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Extra police lights will be on Pueblo Blvd as officers increase patrols Play Video
July 27, 2012 7:32 PM
If you've noticed more police on Pueblo Boulevard, you're not alone. We looked into why police are beefing up patrols on that major road. It is the main problem on this busy street: speeders. "We have a lot of people who think the Boulevard is the fast route from the... more » -
Walsenburg officers seize drugs, weapons during traffic stop
September 20, 2011 12:36 PM
What started as a routine traffic stop for speeding became a major drug bust for police officers in Walsenburg. Officer Buddy Townes, Corporal John Salazar and K9 officer Atos stopped the car late Friday night. In the process they discovered hydrocodone pills, marijuana, ecstasy, mushrooms and two guns. The... more » -
Website names Colorado Springs one of worst for speed traps
February 19, 2011 7:43 PM
A new survey from the National Motorists Association lists Colorado Springs as the 4th worst city in the nation when it comes to speed traps. Colorado Springs Police don't quite agree. "I was surprised to hear that we were listed as #4 when it comes to speed traps." says Lt.... more » -
Man hospitalized in roll-over; speeding and drunk driving suspected
February 12, 2011 5:52 AM
A Colorado Springs man is in the hospital with serious life-threatening injuries following a rollover crash along Garden of the Gods road Friday night. Police say John Lightfoot, 42, was ejected from the pick-up truck during the crash and suffered a serious head injury. Terry Burrows, 42 was headed... more » -
GPS helps energy companies track far-flung drivers
March 22, 2010 1:06 PM
A trade group says a growing number of energy contractors are using Global Positioning System units in vehicles to track employees' driving behavior in gas fields. The West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association says the GPS units help companies remotely monitor drivers to make sure they're not speeding, but... more » -
A Real Stand Up Guy
January 11, 2010 2:24 PM
An Arizona man is facing charges after traffic cameras captured images of him standing up in his car while speeding. The cameras captured Richard Anthony Flores, 25, of Chandler standing through his car's open sunroof while driving in November. Flores was driving nearly 80 miles per hour while... more » -
Nurse sues to get job back after spat with police
October 21, 2009 9:18 AM
A nurse is suing to get her job back, saying she was fired after she told a Colorado Springs police officer who cited her for speeding that she hoped he was never one of her patients. Miriam Leverington says in her lawsuit against the city that her free speech rights... more »
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