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  • Remembering Allen Rose

    February 24, 2012 9:54 PM

    Several people have gathered at the memorial for tow truck driver Allen Rose on East Platte ave. A mound of fresh flowers rests along the side of the road at the spot where Rose was found just over a year ago. A procession of about 30 tow trucks arrived... 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 »
  • Trial of dragging death suspect to begin Wednesday

    January 30, 2012 2:22 PM

    Attorneys in the Detra Farries case sorted through a series of last minute motions each aimed at putting their side in a better position as the case heads to trial later this week. Farries is charged with 11 counts including aggravated manslaughter for the dragging death of tow truck driver... more »
  • Murder suspects begin trial this week

    January 29, 2012 8:37 PM

    This is the beginning of the end to two murder cases. In one, a tow truck driver was dragged over a mile. In the other, a body of a 7-year-old possibly buried alive beneath her home. This case, of young Genesis Sims death, has had an especially dramatic last year.... more »
  • Farries trial date moved

    September 30, 2011 7:04 PM

    The Detra Farries trial will now get underway in January. The date was pushed back Friday, at the request of the defense. Farries is accused in the dragging death of local tow truck driver Allen Rose. The trial was supposed to start in November. more »
  • Farries will be tried in El Paso County

    September 23, 2011 3:44 PM

    Detra Farries will be tried in El Paso County for the dragging death of tow-truck driver, Allen Rose. Farries, 33, appeared in court today for a Change of Venue hearing, but that request was denied by a judge, according to the District Attorney's office. Earlier this month, Farries... more »
  • Governor signs tow truck driver safety bill into law

    June 7, 2011 11:30 PM

    Governor John Hickenlooper pens into law the "Allen Rose Tow Truck Safety Act" on the UCCS campus Tuesday afternoon. Rose was a Colorado Springs tow truck driver who died in February, dragged to death while trying to tow away an SUV from an apartment complex. His widow, Renee, receives... more »
  • Farries will stand trial in dragging death

    May 23, 2011 1:50 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 »
  • New details emerge in court during 'dragging death' hearing

    May 13, 2011 11:23 PM

    New details were released Friday in court in the case against Detra Farries; she's accused in the dragging death of local tow truck driver Allen Rose in February. Farries was in court for a preliminary hearing. The proceedings are to determine if there is enough evidence to take the... more »
  • Allen Rose tow-truck safety act going to Governor

    May 13, 2011 11:52 AM

    The Allen Rose Tow-truck Safety Act made it through the Colorado Legislature on the last day of the 2011 session. It now goes to Governor John Hickenlooper who will decide if he will sign it into law. The bill was given late introduction for consideration. It is sponsored by Senator... more »
  • Detra Farries in court today

    May 13, 2011 11:25 AM

    Detra Farries is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday afternoon. She is facing charges in connection with the dragging death of tow truck driver Allen Rose. News First 5 will be in court following the story. more »
  • Allen Rose tow truck bill moves forward in House

    May 6, 2011 3:55 PM

    (Denver) -Representative Pete Lee (D-Colorado Springs) is working to make it safer for tow-truck operators in Colorado. Senate Bill 11-260, or the "Allen Rose Tow Truck Safety Act", named for the Colorado Springs tow truck operator who was killed on duty in February, passed the House Judiciary Committee today on... more »
  • Over $5,000 raised for family of tow truck driver, Allen Rose

    March 30, 2011 1:31 PM

    Last night the three Texas Roadhouse locations in El Paso County donated 10% of their proceeds to Allen Rose's widow and two children, raising $5,289, according to managers at each of the three restaurants. Rose was killed on the job in February. He was dragged behind an SUV while... more »
  • Man looks to honor fallen tow truck driver with a law

    March 4, 2011 11:29 PM

    Last week's dragging death of tow truck driver Allen Rose had an affect on many; and a big one on Mike Baier, who just couldn't seem to get it off of his mind. He wanted to help. "I'd like to think that something good can come from every tragedy,... more »
  • Donations for Rose family

    March 1, 2011 6:28 PM

    News First 5 continues to get inquires about the memorial fund set up for the family of Allen Rose so we're reposting the information for you. ALLEN ROSE MEMORIAL FUND Bring donations to: KEY BANK "THE ALLEN LEW ROSE MEMORIAL FUND" (any Key Bank branch) www.key.com... more »
  • Repo man: "My guys are on edge"

    February 28, 2011 9:37 PM

    The death of Colorado Springs tow truck driver Allen Rose is hitting home for those in the industry. David S. owns a repo business in Colorado Springs. He says ever since Rose's death, his employees say it has been hard to do their jobs. "The guys are still... more »
  • Charges filed in dragging death, family of accused says she's sorry

    February 26, 2011 8:24 PM

    Charges have been filed in the dragging death of a Colorado Springs tow truck driver. 32-year old Detra Farries is behind bars tonight on a manslaughter charge. Farries was charged Friday night. She's accused of dragging 35-year old Allen Rose for a mile, on Wednesday. Rose was trying to... more »
  • Tow truck driver funeral set for Tuesday

    February 25, 2011 7:11 PM

    Colorado Springs Police Officers continue their investigation of the dragging death of a tow truck driver on Wednesday. They report "this is a complex investigation and we've got to take our time to get it right." No one has been arrested. The truck driver was attempting to tow a... more »
  • No arrests in "extremely complex" investigation into dragging death

    February 25, 2011 12:47 AM

    Colorado Springs Police say figuring out what caused 35-year old Allen Rose to drag to his death behind an SUV Wednesday is an extremely complex investigation. As of Thursday night no arrests have been made. "We have a party that was pulled by a vehicle by chains on the... more »
  • Witnesses react to dragging death

    February 23, 2011 11:18 PM

    Stunned witnesses watched helplessly Wednesday afternoon as the driver of a black SUV drove more than a mile dragging tow truck operator Allen Rose behind. "I was in total shock at the time and didn't know what was going on," says a man identified simply as Mike. Mike was... more »
  • Father of two dragged to his death

    February 23, 2011 8:47 PM

    We're learning more about Allen Rose, the local tow truck driver killed Wednesday. He was dragged by an SUV in Colorado Springs for more than a mile. Police say he was hooking the vehicle up to be towed when a woman got in and drove away. Rose was the... more »
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