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• Former officer pleads guilty; drops restraining order

  April 29, 2013 1:19 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The woman at the center of a scandal that cost a Manitou Springs police officer his job and Colorado Springs taxpayers $480,000 could serve up to four years of supervised probation under the terms of a plea bargain in which she admitted guilt today for attempting to... more »

• POLICE: Woman hits 4 cars, utility box, fire hydrant; faces DUI

  March 24, 2013 12:46 PM

  A woman is facing a DUI charge after police say she possibly hit four or more parked cars, a fire hydrant, a cable/utility box, and nearly hit a police cruiser Saturday evening. Colorado Springs Police were called by someone who saw a silver Chevy Malibu hit a parked car... more »

• Council to vote on police and fire pay raises

  March 15, 2013 8:27 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Police officers and firefighters in Colorado Springs are poised to a get pretty good raise next year. The pay increases were recommended as part of a comprehensive study by the Waters Consulting Group which was hired by the city to evaluate compensation. Mayor Steve Bach says... more »

• Downtown surveillance cameras: Were they worth the money? Play Video

  February 12, 2013 8:53 PM

  The City of Colorado Sprigs spent nearly $200,000 of tax money last year to install surveillance cameras downtown. It was a highly controversial purchase that had many questioning its effectiveness. From the beginning, police argued they would be a valuable tool to help officers crack down on crime. ... more »

• Police: Woman accidentally shoots both of her legs

  February 9, 2013 12:17 PM

  A woman accidentally shot herself in the legs early Saturday morning in downtown Colorado Springs, according to police. CSPD was called when a woman showed up at Memorial Hospital around 2 a.m. with gun shot wounds. Initially police were told that the woman was shot by an unknown... more »

• CSPD officers assaulted more than 100 times since 2010 Play Video

  January 3, 2013 8:43 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - There have been at least 102 assaults on officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department during the past three years. The highest year for assaults was 2010 in which there were 41. The number dropped to 28 in 2011 but then climbed to at least 33... more »

• Springs police search for robbery suspect

  December 28, 2012 2:04 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Investigators with the Colorado Springs Police Department are asking for help identifying a man they believe robbed a pair of convenience stores last week. This photo was taken from a surveillance camera at the Circle K at 3805 Maizeland Road. The police believe the man forced... more »

• Five explosives, two scenes keep police busy Play Video

  December 17, 2012 8:33 PM

  Five explosives found Monday in Colorado Springs kept bomb crews busy. Catherine McDonnell's mailbox took the brunt of one of four explosives Colorado Springs police found along Oro Blanco Drive Monday morning. "After daybreak, I usually come out and get the mail, and the mailbox was on the... more »

• Man watched standoff live on internet while barricaded inside with hostages Play Video

  December 13, 2012 8:46 PM

  Officers on the west side of Colorado Springs spent more than seven hours Thursday morning trying to end a hostage situation at the Cheyenne Vista Apartments. They say social media may have worked against them. Police say Julian Adolf Gutierrez had two hostages inside: a woman believed to be... more »

• More child sex crimes out of Springs; police say watch your kids online Play Video

  December 12, 2012 12:41 AM

  22-year-old Zachary Siegel is the Colorado Springs man just arrested in Breckenridge, accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl he met on Facebook. According to police, it all started when Siegel asked her for nude pictures; the girl told police they eventually had sex at his home. This... more »

• Colorado Springs man convicted in Fort Carson robbery

  November 21, 2012 7:36 PM

  DENVER - A Colorado Springs man could spend the rest of his in prison after being found guilty on robbery and firearms charges in federal court today. Joshua Bodean Smith, 22, was arrested in November of 2010 following an investigation by the FBI, the Colorado Springs Police Department and... more »

• Judge denies request to stay court order for seized marijuana

  November 9, 2012 4:05 PM

  A district court judge has refused a request to halt his court order requiring the Colorado Springs Police Department to return marijuana that was seized from a local cancer patient. In June, a jury found Bob Crouse not guilt of drug trafficking charges. He went to court in September... more »

• Gunshot in apartment complex takes out neighbor's TV

  October 7, 2012 11:52 AM

  A Colorado Springs woman heard a gunshot in the apartment above hers on Saturday night, that's when a bullet came through the ceiling and came to a rest in a flat-screen TV. Luckily no one was injured. The woman called police. This was around 9 p.m. Saturday at the... more »

• Cars sold for scrap metal came from Springs Transmission & Automotive Play Video

  September 15, 2012 1:49 AM

  Imagine taking your car to an auto body shop for repairs then finding out it's actually at a scrap metal yard, crushed to a block of warped metal. That's what Colorado Springs Police say happened to at least one customer of Springs Transmission & Automotive, the business already under investigation... more »

• Springs Police arrest man wanted for murder in Mexico

  September 8, 2012 12:46 PM

  Colorado Springs Police, working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, pulled over Jesus Hernandez Huerta Saturday morning around 2 a.m.; Huerta was wanted on an international warrant out of Mexico for homicide, according to CSPD. Springs Police and ICE officers noticed a vehicle of interest at the Casa Grande... more »

• Alleged fraud victims speak out in auto body investigation Play Video

  September 6, 2012 1:32 AM

  Colorado Springs Police spent Wednesday in and out of two auto repair shops east of downtown investigating possible fraud. CSPD's Financial Crimes Unit sent a tactical enforcement team and a crime lab truck to Springs Transmission & Automotive and Springs Converter, located at 3310 Chelton Loop. They issued three... more »

• Man witnesses major prostitution bust in Colorado Springs Play Video

  September 2, 2012 12:37 AM

  Colorado Springs Police Department's Metro Vice, Narcotics, & Intel Division conducted a major prostitution bust Friday night in Colorado Springs. Eight people were arrested at the intersection of Bijou St. and Bonfoy Ave., allegedly for involvement in prostitution. The police report says an investigation was launched after receiving numerous... more »

• Police: crackdown on increased prostitution activity

  September 1, 2012 2:41 PM

  Colorado Springs police made eight arrests in an area they say that has seen increased prostitution activity. This was in the Knob Hill area, specifically around Bijou and Bonfoy. Police say they conducted a "Prostitute/John detail" around 2 p.m. Friday after complaints about the problem, according to the... more »

• Police looking for armed robber

  August 12, 2012 10:56 AM

  Colorado Springs police are searching for a man they say robbed the Subway sandwich shop at 5613 N. Academy Blvd., demanding money from the clerk with a gun. In a report police say a lone gunman entered through the rear door of the store around 9 p.m. Saturday night... more »

• Multiple people and one dog treated for knife-inflicted injuries after fight

  August 5, 2012 11:01 AM

  Early Sunday morning Colorado Springs police responded to a fight involving about eight people in the 3600 block of Hayman Court, near S. Chelton Road and E. Pikes Peak Ave. It was just after midnight; police found two men bleeding outside. They also found blood stains in the street,... more »

• 77-year-old arrested on charges of sexually assaulting children

  August 4, 2012 4:51 PM

  A 77-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting two ten-year-old girls, according to Colorado Springs Police. The CSPD's Crimes Against Children Unit was contacted on Thursday about the allegations. The report said 77-year-old Emmett Larson had sexual contact with the victims on more than one occasion. Larsen... more »

• CO Springs police investigating possible explosive found behind a home

  July 15, 2012 10:50 AM

  Colorado Springs police are investigating a possible explosive device found behind a home Saturday morning. CSPD says a bottle full of liquid with a fuse, resembling an explosive known as a Molotov cocktail, was found behind a home on the 300 block of Robbins Mills Place just before 9 am.... more »

• Police investigating carjacking

  July 12, 2012 7:10 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are investigating a carjacking that took place in the 2900 block of Galley Road. A man allegedly pulled a gun and forced the driver out of a car. Police got a description of the vehicle, spotted it and gave chase near Platte and Murray. Officers... more »

• UPDATE: Shooting at 401 N. Nevada Ave

  May 20, 2012 1:59 AM

  A shooting in the entryway of a home at 401 N. Nevada Ave in Colorado Springs left one man in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso. Officials say all parties involved are being questioned and Major Crimes is working to determine if the shooting was accidental.... more »

• Copper wire theft leaves Springs church in ruins Play Video

  May 10, 2012 8:38 PM

  Copper wire theft is a big problem in Colorado Springs; there have been 53 cases in the last month alone, the year-to-date cost totaling more than $438,000. The latest case, though, is a first- and it's left a local pastor and his churchgoers without a place to worship. This... more »

• Miller moths blamed for car wreck Play Video

  May 2, 2012 9:42 PM

  An 18-year-old girl is uninjured after her car crashed into a tree off Lexington Drive, ruptured a gas line, and burst into flames. She told officials a miller moth trapped in her car was the distraction that caused the crash. Witnesses pulled the teen's body from her SUV just moments... more »

• UPDATE: Human remains found by volunteers in CO Springs

  April 14, 2012 4:03 PM

  Colorado Springs police say they're investigating human remains found on the west side of the city. They say they might possibly have been there for months. The remains were found by volunteers cleaning up a wooded area of city property around 10:30 Saturday morning near 600 San Juan Road,... more »

• Police looking for overnight break-in suspect

  April 8, 2012 12:21 PM

  Colorado Springs police are looking for a man they say broke into a home, threatened a juvenile with a knife and demanded money. Police say a man entered a home in the 3600 block of Bridgewood Lane around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. The man threatened a juvenile in the... more »

• UPDATE: Men identified in Springs police chase Play Video

  April 8, 2012 12:31 AM

  Police have identified the three men arrested in this morning's shoot-out and high-speed chase as Travis Broadway, 21, Michael Peyton, 20, and Parice Daily, 23. All three face charges of attempted murder of a police officr, attempted robbery, and felony vehicular eluding. CSPD chased the men for more than... more »

• Another Colorado Springs Walgreens pharmacy robbed

  February 19, 2012 12:37 PM

  Colorado Springs police are investigating another robbery of a Walgreens pharmacy. It was at the store at 1920 S. Chelton Road, around 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Police say a man walked in and handed the clerk a note, saying he had a gun and asking for the drug Dilaudid... more »

• Machete wielding man robs Papa Murphy's Pizza

  January 30, 2012 3:39 PM

  A man wielding a machete robbed the Papa Murphy's Pizza store at 3105 W. Colorado Avenue shortly after 1 p.m. Police say the suspect is a white male in his mid to late 40's, around 6' tall, wearing blue jeans, black winter coat, multi colored beanie, with a gruff... more »

• CSPD to honor officers and civilians

  January 25, 2012 5:24 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department and members of the community will be celebrating the CSPD Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 26th at 6:00 PM. The ceremony at Stargazers will recognize the Civilian Employee of the Year, followed by 19 citizens who have assisted in the prevention of a... more »

• Bowie Jewelers robbery suspects in custody

  January 13, 2012 12:36 PM

  Colorado Springs police have taken three robbery suspects into custody following a morning robbery at Bowie Jewelers in the 2200 block of Pikes Peak Avenue. Two suspects entered the store, took gold and silver jewelry, assaulted the clerk and escaped in a vehicle driven by a third suspect. ... more »

• Update: Carrier, attorney angry over recorded calls Play Video

  October 12, 2011 12:28 AM

  Former CSPD officer and suspected child molester Joshua Carrier and his attorney are angry over calls between the two they say were recorded at the El Paso County Detention Center. In Court Tuesday, Carrier's attorney, Denver based Christopher Decker, said when he asked the DA's office for Carriers jailhouse... more »

• Carrier, attorney angry over recorded calls

  October 11, 2011 9:54 PM

  Former CSPD officer and suspected child molester Joshua Carrier and his attorney are angry over calls between the two they say were recorded at the El Paso County Detention Center. In court this afternoon, Carrier's attorney, Denver based Christopher Decker, said when he asked the DA's office for Carriers... more »

• Chief Myers releases statement on retirement

  October 3, 2011 6:35 PM

  Through a city press release, CSPD Chief Richard Myers released this statement on his retirement. "When Mayor Bach was elected, I told him I was here to serve, and would do so loyally and do my best to lead the department in the direction he wanted to take the... more »

• Traffic stop leads to big cocaine bust

  October 2, 2011 11:57 AM

  A routine traffic stop in Colorado Springs turned into a major cocaine bust. Springs police stopped a Honda mini-van on I-25 near the North Academy exit Saturday. They became suspicious and searched the vehicle and found just over two and a half pounds of the drug. Luis Perez, 57,... more »

• Attorney questions police judgment after Hooters bust

  September 21, 2011 11:31 PM

  The judgment of two undercover CSPD agents is under question after a 19 year old Hooters waitress was charged with serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person. For answers we went straight to CSPD to see the report for ourselves. In the report, two undercover agents and a confidential... more »

• For heroism and courage

  September 14, 2011 7:50 PM

  It's a moment of appreciation for the men and women who put themselves in danger to protect us. The Colorado Springs Police Department held its 26th Annual Medal of Valor Luncheon on Wednesday. The award recognized officers who display courage and heroism in the line of duty. Phillip Mawaka... more »

• CSPD and UCCS awarded grant to curb underage drinking

  August 31, 2011 12:34 AM

  The police department and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are teaming up in an effort to curb underage drinking in our community. The two are sharing a $40,000 from the Colorado Department of Revenue Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division. Sgt. Steve Noblitt of CSPD says officers are... more »

• Dozens of bullets, no injuries or arrests

  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 »

• Tickets for not boosting your kid

  July 31, 2011 7:41 PM

  Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the expanded child passenger safety law in Colorado and police will be issuing hefty tickets for those that don't comply. Under the old law, kids under the age of 6 needed to be strapped into a booster seat while riding in the car.... more »

• Colorado Springs Police put their plan in action

  July 28, 2011 1:51 PM

  Colorado Springs Police and Mayor Steve Bach just updated us on the 3 separate shootings overnight in the city. In all four people died. Sgt. Steve Noblitt says the City had a plan of action to put into place last night when they were called out to multiple scenes.... more »

• Bomb squad says internet is to blame for spike in explosives cases

  July 27, 2011 8:39 PM

  Detonating a shoebox sized bundle of dynamite is a routine task to members of the Bomb Squad. It's what can be found online that scares them. A quick on video sharing sites such as YouTube and Metacafe pulls up dozens of how-to videos that demonstrate ways to mix household chemicals... more »

• Arrest in Hackamore Dr shooting

  July 22, 2011 3:42 PM

  Colorado Springs Police have arrested 53 year old Colorado Springs resident "Gary" Albert Ybanez in the shooting death of Franklin Ybanez. The shooting happened on July 12th in the overnight hours in front of 4907 Hackamore Drive South. Albert Ybanez was charged with Second Degree Murder. We'll... more »

• Cadets learning the CSPD ropes

  May 14, 2011 11:15 PM

  2010 was a tough year for the Colorado Springs Police Department. City wide budget cuts forced the loss of about 40 officers. That also meant no money for an academy. "We've been coming up out of a recession." explains Sgt. David Edmondson with CSPD, "We had a lean 2010 as... more »

• 28 new officers set to join CSPD ranks

  May 14, 2011 9:25 PM

  2010 was a tough year for the Colorado Springs Police Department. City wide budget cuts forced the loss of about 40 officers. That also meant no money for an academy. "We've been coming up out of a recession." explains Sgt. David Edmondson with CSPD, "We had a lean 2010 as... 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 »

• Refuse to be a Victim seminar seats available

  May 14, 2011 1:25 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department is holding their "Refuse To Be A Victim" crime prevention and personal safety seminar at the CSPD Sand Creek Division from 1-5pm today. Seating is limited to 50, 30 people have pre-registered, walk-ins will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until... more »

• CSPD officer arrested on child porn charges

  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 »

• Colorado Springs Officer arrested for child porn

  May 11, 2011 8:56 PM

  A Colorado Springs Police Officer is on the other side of the law after being arrested on child porn charges. 30 year old Officer Josh Carrier was arrested Wednesday on the class 4 felony. According to a news release from CSPD, Carrier has been placed on indefinite administrative... more »

• First CSPD academy in nearly 2 years

  May 11, 2011 6:10 PM

  For the first time in nearly two years the Colorado Springs Police Department is holding a police academy for 24 new recruits. In addition to the recruits, 4 other existing officers are transfering into the department. Police say these new officers are sorely needed after the departure of around 40... more »

• UPDATE: Suspicious package determined safe at USOTC

  May 7, 2011 12:57 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department working with the U.S. Olympic Training Center Security Team has been able to determine that the object found and originally thought to be suspicious has now been determined safe. Earlier, construction workers were asked to identify the tool box that was found and no one... more »

• A Suspicious package found at Olympic Training Center

  May 7, 2011 12:16 PM

  News First 5 has just learned from the Colorado Springs Police that they are responding to the Olympic Training Center near the 1700 block of E. Boulder. A spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department says that a tool box was found near a building and upon having workers... more »

• To shoot or not to shoot....

  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 »

• Thefts on the rise in certain parking lots

  April 21, 2011 11:24 PM

  The best practice in making sure that you do not fall victim of a car theft is to "not leave anything valuable in your car," says CSPD Sgt. Steve Noblitt. Noblitt does want to warn people about leaving garage door openers in their cars. Criminals who are very persistent may... more »

• Nearly 1 sexual assault a day in 2010

  April 19, 2011 11:06 PM

  The numbers speak for themselves. In 2010 Colorado Springs had 293 reported rapes. Combine that with other sex assaults and it's well over 300. That's nearly one every day. "We do typically seem to have more sexual assaults reported in our area as compared to other cities our size." explains... more »

• Local drug bust nets drugs, weapons and cash

  April 17, 2011 11:10 AM

  Colorado Springs Police Department, Metro Vice and Narcotics Unit spokespersons have released a statement detailing a month long investigation. On Friday April 15th, VNI detectives concluded their investigation with a drug buy sting and search warrants that led to the arrest of three suspects involved in distribution of Crack Cocaine... more »

• Suspect proclaims he's God, tased by CSPD

  February 17, 2011 10:22 AM

  Hallucinogenic mushrooms, a man claiming to be God and police tasers made for a volatile mix in Colorado Springs this morning. Police officers were sent to the Residence at Austin Bluffs, an apartment complex, at 3:40 this morning to investigate what was reported to be a burglary in progress.... more »

• Driver dies after hitting wall in Rockrimmon

  February 13, 2011 6:46 AM

  A man in Colorado Springs has died after crashing into a large brick retaining wall in the Rockrimmon area. It happened some time before 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning along the 1200 block of Allegheny Drive. Officers were responding to another call in the area when they saw the crash... more »

• CSPD ends accident alert

  February 7, 2011 9:46 AM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department is no longer on accident alert (cold reporting). If you are in a crash, contact CSPD immediately. more »

• CSPD honors officers, citizens

  January 28, 2011 9:55 AM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department honored officers and citizens Thursday night for bravery and other actions. Before an audience at Centennial Hall, three officers received Life Saving Awards, two received Police Stars and ten were awarded Commendations. In addition, ten citizens received CSPD awards. more »

• CSPD makes 2 arrests in 7-11 robbery

  January 26, 2011 9:46 AM

  Colorado Springs Police arrested two men this morning following the armed robbery of a 7-11 store on S. Hancock Ave. Police report that Nicholes Motley and Terence Green, both 19, were arrested without incident.A knife believed to have been used in the robbery was recovered. No one was... more »

• CSPD warning: thieves stealing catalytic converters

  January 14, 2011 8:38 AM

  Colorado Springs Police Department have issued a warning about a new crime pattern in the city. In the past four months there have been a dozen reports of catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles throughout the city. Catalytic converters contain precious metals including platinum, palladium and rhodium with a... more »

• Teen shot at party, not talking to police

  December 24, 2010 10:11 AM

  Colorado Springs Police report that a 17 year old shooting victim was at Memorial Hospital early this morning with two gun shot wounds to his leg. At around 2:00 am Memorial Hospital contacted Colorado Springs Police from the Falcon Division because a 17 y/o male was in the emergency... more »

• Police use Twitter to catch car thieves

  December 15, 2010 11:16 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are going high tech and looking for your help in finding stolen cars. The new program, which kicked off Wednesday, uses CSPD's Twitter account to notify their followers of a car theft the minute it happens. "This is kind of a new approach to policing." explains Sgt.... more »

• Sexually Violent Predator moves to Colorado Springs

  October 11, 2010 4:45 PM

  A Sexually Violent Predator on unsupervised release has moved to Colorado Springs, the police department announced Monday. Sgt. Steve Noblitt, CSPD Public Information Officer says Robert Lee Myers has been convicted attempted sexual assault of a child by a person in a position of trust. Myers is living... more »

• Colorado Springs weekend murder victim identified

  September 28, 2010 1:54 PM

  Colorado Springs Police have identified the man shot and killed in a Wal-Mart parking in Colorado Springs just after midnight on Sunday. Christopher Harmon, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. His death has been ruled a homicide. Police say several shots were fired from a black or dark... more »

• Colorado Springs hostage standoff ends peacefully

  September 23, 2010 9:37 AM

  A Colorado Springs hostage standoff that lasted several hours, and resulted in the lockdown of schools and the closing of a major road, is now over. It ended peacefully just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The suspect, identified as Thomas Vanfleet, was taken into custody. His hostage does not appear to... more »

• Colorado Springs man arrested for sexual assault on child

  September 15, 2010 12:06 PM

  A Colorado Springs man is in custody after being arrested on child sex assault charges. According to witnesses 52 year old Rocky Duggan was arrested at an assisted living home on Van Buren where he was a patient on Tuesday. "He was arrested for sexual exploitation of a child and... more »

• Shots Fired At Copperhead Road Nightclub

  September 3, 2010 10:11 AM

  Right around closing time at Copperhead Road Nightclub on Academy Boulevard, a heated argument was taking place two men in the parking lot. 22 year old, Tyler Stringer, a Security Policeman at Peterson Air Force Base, was one of the two men and attempted to retrieve a handgun from his... more »

• Man arrested for sexual assault on child

  August 18, 2010 10:09 AM

  A man was arrested in Colorado Springs for sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. The alleged crime was reported to police last Friday. After an investigation, Michael Ray Adams, 38, was arrested on Monday. The CSPD Crimes Against Children Unit continues... more »

• SWAT situation in Colorado Springs ends without arrest

  August 12, 2010 11:01 PM

  A several hour stand off with Colorado Springs police ended Friday morning without arrests It was at Kiowa St. and Logan Ave. Neighboring streets were also shut down as a precaution. Police say they received a 911 hangup call from the home at 4 Logan Ave. When they... more »