Category Archives: Local News

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

Fort Carson Soldier Being Sought on Murder Charges

Fort Carson Soldier Being Sought on Murder Charges

A Fort Carson soldier is being sought by police after he allegedly killed his wife. 21 year old Peter Van Bawi Lian is accused of killing his wife 23 year old Khuang Par, who lived in Indianapolis. Authorities say Lian flew from the springs to Indianapolis to commit the murder, then fled to Thailand. Par’s…MORE

Man Arrested in Unsolved Crime

Man Arrested in Unsolved Crime

A man reportedly tied to a cold-case murder will be tried as an adult. 46-year-old James Japol is behind bars for the 1988 death of Mary Lynn Vialpando. Papol was arrested last year after DNA linked him to the unsolved crime. Vialpando was found raped and murdered in Old Colorado City. Papol, was only 15…MORE

Man Shoots Himself in Front of Police

Man Shoots Himself in Front of Police

A man committed suicide in front of Springs Police Monday. A 911 caller said someone shot themselves in front of a home near Union and Research. When police arrived a man came out with a gun. He ignored officer’s commands to drop the weapon and shot himself. He died at an area hospital. Authorities confirmed…MORE