CRIME & SAFETY
Hiker finds locked box on Colorado trail, breaking it open to shocking surprise
You never know what you'll find on the trail in Colorado, and sometimes, items that are found should be handled with care. According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, a woman was hiking in an unincorporated part of the county in recent days when she found a small lock box. Curious and unable to open the lockbox on-site, she decided to take it home to see if she could get into it. ...
I-70 closure following semi-truck crash
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Interstate 70 closed Tuesday morning after an eastbound semi-truck crossed the median and crashed into another vehicle. Colorado State Patrol (CSP) officials received a call about the crash at 3:20 a.m. A semi-truck driven by a Denver-area resident crossed the median into the westbound lanes and collided with a semi-truck trailer.
WATCH: Colorado State Patrol shows off device used to stop suspects during chases
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado State Patrol showed off a piece of tech called The Grappler this week. The tethering device is used to “safely” stop suspects, according to Colorado State Patrol. It is used mostly for vehicles that are fleeing law enforcement. “The Patrol has 24...
Colorado ranks fourth in country for road rage incidents
(COLORADO) — According to a report by Consumer Affairs, Colorado ranks number four in the top states with the most road rage in the country, behind Louisiana, New Mexico, and Montana. According to the report, released on April 30, 2024, congested roads across the state, especially in large cities, appeared to contribute to the higher […]
Three Colorado police officers nominated for award
HOTCHKISS, Colo. (KREX) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced Agents James Fuller, Travis Peck, and Richard Tifft recieved Honorable Mention Awards in the 31st Annual TOP COPS Awards. These awards, organized by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), honor outstanding police work nationwide. Agents Fuller, Peck...
Opponents of Colorado law enforcement misconduct bill propose working group
Advocates for law enforcement asked Colorado legislators to end consideration of a bill that would add protections for officers who accuse a fellow officer of misconduct, and they instead proposed a working group to collaborate on alternative legislation over the summer. A letter addressed to Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon and state Rep. Leslie Herod, […] The post Opponents of Colorado law enforcement misconduct bill propose working group appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Exclusive interview: Colorado’s attorney general on justice for Elijah McClain, and the ‘significant impact’ of the trials for officers and paramedics
In his first in-depth interview about the trials for officers and paramedics charged with killing Elijah McClain, Colorado’s attorney general said his office helped achieve “a measure of justice,” and that “the best we can do is to honor his memory.”. Phil Weiser’s office convened the...
Bill would help create victims services fund for Colorado
DENVER — A bill making its way through the Colorado statehouse would set up a permanent funding solution for crime victims services here. "People don't really think about victims services until you need them. Nobody thinks they're going to be a victim," said Brie Franklin, Executive Director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
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