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John Williams Declared Incompetent to Stand Trial Again

John Williams Declared Incompetent to Stand Trial Again

A man who suffered a stroke after being accused of murdering his girlfriend is still not competent to stand trial in Fremont County.  The judge in the case of John Williams announced Wednesday that doctors had again declared Williams incompetent.  Williams was accused of the murder of Rebecca Magallanes after part of her body was…MORE

More Details Emerge in Teen Murder-Suicide Case South of Fountain

More Details Emerge in Teen Murder-Suicide Case South of Fountain

Law enforcement is still working on why an 18-year old man from Littleton killed a girl, drove down I-25 and committed suicide south of Fountain. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock says Samuel Hoffman has no ties to southern Colorado. Hoffman was expelled from Littleton High School because of personal problems in 2019. It’s believed Hoffman…MORE

Blaze Breaks Out at Closed Denny’s Restaurant

Blaze Breaks Out at Closed Denny’s Restaurant

  Fire investigators are looking into what caused a blaze in a building on Bijou west of I-25 on Tuesday. A neighbor contacted the fire department about smoke at the old Denny’s restaurant at about 3:40. When firefighters arrived, they declared a second alarm. 40 firemen battled the flames which looked to have started on…MORE

Stabbing Spree Perpetrator Identified

Stabbing Spree Perpetrator Identified

The identity of the man responsible for stabbing 8 people in Colorado Springs Monday morning has been released. Arrest records show 39-year-old Rene Miller went on a 40-minute stabbing rampage at 8th and Cimarron, America the Beautiful Park and then at Tejon and Boulder streets. Court documents say Miller was wearing a white blanket while…MORE

Lizeth Rodriguez Sentenced For Aggravated Robbery

Lizeth Rodriguez Sentenced For Aggravated Robbery

A shooting claimed the life of 17-year-old Luis Chavez on November 5th of 2018. Prosecutors say Lizeth Rodriguez lured the teen to a home and her boyfriend Angel Martinez robbed and killed Chavez. Relatives believe Chavez was targeted because he was pictured showing off money on social media. Rodriguez was sentenced to 27-years in prison…MORE

Monument Grows Closer to Naming New Police Chief

Monument Grows Closer to Naming New Police Chief

The town of Monument is getting closer to finding their new Police Chief. The town posted the names of three finalists for the position on its Facebook page Tuesday night.  Two of the candidates are local, including Monument Police Officer Ted Fiocchi and Colorado Springs Police Lieutenant Robert Weber.  The other finalist is Sean Hemingway,…MORE

Police Investigating Murder-Suicide Near Ray Nixon Power Plant

Police Investigating Murder-Suicide Near Ray Nixon Power Plant

What started out as a shots fired call, turned into a murder-suicide involving two teenagers near the Ray Nixon Power Plant near I-25 south of Fountain on Tuesday night.  Douglas County Sheriff’s officials are working with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on this case. The names of those involved have not been released. Teen…MORE

More Details Emerging In Stabbing Spree Downtown

More Details Emerging In Stabbing Spree Downtown

Colorado Springs Police are still sorting through the details following a stabbing spree which left 8 injured.  Lieutenant James Sokolik says officers don’t believe the suspect knew the victims when he attacked them Monday morning near downtown. Two victims were able to hold the man down until investigators arrived.  There’s no word on charges and…MORE

Colorado Department of Public Safety Received 90 Reports of Drone Sightings

Colorado Department of Public Safety Received 90 Reports of Drone Sightings

The Colorado Department of Public Safety says investigators have found no evidence of criminal activity in the mysterious drone sightings over the northern part of the state.  The agency says they’ve received 90 reports of drone sightings at the Colorado Information Analysis Center since November 23rd.  14 sightings were confirmed to be owned by drone…MORE

Proposed Colorado Bill Would Ban Drivers From Using Cell Phones

Proposed Colorado Bill Would Ban Drivers From Using Cell Phones

  Colorado lawmakers are once again looking at banning drivers from using hand held cell phones in their car. The proposal has failed three times before.   The latest bill would make the first offense a $50 fine. For the second offense it’s will be a $100 fine. Every fine after that will be $200.…MORE