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Fremont Co. murder suspect unable to be placed on pre-trial GPS monitoring after PR bond release
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A murder suspect in the death of a baby in Cañon City will not be placed on GPS monitoring as a condition of his release on bond after KRDO13 Investigates learned Fremont County does not offer GPS monitoring for people released on bond pre-trial. This revelation came to a head The post Fremont Co. murder suspect unable to be placed on pre-trial GPS monitoring after PR bond release appeared first on KRDO.
Grand jury indicts 23 suspects in illegal marijuana operation run partly out of Pueblo County
A large drug trafficking organization partly operated out of Pueblo County has been targeted through the grand jury indictments of 23 defendants accused by federal, state and local law enforcement officials of illegally manufacturing and processing marijuana products for sale out of state. According to a press release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, nine of the 23 suspects have been arrested in Pueblo, Fremont and El Paso counties. Prosecution is being handled by the 11th Judicial...
Sheriff Smith hires controversial former Florence Police Chief
Former Chief DeLaurentis retired during a time when he and a former city manager were accused of sexual harassment and a subsequent failed legal settlement cover-up (Originally published 04.11.24) Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith confirmed this past week that he has hired the controversial former Florence Police Chief Michael DeLaurentis...
Man arrested after “barricade situation”
(CANON CITY, Colo.) — On Saturday, April 20, around 2 p.m. The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) posted to their Facebook page about an active situation on the 1000 block of Allison Avenue in Cañon City, Colorado. CCPD initially asked people to avoid the area and then later posted an update, explaining the situation. A […]
Car fire on Highway 24 closes lane of traffic
(TELLER COUNTY, Colo.) — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said a vehicle fire happened in the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23 on westbound Highway 24. According to CSP, the fire was reported at around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday on westbound HWY 24 at Chipita Park Road near Cascade-Chipita Park in Teller County. CSP said as of […]
New Chief of Staff at Custer County Sheriff’s Office is still under investigation by Colorado Bureau of Investigation and District Attorney’s Office
Two weeks ago, in response to the Tribune’s questions about the hiring of the former Florence Police Chief Michael DeLaurentis, Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith stated, “[Regarding] Mike DeLaurentis, there is no evidence that Chief DeLaurentis was involved in any crime in the Town of Florence. While there, outside investigations were completed by the Fountain Police Dept, 11th JD DA, CBI and the new city manager.” This statement by Sheriff Smith is not accurate.
One year after return to Pueblo West, Fourth of July Wet Parade may again get the axe
Last year's Fourth of July Wet Parade may very well have been the last in Pueblo West, as metro district staff report they've been unable to find a company willing to provide security for the event this year. Interim District Manager Christian Heyn told the metro district board during its...
Dozen law enforcement agencies in Colorado, Florida bust illegal marijuana operation
CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) - Law enforcement is still looking for a dozen suspects tied to an illegal marijuana operation, involving federal employees, and spanning multiple states, including Colorado, Kansas, and Florida. According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI), 23 suspects are indicted for an illegal marijuana operation that was headquartered outside of Canon The post Dozen law enforcement agencies in Colorado, Florida bust illegal marijuana operation appeared first on KRDO.
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