Category Archives: Local News

Hotel Robbery Suspects on the Run

Hotel Robbery Suspects on the Run

A robbery has been reported at a hotel on Kelly Johnson Blvd Tuesday morning. At about 12:30am, the guest was awakened by a knock on his door. When he answered 3 suspects entered, demanding money. One of the suspects struck the guest, and the suspect’s gun went off. No one was hit. The suspects got…MORE

Police Looking for Pair of Armed Robbers

Police Looking for Pair of Armed Robbers

Colorado Springs Police are looking for a pair of armed robbers.  Last night, two masked men with guns held up a Walgreens at Woodmen and Rangewood.  No one was hurt. MORE

Blizzard Conditions Hit Colorado Springs

Blizzard Conditions Hit Colorado Springs

Blizzard conditions paralyzed parts of the Pikes Peak region Tuesday morning. Snow, and wind gusts over 40 miles per hour forced the closure of Highway 83 between Flying Horse Drive and Franktown. Highway 24 was also shut down between the Springs and Limon. All major school districts in the area were also closed. Most flights…MORE

Sexually Violent Predator in Briargate

Sexually Violent Predator in Briargate

Colorado Springs Police have released information about a sexually violent predator who is living in the Briargate area on supervised arrest. He is Mario Guiterrez, and is currently living at 2706 Northridge Drive.MORE

Police Issue Warrant for Former Worship Leader

Police Issue Warrant for Former Worship Leader

Park County has issued an arrest warrant for Torin Smith and his wife Rena Smith. Torin is the former worship leader at Praise Mountain in Lake George. He failed to appear in court on Monday for a motions hearing. Tuesday morning Rena Smith failed to show up for her sentencing hearing. Rena was found guilty…MORE

Air Force Academy Reinforcing Athletic Code of Conduct After Hazing Incidents

Air Force Academy Reinforcing Athletic Code of Conduct After Hazing Incidents

The Air Force Academy’s athletic program will get an ombudsman to deal with complaints and a new system for cadets to anonymously report concerns after two hazing incidents since late 2016.  The Gazette is reporting that cases are pending against a pair of cadets on the Academy’s swimming team.  Another incident involved the school’s men’s…MORE

Police Looking for Information After Vehicle Found with Bullet Holes

Police Looking for Information After Vehicle Found with Bullet Holes

Springs police are checking with local hospitals after they made a startling discovery late Sunday night. A blood-stained car riddled with bullet holes was found near the Wal-Mart at Razorback and Highway 83. No persons were found in the area when police arrived. Police were called just after 10 about reports that someone was shooting…MORE

Police Chase Ends in Arrest

Police Chase Ends in Arrest

A search is over for a wanted man.  Monday afternoon, police chased a person involved in an attempted murder case.  The suspect drove an SUV through a fence near Powers and Hancock, causing $13,000 dollars in damage.  The vehicle was later found abandoned near Murray and Platte.   Angel Wall was later taken into custody…MORE

Mark Redwine Trial Date Set

Mark Redwine Trial Date Set

A trial is set for this summer for a man accused of killing his son in southwestern Colorado. Mark Redwine will face a four-week jury trial beginning in late June in Durango. He’s facing second-degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old boy, Dylan Redwine, who was from Monument. In 2012, Dylan was on a…MORE

Two Men Arrested in Robberies of 6 Banks

Two Men Arrested in Robberies of 6 Banks

Two men from Colorado Springs accused of holding-up at least a half-dozen banks are now behind bars. 49-year-old Robert Maestes and 32-year-old Allen Vigil were booked Tuesday on six counts of robbery. Police say from last August to December, Maestes and Vigil robbed six banks around the city. Officers believe they may also be responsible…MORE