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Lawmakers get violent emails over gun control
March 1, 2013 3:49 PM
DENVER (AP) - Lawmakers are becoming the target of aggressive and sometimes threatening emails and phone calls as the debate over stricter gun laws escalates in state capitols. In one Colorado case, emails and a letter to state Rep. Rhonda Fields were so charged with profanity and references to violence... more » -
Extra security in place at county buildings in Colorado Springs after alleged harassment Play Video
February 8, 2013 1:10 AM
There is heightened security at El Paso County office buildings across Colorado Springs. On Friday 25-year-old Jessica Tuckness and 35-year-old Burnest Johnson went to the Department of Human Services office after hours, wanting to speak to a case worker about a child custody case. A security guard informed them... more » -
Congressional offices receive mailed threats
February 22, 2012 6:11 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some congressional offices outside Washington and media organizations have received threatening letters containing a suspicious powdery substance that was tested and proved to be harmless, the FBI and the Senate's top law enforcement officer said Wednesday. Sergeant-at-Arms Terrance Gainer said in a memo to Senate offices that... more » -
Colo. group cancels Palin visit over safety fears
February 6, 2011 9:50 AM
GLENDALE, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado nonprofit canceled a Sarah Palin fundraiser for military families citing safety concerns after an "onslaught of negative feedback." The Sharon K. Pacheco Foundation announced Saturday on its website that no direct threats were made against anyone but that negative rhetoric raised concern for... more » -
"Pedophile's Guide" author now "mildly nervous"
November 11, 2010 11:42 PM
For Phillip Greaves, his e-book, A Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure, has stoked a firestorm of controversy the past 48 hours. Reporters have made several stops by his home in the past two days. Greaves told News First 5 that the book hadn't sold any copies until... more » -
Rep. Markey gets protection at Fort Collins home
March 25, 2010 8:12 AM
Fort Collins police say Rep. Betsy Markey's office has requested increased patrols around her Colorado home out of fear it might be vandalized because she supported health care legislation. Sgt. Joel Tower told KMGH-TV police were asked to monitor the democrat's Fort Collins home because of her vote but... more » -
Security plan in place for Super Bowl
February 1, 2010 4:11 PM
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has toured the site of Sunday's Super Bowl and says the security plan is ready to thwart any threats. The NFL said Monday's tour of Sun Life Stadium was the first by a Cabinet secretary before a championship game. Napolitano says she considered... more » -
Amtrak passenger detained in Colorado for threats
January 29, 2010 10:12 AM
An Amtrak passenger who alarmed fellow passengers by talking about terrorist threats was pulled from the train and is being held in Colorado. Ojore Nuru Lutalo, 64, was arrested Tuesday on an Amtrak passage from Los Angeles to Chicago. Passengers on the train alerted authorities after hearing the man... more »
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