranch Play Video

  January 10, 2012 12:47 AM

  55 year old Valerie Harris of Boone is in a Pueblo County jail cell, facing felony animal cruelty charges in one of the worst cases authorities have ever come across. "The conditions were deplorable." explains Joe Stafford, the Pikes Peak Humane Society's Regional Director of Animal Law Enforcement On... more »

• SWAT teams face numerous dangers, situations Play Video

  January 5, 2012 11:32 PM

  The shooting death of Ogden, Utah police officer Jared Francom is felt by all law enforcement. The 37 year old father of 2 was killed when he and other officers attempted to serve a search warrant in a SWAT-like situation Wednesday night. Sgt. Mike Schaller with the El Paso... more »

• Police bust sophisticated drug ring

  January 3, 2012 11:21 PM

  A Colorado Springs couple is behind bars tonight. This after investigators found what basically amounts to an illegal drug store inside their apartment. Peter Mattaroo and Kristine Bauer are the two investigators believe ran the drug business inside their apartment on Lionstone Drive near Platte and Murray. Through various tips... more »

• Child abuse cases on the rise in El Paso County Play Video

  December 13, 2011 12:15 AM

  27 year old Melissa Alexander is accused killing her boyfriend's 1 year old baby daughter. It happened back in November when police say the baby was found unconscious and not breathing while in Alexander's care. The baby died this weekend and now Alexander faces 1st degree murder charges. As awful... more »

• Teen in court for drug deal shooting

  December 5, 2011 11:49 PM

  A Peyton teen accused of murder faced a judge for the first time this afternoon. 18 year old Danny Fields, a father of two with one on the way, is accused of gunning down an 18 year old near Fountain and Chelton in Colorado Springs last Friday. Newly obtained... 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 »

• Suspect arrested in fatal Orchard Mesa shooting

  November 27, 2011 12:03 PM

  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - Authorities have arrested man suspected of shooting and killing a suspected robbery accomplice at an Orchard Mesa home. Mesa County sheriff's officials say they arrested 22-year-old Joshua Ringold early Sunday in Grand Junction. Ringold is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder,... 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 »

• Unclear motives for alleged sexual assault on dogs Play Video

  November 14, 2011 6:24 PM

  It's a disturbing case that continues to stun the community and even the experts. A Pueblo man remains in jail accused of sexual assault on a dog. Many are still wondering how someone could do something like this. Kenneth Milosavich, 55, made his first court appearance today on charges... more »

• Three arrested in vicious assault on elderly Play Video

  November 10, 2011 11:29 PM

  20 year old Darryl Lynch is sitting in a jail cell after a crime that left an entire community in shock. On October 28th an elderly couple in their 70's were brutally attacked after 3 men kicked in the door to their south side home and viciously beat the... more »

• NY accountant admits bilking 'SVU' actress Tunie

  November 10, 2011 12:58 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - A New York accountant has admitted stealing more than $1 million from actress Tamara Tunie and the Kansas City Symphony's music director. For more than a decade, Joseph Cilibrasi was the business manager for the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actress. He pleaded guilty Thursday... more »

• Man watches as brother is arrested after standoff Play Video

  November 8, 2011 12:34 AM

  22 year old Henry Armijo, wanted for stealing several guns, was holed up inside an apartment building near Vickers and Union Tuesday evening. "He did not come out. He would not come in to contact with us but it was confirmed he was inside the apartment." explains Sgt. Dennis Juhl... more »

• Authorities say Globetrotters trainer found shot

  November 6, 2011 11:52 AM

  FREDERICKS, Colo. (AP) - Authorities say they are investigating the death of an athletic trainer for the Harlem Globetrotters after he was found shot in his Colorado home. Weld County sheriff spokeswoman Margie Martinez said Saturday that the girlfriend of 42-year-old Thomas Bashline's called deputies around 4:30 p.m. Friday, saying... more »

• Police warn of Colorado credit card scam

  October 23, 2011 1:58 PM

  LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) - Loveland police say they've received hundreds of calls from people who say their credit cards are being used fraudulently. Police say they've received 600 complaints from people recently who say their cards have been used across the country and in England, Canada and South Africa. KMGT-TV... more »

• Affidavit: Saldivar shot it out with victim

  October 20, 2011 11:09 PM

  41 year old Roy Saldivar was caught near the intersection of Nevada and Boulder on October 5th. On the run for 2 weeks, he was wanted for the September 22nd murder of James Frias in front of a Dairy Queen on Tremont. Newly released court documents show this was no... more »

• Youth numbers in corrections facilities going down

  October 8, 2011 12:01 AM

  Over the past 5 years, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is seeing a 32% drop in the number of committed youth in Colorado's correction system. The drop in number also means two corrections facilities, Marvin Foote in the Denver area and Sol Vista Youth Services Center in Pueblo,... more »

• Committed youth numbers decrease by close to 50% Play Video

  October 7, 2011 12:29 PM

  Colorado Department of Human Services announced this week its plan to re-align beds within the Department's Division of Youth Corrections (DYC). The Division's reporting a decrease in its average daily population of committed youth from a height of 1,480 in March of 2006 to a level below 1,000 in... 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 »

• "Sexting" suspect waives appearance

  September 28, 2011 6:02 PM

  A former Ellicott School Board member accused of "sexting" with a 14-year old boy waived her advisement of rights this afternoon. Stefanie Dickinson is charged with felony internet luring of a child. Investigators say she repeatedly sent sexually suggestive text messages to a friend of her son. Dickinson has... more »

• Doughtery cases bound over for trial

  September 20, 2011 10:24 PM

  Three Florida siblings who were captured in Colorado last month will be bound over for trial. Also according to testimony today, we've learned the fugitives planned to go to Mexico and were heavily armed. Dylan, Ryan and Lee Grace each face numerous charges in Huerfano County, including attempted murder... more »

• Recycler's CEO, ex-VP indicted on fraud charges

  September 16, 2011 7:36 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A federal grand jury in Denver has indicted an electronic-waste recycler accused of shipping thousands of computer and television monitors for disposal overseas, despite telling customers the monitors would be recycled in the U.S. Executive Recycling Inc. is based in Englewood, Colo., but has affiliated locations in... more »

• UPDATE: Drug bust finds several pounds of methamphetamines

  September 8, 2011 8:01 PM

  Six people are in custody because of a drug bust by the DEA around 1 p.m. today, but the DEA is not sure if all will be charged, as the investigation is in its early stages and still ongoing. Agents raided multiple locations across Colorado Springs. One of the... more »

• Wal-Mart robbed

  September 3, 2011 12:06 PM

  AURORA, Colo. (AP) - Police are searching for two men who reportedly waved guns, demanded money and fired a shot a security guard's vehicle during a robbery at an Aurora Wal-Mart store. KMGH-TV reports the robbery Friday night sent customers and cashiers scrambling for cover on the floor. Witnesses say... more »

• Man stabbed with kitchen knife

  August 13, 2011 1:27 PM

  Colorado Springs Police were called to the 400 block of Valley Hi Circle at the Marjorie Manor Apartments on the report of a disturbance at around 3:00 am Saturday. When officers arrived the found a male later identified as Akeem Thomas who had sustained an apparent stab wound. It was... 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 »

• 4 shot after George Clinton show in Ohio

  July 31, 2011 11:12 AM

  CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland police say one of four people shot during a large fight after a concert featuring funk music artist George Clinton has died. Police spokesman Sgt. Sammy Morris says a 16-year-old shot in the head Saturday night near the outdoor festival died early Sunday at a hospital.... more »

• Update: Murder suspect standoff

  July 30, 2011 5:02 PM

  Colorado Springs Police have confirmed to us that 24 year old Michael Arangio is still held up in an apartment near the intersection of Rockhurst and Collegiate. Just moments ago, police tear gassed the apartment but Arangio still has not surrendered yet. He has told police he will not... more »

• Autozone shooter still at-large

  July 29, 2011 6:59 PM

  The search continues for the man accused of killing one and injuring another at the Autozone near Palmer Park and Powers Blvd. Police have not yet released the name of the man killed in the parking lot. The other, Don Laroe, was shot inside the store. He is being... more »

• 2 in custody, 2 others sought in Colo. crime spree

  July 23, 2011 6:18 PM

  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - Police in Grand Junction, Colo., say two suspects are in custody and two others are being sought in connection with a one-day crime spree that involved a slaying, two armed robberies and a home burglary. Police say 18-year-old Lester Isaac Miranda-Davis was booked into... more »

• Update: Hackamore shooting death Play Video

  July 12, 2011 5:39 PM

  Residents of this quiet Colorado Springs neighborhood are in shock after a man was gunned down in front a home on the 4900 block of Hackamore Drive South. Karen Crockett lives next door to the home where the shooting happened. She says she and her husband woke up to... more »

• Update: Hackamore shooting

  July 12, 2011 12:46 PM

  Our crews just returned from the deadly shooting at 4907 Hackamore Drive South. Police aren't releasing much information but neighbors tell us they heard two men arguing just before they heard gun shots around 12:30 this morning. We'll have more with witnesses on News First 5 at noon. more »

• Update: Pawn shop fire Play Video

  July 11, 2011 7:01 PM

  Thousands of dollars of people's property has been lost after a fire struck the Fast Cash Pawn Shop in Eastern Colorado Springs around 4:00 Monday morning. Crews took the blaze out quickly but the damage was already done to the interior of the building on the corner of Chelton and... more »

• Update: Warren Drive murder arrests

  July 10, 2011 7:15 PM

  Two men are behind bars after police say they brutally gunned down another man in Southwest Colorado Springs. Police have arrested 23 year old Rodrigo Rubio of Phoenix, AZ and 62 year old Michael Berkowitz of Colorado Springs and charged them with the murder of 27 year old Matthew... more »

• Two arrested in connection with murder

  July 10, 2011 2:08 PM

  Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a murder in Southwestern Colorado Springs. 23 year old Rodrigo Rubio of Phoenix, AZ and 62 year old Michael Berkowitz of Colorado Springs have been charged with 27 year old Matthew Moore's murder. Police say on June 30th,... more »

• Man tries to expose himself to 9 year old Play Video

  July 5, 2011 11:13 PM

  It was a scary moment for a family in Colorado Springs on the 4th of July after a man tried to expose himself to a 9 year old girl who was waiting for an ice cream truck. When the little girl rejected his initial advance, police say he then... more »

• Assault sparks outrage in GLBT community Play Video

  July 4, 2011 7:38 PM

  The fallout continues after a weekend attack at a Colorado Springs restaurant that landed 2 men in the hospital, one a Fort Carson soldier, seemingly all based on the fact that they're gay. We spoke to Charles Irwin, the Executive Director of the Colorado Springs Pride Center. He tells us... more »

• Gay soldiers beaten in possible hate crime Play Video

  July 3, 2011 8:54 PM

  Their car a bloody mess, a group of Fort Carson soldiers and their friends try to pick up the pieces after a seemingly senseless hate crime early Saturday morning at the Albertacos restaurant in northeastern Colorado Springs. Chris, one of the victims and a gay soldier, asked that we... more »

• Suspect still at large after attack at Target Play Video

  June 18, 2011 6:22 PM

  A man is still on the loose after police say he attacked a woman at the Target store near N. Carefree and Powers on Wednesday night. It happened around 10:30. "She (the victim) walked toward her car in the parking lot by herself and got in her car." explains Sgt.... 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 case moves forward

  May 23, 2011 12:42 PM

  Detra Farries' preliminary hearing has just wrapped up at the EL Paso County courthouse. The judge has ruled there is enough evidence to go forward with the trail so the case has been bound over. more »

• Chase suspect caught after leaving hospital

  May 15, 2011 7:26 PM

  A man who led sheriff's deputies on a dangerous chase last week is finally behind bars after escaping from the hospital. 29-year old Garrett Riddle caused a crash on Wednesday after he led El Paso County deputies on a car chase. Riddle was taken to memorial hospital. Deputies were... more »

• New police cadets learning the ropes

  May 14, 2011 5:13 PM

  The Colorado SPrings Police Department is holing its first polic adademy in nearly two years. This means 28 new officers will be out on the streets before the end of the year. We'll have more tonight on News First 5 at 5 and 10. more »

• CSPD officer arrested on child porn charges Play Video

  May 12, 2011 12:41 AM

  Shocking news out of the Colorado Springs Police Department as one of their own is now behind bars. It all started when the Air Force Office of Special Investigations told CSPD that Officer Josh Carrier was under investigation for buying child porn online. CSPD investigated and on Wednesday evening... more »

• Police continue to investigate home invasion

  May 8, 2011 11:27 AM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department is looking for three suspects involved in a home invasion that occurred at 900 S. Conejos Street in Colorado Springs around 6:40 P.M. Saturday. Officers who were dispatched to the scene report that three suspects came to house, walked in uninvited, and demanded money and... more »

• Shots fired into mmj dispensary

  May 1, 2011 12:10 AM

  An early morning call to police has left one Colorado Springs business shot up and asking questions. It all happened at a medical marijuana dispensary on the 1300 block of North Academy around 3 Saturday morning. Police received a call of shots fired in the area. The suspects got away.... more »

• Update: Shots fired at mmj dispensary

  April 30, 2011 9:28 PM

  A News First 5 crew just returned from the scene of Saturday morning's shots fired at a medical marijuana center on North Academy. Tonight at 10 we'll have more with the dispensary's manager. He shows us the large bullet holes left by the shooters and tells us why he's not... more »

• Man charged with sexual exploitation of a child

  April 29, 2011 6:35 PM

  Pueblo Police have arrested a man on charges of sexual exploitation of a child as well as sexual assault by a person in a position of trust. Jerry Fierro, 35, was scheduled to appear in court Friday. His bond was set at $125,000. more »

• Burglary suspect chased through local elementary school

  April 27, 2011 2:34 PM

  News First 5 has confirmed with Supervisors at the Colorado Springs Police Department that they had responded to a call for a possible Burglary near Madison Elementary. When officers found a vehicle that had been described by a caller as one possibly involved one male ran from the scene. Two... more »

• To shoot or not to shoot.... Play Video

  April 25, 2011 9:01 PM

  Friday a man was shot in Colorado Springs. He eventually died. The person behind the gun was a Colorado Springs Police Officer. To shoot or not to shoot is a choice no officer wants to make. Colorado Springs Police train to make the decision regularly. Part of that training... more »

• Assaults on police up in Colorado Springs Play Video

  April 24, 2011 11:41 PM

  It's a scene becoming all too familiar across the country. Police officers are getting killed at an alarming rate. Already this year 63 officers have been died in the line of duty nationally. 30 of those officers were killed by gunfire. "I'm very deeply concerned for the safety not only... more »

• Mapping violent crime in Colorado Springs Play Video

  April 18, 2011 7:45 PM

  It's tough to tell where and when you could be the victim of a violent crime. But new data from the Colorado Springs Police Department given to News First 5 shows where violent crimes are happening in the city. "In a city this size you're always going to have hot... more »

• Thief steals good samaritan's car

  April 16, 2011 10:25 AM

  Police say a suspected car thief in Colorado Springs took advantage of his victim's good nature. The man stopped to help a stranded motorist at around 2:00 a.m. Saturday along Platte Avenue near Iowa. Officers say when he got out of the car, another vehicle pulled up and a... more »

• Father of murder victim speaks out Play Video

  April 13, 2011 11:09 PM

  It was the night of August 20th, 2008 when Jim Hughes received the call that would change his life forever. "I got the call minutes after he was stabbed." he explains, "When I got to his apartment there was every kind of police you could imagine all over. They wouldn't... more »

• Police: Abuse started when victim was 16 Play Video

  April 13, 2011 3:27 PM

  Colorado Springs Police now believe an ongoing sexual relationship between a teenage girl and an adult working with a local church youth group started when the girl was 16. Eric Caverly has been arrested on a charge of Sexual Assault on a Child by one in a Position of... more »

• Cops and cabs working together to fight crime Play Video

  April 13, 2011 1:35 AM

  A program connecting cops with cabs is producing results in Colorado Springs. About a year ago the Yellow Cab Company and CSPD began the Cabs on Patrol or COP program. The mission is simple, cab drivers and law enforcement are working together to keep our city a little safer. ... more »

• Teen sentenced in murder case Play Video

  April 7, 2011 12:26 AM

  After a month long trial, 15 year old Daniel Gudino was convicted of trying to kill his mother back in 2009. But the jury could not agree on a first degree murder conviction in his nine year old brother, Ulysses'' death. Wednesday before he was to be sentenced, Gudino's 1st... more »

• "It just didn't seem real" - customer shocked by robbery Play Video

  March 28, 2011 7:48 PM

  A Colorado Springs bank that was robbed at gunpoint during the lunch hour was hit for the second time in a month. The American National Bank on Briargate and Rangewood was last robbed on February 28th. Colin Downs was in there today to make a withdrawal. Instead, he got... more »

• Dogs poisoned in Old North End neighborhood Play Video

  March 27, 2011 1:16 AM

  It's a crime pattern that's shocked the neighborhood called the Old North End in Colorado Springs. Someone is poisoning dogs in the area. "It was sort of disbelief that someone would take a harmless animal and be so cruel." says Beth Carlson. She lives with her husband Bob in the... more »

• Colo. wildlife officials investigate poaching case

  March 26, 2011 6:22 PM

  CANON CITY, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Division of Wildlife is looking for whoever illegally shot a deer with an arrow in the Canon City area. The division says a resident called police Friday morning to report the deer was lying in a field. Hunting season is over, so... more »

• Police conducts citizen survey

  March 22, 2011 6:49 PM

  Over the next several weeks, the Colorado Springs Police Department will be conducting a citizen survey. A professional survey company will be randomly calling households in Colorado Springs, and asking a variety of questions relating to crime in the community, safety issues and police response. This survey will assist... more »

• Calhan man pleads guilty to sex assault of step granddaughter

  March 21, 2011 5:57 PM

  A Calhan man admitted in court Monday to sexually assaulting his step granddaughter on multiple occassions dating back several years. John Cullyford, 70, pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, a class 3 felony. He was taken in... more »

• Pueblo break ins have neighbors nervous Play Video

  March 20, 2011 11:28 PM

  Police police are investigating a number of home break ins in the neighborhood near 31st Street and San Isabel. "Definitely a pattern," says Sergeant Rick Lancendorfer. Police say as early as Friday night, an elderly man was beaten and his car keys were stolen. A care taker found... more »

• State senate proposes "John Schools" to combat prostitution

  March 20, 2011 9:31 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The state Senate plans to work tomorrow on a bill that hopes to crackdown on prostitution by creating a statewide network of so-called "john schools." They would be scared-straight-type programs for men who solicit sex from adult prostitutes. Democratic Senate President Brandon Shaffer says he will also... more »

• Colorado bill seeks to limit solitary confinement

  March 13, 2011 3:55 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Two Colorado Democratic lawmakers want to limit the number of mentally ill inmates who are placed in solitary confinement. State Sen. Morgan Carroll and Rep. Claire Levy say their bill is needed to lower the recidivism rate for inmates with mental health problems who are placed... more »

• Medical marijuana center burglarized Play Video

  March 13, 2011 1:16 AM

  It's a video you have to see to believe. Three men dropping in on a medical marijuana center to burglarize the store early Saturday morning. "We got a call around 5am from our security company." explains Debbie Woodhouse with the Cannabinoids mmj shop near Platte and Circle. It's the... more »

• Texts may reveal more about murdered woman's death Play Video

  March 2, 2011 10:45 PM

  More is being uncovered about the relationship between Chris and Amara Wells. Chris is being held on charges that he possibly solicited three men to kill Amara, his estranged wife, last Wednesday just outside Castle Rock. We've found hundreds of text messages between the pair. They were part of a... more »

• Police say gay encounter may have led to murder Play Video

  February 28, 2011 6:37 PM

  New details are emerging about the murder of a Pueblo man and the suspicious death of a teenager the same day. Police believe the cases are connected--and the murder tied to a secret world of gay sexual encounters. Pedro Solis-Astorga, 45, was shot and beaten to death, according to... more »