Category Archives: Local News

Man Arrested in Connection to 9 Store Robberies

Man Arrested in Connection to 9 Store Robberies

Police say they’ve snatched a man accused of robbing nine businesses in a matter of weeks. From December 11th to New Year’s Eve, several gas stations, liquor stores, Walgreen’s pharmacies and a Family Dollar store in Colorado Springs were held-up at gunpoint. 21-year-old Robert Turner is now in custody facing charges for those crimes.MORE

2nd Traffic Fatality of 2019 in Colorado Springs

2nd Traffic Fatality of 2019 in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs has now seen two traffic fatalities so far this month.  The latest was Thursday night, when a man was hit by an SUV at Academy and Austin Bluffs. The victim’s name has not been released.  Police say the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk.  No word yet on if charges will be filed.MORE

Air Force Cadet Court Martial

Air Force Cadet Court Martial

The Air Force Academy has scheduled a court-martial for cadet 2nd class, Daven Horne. The hearing begins at 8:30 Wednesday morning at the academy. Horne is being charged with unlawful use of marijuana and cocaine.MORE

Human Remains Found

Human Remains Found

Human remains were found in southern Colorado on Sunday afternoon. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Las Animas County sheriff’s office after the remains were discovered near an abandoned truck stop along I-25 north of Trinidad. The coroner is working to identify the remains and determine a cause of death.MORE

Elected Officials in Colorado Getting Raises

Elected Officials in Colorado Getting Raises

All elected officials in Colorado are getting raises starting Thursday.  It’s due to a change in state law approved four years ago.  The Gazette reports that El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder is getting a $42,000 raise, boosting his yearly pay to $153,000.  El Paso County sheriff’s commanders make about $108,000 per year, but commanders…MORE

Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

An El Paso County teacher is behind bars for allegedly possessing child pornography. The sheriff’s office arrested 28-year-old Patrick McMahon at Ellicott High School on Monday and charged him with sexual exploitation of a child. Ellicott school administrators don’t believe the crimes happened on campus and that none of their students were victims. McMahon is…MORE

2 Suspects Behind Bars For Fatal December Shooting

2 Suspects Behind Bars For Fatal December Shooting

Two people are now behind bars for their alleged role in a deadly shooting. CSPD captured 20-year-old Savino Anceno last Friday. 22-year-old Saphire Nicks was previously arrested as well. Both suspects are facing first-degree murder for the shooting of 32-year-old Nicholas Romero. He was killed outside the Windmill Apartments on Lacy Lane on December 8,…MORE

More Legal Troubles for Patrick Frazee

More Legal Troubles for Patrick Frazee

Patrick Frazee is already expected to face a lengthy court battle, accused of murdering his missing fiancé Kelsey Berreth.  Now the 32-year-old Florissant man is now facing a civil lawsuit brought by Kelsey’s parents. Berreth’s parents allege Frazee inflicted physical, emotional and mental harm on Berreth before, during and after her presumed death.  She hasn’t…MORE

More Developments in Kelsey Berreth Case

More Developments in Kelsey Berreth Case

ABC News is reporting a woman in Twin Falls, Idaho is under suspicion for possible involvement in the disappearance of Kelsey Berreth. The female, an unidentified 32 year old nurse from Twin Falls may have had something to do with Berreth’s cellphone, which was recovered from Idaho. The phone was pinged to a location in…MORE

Men Arrested After Shots Fired in Southern Colorado Springs

Men Arrested After Shots Fired in Southern Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs police arrested two men Wednesday morning after a getting a call of shots fired on Whitewood drive on the city’s southeast side. Neighbors heard the gunfire and reported two men sitting in a vehicle. When police arrived they searched the car and found two weapons and shell casings. Their identities have not been…MORE