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Illegal Pot Grow Raided in Black Forest

Illegal Pot Grow Raided in Black Forest

Two men are under arrest after a raid on an illegal pot grow in Black Forest Wednesday. Deputies seized more than 360 plants, heroin, cocaine and 25 firearms along with thousands of rounds of ammunition.  It happened on Holmes road, near the Cathedral Pines Trailhead.  Authorities have not released the identity of the suspects who…MORE

Drug Bust in Custer County

Drug Bust in Custer County

Two Cuban nationals are behind bars after a drug bust in Custer County. Authorities executed a search warrant at a home in Westcliffe on Tuesday and discovered 125 marijuana plants, along with cocaine and pot growing equipment. 35 year olds Serguey Palomino and Yenny Hernandez were arrested for their alleged connection to the illegal operation.…MORE

Skeleton Craze in Manitou Springs

Skeleton Craze in Manitou Springs

The city of Manitou Springs is getting in the Halloween spirit. Shasta Laue from the arts center says later this month they will hand out skeletons to 35 downtown businesses to decorate their storefronts as a part of the annual Skeleton Craze. In addition, there will be graveyard tours. If you happen to be in…MORE

Sexually Violent Predator Living in Colorado Springs

Sexually Violent Predator Living in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs police want you to know about a sexually violent predator living in the area.  56 year old Mark White is now living at 425 Prairie Road. His criminal history includes a conviction of four counts of aggravated sexual battery in 2009 in Virginia. He’s a white male, 5’10, 175 pounds with blond hair…MORE

New Lawsuit Against USA Diving

New Lawsuit Against USA Diving

A new sexual abuse lawsuit against USA Diving claims leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs tolerate and often facilitate the sexual abuse of children by coaches and other adults.  The Gazette reports there are 50 plaintiffs in the case, filed in Federal Court in Indiana.  There has been no comment from the…MORE

Explosion Near Fort Carson

Explosion Near Fort Carson

There were some minor injuries to local law enforcement members after an explosion near Gate 12 at Fort Carson, near Highway 115 on Tuesday. The incident involved training by the Colorado Springs police department. Multiple agencies responded to the scene and confirmed there was no criminal activity. Six officers were involved and they suffered minor…MORE

More People Using The Colorado Springs Airport

More People Using The Colorado Springs Airport

Nearly 1.2 million people traveled through the Colorado Springs airport during the first eight months of the year. That is nearly 13% higher compared to the same period of 2017. 590,000 individuals have flown out of the airport from January to late August, showing a 19-percent increase from last year.MORE

Fort Carson Performing Controlled Burns

Fort Carson Performing Controlled Burns

From early October through the end of the year, Fort Carson will be conducting prescribed burns on various training areas. Officials at the mountain post say the burns will happen on days with favorable weather conditions in an effort to decrease the chances of wildfires.MORE

Larkspur Offering Reward for Information on Vandalism

Larkspur Offering Reward for Information on Vandalism

The town of Larkspur is offering a $2,000 dollar reward for information about a vandal. In late August and again in mid-September, someone shot at least nine 45 caliber bullets into the electronic message board in front of the Larkspur Town Hall. Investigators believe it may be the same person responsible for both cases of…MORE

Gunshot Detection System Tests in Colorado Springs

Gunshot Detection System Tests in Colorado Springs

A new Gunshot Detection System was tested on Tuesday in some southeastern Colorado Springs neighborhoods. Sensors with smart microphones can send an alert to CSPD over cell phone networks whenever a gun is fired in that vicinity. The Valley Hi, Park Hill and Pikes Peak Park neighborhoods near Fountain and Chelton were chosen because those…MORE

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