Category Archives: Local News

Officer Cem Duzel Update

Officer Cem Duzel Update

Colorado Springs police officer Cem Duzel, seriously wounded in a shooting August 7th, has been transported to a hospital in Denver to continue treatment. Dozens of policemen and hospital staff lined a hospital exit as Duzel was taken by ambulance Tuesday morning. On his way to Denver a number of law enforcement agencies joined a…MORE

Deadly Car Crash Near Calhan

Deadly Car Crash Near Calhan

Colorado State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash at Highway 24 and Soapweed road west of Calhan. At approximately 1:30 Tuesday morning 25-year old Peyton Reidel of Colorado Springs was killed when the car she was driving collided with another vehicle.   A passenger, 24 year old Victoria Stephenson, has serious injuries. The driver of…MORE

Donthe Lucas Arraignment

Donthe Lucas Arraignment

A Pueblo man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend is expected in court Tuesday afternoon. Donthe Lucas will be arraigned on the first-degree murder charge and will be able to enter a plea. In 2013, Kelsie Schelling had just found out she was pregnant and decided to travel to Pueblo to tell Lucas the news.…MORE

Man Shot Near Memorial Park

Man Shot Near Memorial Park

A man is dead after being shot last night near Memorial Park.  The victim was found in on East Las Animas Street, on the park’s south end, lying next to a motorcycle.  The male was reportedly shot in the back, and later died at a hospital.  Police are looking for a white hatchback car, which…MORE

Police Looking for Hit-and-Run Driver

Police Looking for Hit-and-Run Driver

Colorado Springs police are looking for a hit-and-run driver. Officers say a sedan pulled out in front of a motorcycle near Platte and Murray around 9am Monday. The biker collided into the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. The person in the sedan took off and remains at large. No description is available at this time.MORE

Man Who Punched Police Officer is Arrested

Man Who Punched Police Officer is Arrested

A wanted felon is back behind bars after allegedly punching a Colorado Springs police officer.  Authorities were looking for 44 year old Marcus Bryant Wednesday night near Colorado and Ridge Road.  Bryant tried to hide in a mud puddle, but was found by a police dog.  That’s when he allegedly struck an officer, and got…MORE

156 Gang Members Arrested in Southern Colorado

156 Gang Members Arrested in Southern Colorado

A three month, multi-agency coalition has taken 156 known and suspected gang members off the streets of southern Colorado. In Operation Triple Beam Colorado, law enforcement targeted dangerous gang members violating parole and fugitives wanted for existing cases. 83 of the arrests were made in Colorado Springs. Authorities also seized 26 firearms, stolen vehicles and…MORE

Elderly Couple Arrested for Identity Theft

Elderly Couple Arrested for Identity Theft

A local couple is under arrest for allegedly stealing $180,000 dollars from a 91 year old victim.  64 year old Herbert Meadows, and his 52 year old wife Cynthia allegedly depleted the victim’s bank account to pay their own credit card bills and fund several failed businesses.  Herbert Meadows also opened several credit card accounts…MORE

Road Improvement Proposal Gets on November Ballot

A proposal that seeks to upgrade Colorado’s road and highway system has qualified for the November ballot.  It’s called Fix Our Damn Roads and would require the state to take out $3.5 billion in bonds without raising taxes.MORE

Officer Involved Shooting Declared Justified

Officer Involved Shooting Declared Justified

A deadly officer involved shooting earlier this year has been ruled justified. On February 5th multiple agencies were attempting to arrest 19-year old Manuel Zetina, who was wanted for vehicular theft. The district attorney’s office says Zetina shot detective Micah Flick, deputy Scott Stone, and officer Marcus Yanez before any law enforcement fired their weapons.…MORE

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