CRIME & SAFETY
Colorado Springs couple left with totaled cars, damaged garage after driver speeds off the road
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A couple in eastern Colorado Springs are still in shock after a driver sped down their street, ran over their neighbor's fencing, and then into both of their parked cars in their driveway, leaving them totaled. Security cameras captured the incident. Darlene Grimes says she was sleeping on her couch The post Colorado Springs couple left with totaled cars, damaged garage after driver speeds off the road appeared first on KRDO.
No sweet dreams: Person arrested after falling asleep in stolen car in southwest Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person was arrested after falling asleep inside a stolen car outside a southwest Colorado Springs home. Police were called to Shoreham Drive and Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard late Sunday night on reports of a suspicious vehicle. After running the vehicle information, officers determined the car had been stolen.
Reported bank robbery in Colorado Springs Monday afternoon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Police Department was investigating a reported bank robbery Monday afternoon. Police tell 11 News they received the call at about 12:40 p.m. for a robbery at the 1st Bank in the 1200 block of W. Garden of the Gods Rd. The business, First Bank, is on the southeast side of Centennial Boulevard and Garden of the Gods Road. It isn’t clear if a weapon was used and at the last update, police didn’t have information on how much money, if any, was taken.
Student taken into custody after bringing handgun to Colorado Springs charter school
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs police took a student into custody Monday after being notified that he had brought a handgun to school. According to an online blotter post, Colorado Springs police were notified by a charter school in the 9400 block of Vista Del Pico Boulevard, in the Banning Lewis Ranch area, that a student was in possession of a handgun.
Victim identified from shooting near Garden of the Gods Rd.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has released the identity of the victim of a shooting that happened on Sinton Road, near Garden of the Gods Road, east of I-25. CSPD says that officers responded just before midnight to a shots fired call in the 4200 block of Sinton Road. The post Victim identified from shooting near Garden of the Gods Rd. appeared first on KRDO.
Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after crash
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — At 10:38 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was called to the scene of a traffic crash between an automobile and a pedestrian on South Circle Drive and Winnepeg Drive. American Medical Response (AMR) and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) were already on the scene, providing […]
Viral motorcyclist sentenced Tuesday after 20-minute Colorado Springs to Denver ride
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The motorcyclist who recklessly drove at high speeds on Interstate 25, from Colorado Springs to Denver in just 20 minutes, was officially sentenced by a judge Tuesday. Rendon Dietzmann, 32, pled guilty to speed exhibition earlier this month, according to a spokesperson from the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office. That’s after he The post Viral motorcyclist sentenced Tuesday after 20-minute Colorado Springs to Denver ride appeared first on KRDO.
Arrest made in year-old Fountain homicide investigation
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) - The Fountain Police Department (FPD) has announced that a suspect has been arrested in the homicide investigation of Christian Cook. FPD says that on April 9, 2023, a body was found on the railroad tracks in the area of Alegre Circle and Highway 85/87. The victim was later identified as 31-year-old The post Arrest made in year-old Fountain homicide investigation appeared first on KRDO.
Attempted murder suspects among this week’s Most Wanted in the Colorado Springs area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - If you have information on any of the fugitives pictured at the top of this article that could help authorities, you’re asked to call 719-634-7867. You can remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward. You can view all of the photos...
Store employees threatened during convenience store robbery in south Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Two robbers are on the run after holding up a convenience store south of downtown Colorado Springs Sunday morning. Police say the suspects barged into the business just after 6 a.m. and helped themselves to cash and merchandise after threatening the employees. It’s unclear if one or both robbers were armed.
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