CRIME & SAFETY
Teen arrested on homicide charge shortly after deadly fight in Gypsum
A teenager has died in the Colorado mountain town of Gypsum after getting hurt during a fight involving several teens. One young person is under arrest in the case, which is being investigated as a homicide.The Eagle County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest on Thursday with a message: "We are heartbroken to announce we are actively investigating a juvenile fatality." The fight happened just before 10 p.m. in Second Street Park, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies who responded to the scene found one teen seriously hurt. They have not said so far exactly what the nature of that person's...
Avon police release video seeking information on fatal hit-and-run incident
Last week, Avon Police Department released a video on its Facebook page sharing the emergency call that came in on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:50 p.m., detailing the scene of what would later be determined as a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 76-year-old John “Jack” Ladesic of Pennsylvania.
Avon Police apprehend suspect for financial crime
On Thursday, April 25 just after 9 a.m., an EC Alert was sent out alerting residents in the 3000 block of Wildridge Road in Avon that there was police activity in the area. According to Avon Police Chief Greg Daly, the department apprehended a suspect regarding a financial crime on a senior victim.
Quandary Peak backcountry skier says group that triggered avalanche on his friend left without apologizing
Skiers say an encounter in the Colorado backcountry grew ugly this past weekend when one party triggered an avalanche that swept the member of another group through a couloir at Quandary Peak. Avon resident Trevor Carlson said that on Sunday morning, April 21, he and his three friends were skiing...
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