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• Three years later: Parents pleading for answers about son's death Play Video

  April 2, 2013 8:59 PM

  It was April 2nd, 2010; eastern Pueblo County rancher Chris Spera found something on his land that he'll likely never forget. "I turned around and came back and it was a human skull," says Spera. "It seems like yesterday to me," Spera adds. "I think about it often."... more »

• Two arrested after string of thefts in Pueblo West

  March 16, 2013 4:02 PM

  After a string of thefts in Pueblo West, two people are now behind bars. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says 13 thefts from vehicles happened from March 10 through 14. After investigating, they did a search warrant at the home of Tyler Baker, 25, where they found several of... more »

• St. Patrick's Day dive held for Pueblo Volunteer Dive Team

  March 16, 2013 4:01 PM

  It was a St. Patty's Day themed practice dive for the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Dive Team. The practice out at the Riverwalk is meant to mimic real life situations. Although today they were diving to find a bag of treasure for St. Patty's, the skills they learn will... more »

• Divers with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office carve pumpkins underwater!

  October 27, 2012 7:32 PM

  Would you want to dive into Pueblo's Riverwalk when it's only 30 degrees outside? That's just what five people did today! They're with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Dive Team. Each person had to go underwater, stay under, and carve a pumpkin, all while keeping up with any pieces... more »

• Two longtime Pueblo law enforcement officers killed in plane crash Play Video

  September 1, 2012 7:40 PM

  We are continuing to bring you the latest information on a plane crash that killed two law enforcement officers from Pueblo. We've learned that Captain Leide Defusco with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and retired Pueblo Police Department Captain John Barger were both killed in that crash in the... more »

• Pueblo Sheriff closes fireworks business, charges pending

  July 4, 2012 11:36 AM

  Deputies with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office have closed the Big Top Fireworks at 1400 Santa Fe Dr. after investigators observed illegal and legal fireworks being sold at the location despite a county wide fire ban. According to Deputy Laurie Kilpatrick, a public information officer, the business is sealed... more »

• Deputy saves woman trapped in a house fire

  November 30, 2011 4:57 PM

  A Pueblo Deputy went into a burning home last night to save a woman trapped by fire. It happened just before midnight at a home in the 2500 block of Catalpa St. in Eastern Pueblo County. The Sheriff's Office says Deputy Brandon Talton was first on the scene and... more »

• A mother's search for answers Play Video

  October 9, 2011 4:34 PM

  "It's the last point of reference where I know my son was," says Janet Clark, while scouring an eastern Pueblo County ranch. The ranch -- South of Highway 50, off of 62nd Lane -- is a place that brings mixed feelings for Clark; she feels closer to her son... more »

• A mother's search for answers

  October 9, 2011 3:44 PM

  Two years ago this weekend a Pueblo man disappeared. It was October 2009 when 35-year-old Benjamin Clark's car was found on fire in an eastern Pueblo County field; just a few days after he went missing. April of the next year, bones were found less than a mile away... more »

• Shredding for Colorado education

  September 17, 2011 2:41 PM

  With state education funding in a pinch, locals are looking for ways to help out. On Saturday, shred-a-thons across the state are benefiting Colorado Community Colleges. This was the first year for this type of fundraiser for the Colorado Community College System Foundation and the local community colleges. Teams... more »

• Pueblo Sheriffs Office employee resigns during investigation

  September 17, 2011 2:39 PM

  A section head and ten-year employee at the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office has resigned; this news comes during a criminal investigation into missing cash and prescription drugs taken as evidence. Tara Adame -- the former head of the evidence and property section -- resigned a day after being put... more »

• Investigation into Pueblo car fires continues

  August 7, 2011 11:57 PM

  Three cars were destroyed by flames Sunday morning in Pueblo; it was near the Nature Center, just off 11th and Pueblo Boulevard. Onlookers couldn't believe it; some even snapped pictures of the three cars on fire and sent them in to News First 5. The fire was even... more »

• Suspect in Pueblo West standoff identified

  June 25, 2011 3:42 PM

  A standoff this morning in Pueblo West ended with a man going to jail. Nicholas Bouzos, 31, was arrested on menacing and assault charges as well as for the discharge of a firearm. The incident began when a deputy spotted a woman walking in the middle of the road... more »

• Why you'll see more Deputies at CSU-Pueblo

  March 8, 2011 7:17 PM

  The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is stepping up its presence on the CSU-Pueblo campus following the discovery of a threatening note. The note was found early Tuesday Occhiato University Center. It appeared to threaten a bombing and shooting, although an emergency text and email sent to staff and students... more »

• Same suspect for two disturbing crimes

  December 23, 2009 10:53 PM

  Two brutal crimes in two cities. A man murdered in Pueblo County, and an elderly woman tased in Colorado Springs. Authorities arrested one man, suspected of both crimes. Aaron Wilkerson could face charges in several other robberies in Colorado Springs. The man who was killed in Pueblo is the brother-in-law... more »

• Victim identified in possible Pueblo Co. murder

  December 10, 2009 8:44 AM

  Pueblo County Sheriff's investigators are probing a suspected homicide that happened early Thursday morning. Pueblo County Coroner James Kramer says the man suffered multiple, external injuries. The Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as 50-year-old Robert Piserchio. News First 5 has learned the victim is the brother-in-law of Fountain... more »

• Pueblo Deputies shock 'out of control' child with Taser

  December 3, 2009 9:13 AM

  Pueblo County sheriff's deputies shocked an "out of control" 10-year-old child with a Taser and arrested him. The Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor says deputies acted approriately under the circumstances. "He was clearly in danger to himself or others. He was clearly a danger to the officers who responded... more »

• Man shoots himself after taking PW woman hostage

  October 5, 2009 12:01 PM

  The Pueblo County Coroner says the suspect in a hostage situation in Pueblo West early Monday morning, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The coroner has identified the man as Greg Gilmore, 56. The Pueblo County Sheriff's office says it received a 911 call at 5:40 a.m. from the victim.... more »