CRIME & SAFETY
Pueblo man shot, killed by police identified; one officer remains on paid leave
A man who was shot and killed by police during an incident at an RV park April 17 has been identified. Ronald James Courtney, 61, of Pueblo, died from a gunshot wound sustained during an incident involving Pueblo police officers, according to a Wednesday social media post from Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter.
WATCH: Pueblo Mayor addresses crime with law enforcement
The full press conference can be viewed via the video player above. (PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham was joined by the Pueblo Police Department’s (PPD) Chief of Police and the Special Agent in charge of the FBI’s Denver Field Office to address recent homicides and gun violence in the community on Tuesday morning, April 23. […]
Pueblo police say homicide was caught on surveillance footage and ShotSpotter technology
An alleged homicide in which a 27-year-old man was shot and killed earlier this month was caught on surveillance footage as well as ShotSpotter technology, according to an arrest affidavit authored by the Pueblo Police Department. Police initially found a man, later identified as Adams, dead in a vehicle in...
Pueblo police seize 16 firearms and narcotics in 10-day sweep
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) said over 10 days, officers were able to execute search warrants which led to the seizure of multiple firearms and narcotics. According to PPD, between April 6 and April 16, police executed two search warrants that led to the seizure of:
Homicides up 86% in Pueblo; City, FBI officials discuss plans to address rising crime
City officials and the FBI held a press conference Tuesday to draw attention to rising crime and homicides in Pueblo. During the Tuesday morning conference, the FBI announced a major joint summer operation to counter gangs in Pueblo, while city officials discussed local efforts to counter gang and gun violence.
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...
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.
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