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Patrick Frazee Found Guilty in Murder of Kelsey Berreth

Patrick Frazee Found Guilty in Murder of Kelsey Berreth

Monday afternoon a jury found Patrick Frazee guilty on all 6 counts in the murder of his fiancé Kelsey Berreth. The judge moved to sentencing directly after the guilty verdict was reached. Frazee received the maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole with an additional 156 years, plus 5 years with…MORE

Surprise Witness in Patrick Frazee Trial

Surprise Witness in Patrick Frazee Trial

There was a surprise witness Friday afternoon at the Patrick Frazee trial in Cripple Creek. An inmate housed next to Frazee in the Teller County jail testified on behalf of the prosecution that Frazee passed him notes, asking if he had any gang connections because Frazee wanted to kill his former girlfriend Krystal Kenney. She…MORE

Pikes Peak Summit House Work Moves Indoors

Pikes Peak Summit House Work Moves Indoors

Crews working on the Pikes Peak Summit House project are about to take their efforts indoors for the winter.  Exterior work will come to a temporary end soon.  Project managers said Thursday the building has been sealed to prevent snow from entering, which will allow them to work on the interior over the winter.  …MORE

Body Discovered Near Mobile Home Lot

Body Discovered Near Mobile Home Lot

Colorado Springs Police are trying to identify a body found behind the El Moro Mobile Home lot in a river bed. The deceased male was discovered November 9th. Authorities say the man has a tattoo on his left hand of the letter “n” and a banner tattoo on his left arm. He’s approximately 64 years…MORE

Daycare Facility Hiding 26 Children Behind False Wall

Daycare Facility Hiding 26 Children Behind False Wall

Colorado Springs Police say they will pursue appropriate charges against a daycare center owner who allegedly hid children behind a false wall in her home.  Officers were doing a welfare check Wednesday at Play Mountain Place on Williamette Avenue over complaints that the business was caring for too many children.  Investigators say the owner did…MORE

Grand Jury Finds CSPD Officers Justified in De’von Bailey Shooting

Grand Jury Finds CSPD Officers Justified in De’von Bailey Shooting

No criminal charges are being filed against two Colorado Springs Police officers in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old De’von Bailey.  District Attorney Dan May released a statement saying a grand jury found both officers justified in their use of deadly force when they shot and killed Bailey back on August 3rd. The Bailey’s attorney, Lori…MORE

Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Starting Fire at Acacia Senior Center

Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Starting Fire at Acacia Senior Center

A man is facing charges after allegedly starting a fire at a senior center and then attacking a Colorado Springs Police Officer.  Investigators say the suspect, 41-year-old Javier Abeyta, set an intentional fire at the Acacia Senior Center on East Platte Avenue Wednesday afternoon.  An officer was hit while trying to apprehend Abeyta and a…MORE

Fatal Crash Marks 39 Traffic Fatalities in Colorado Springs This Year

Fatal Crash Marks 39 Traffic Fatalities in Colorado Springs This Year

One person is dead after a hit and run accident in Colorado Springs Wednesday night. Police say the crash happened at about 7:45 at South Nevada and Motor Way and they’re looking for a dark colored SUV. When police arrived they found a man lying in the roadway. This is the 39th death on the…MORE

CSPD Investigating After Fatal Shooting

CSPD Investigating After Fatal Shooting

One person is dead after he was the victim of a gunshot after a shooting at an apartment complex Wednesday night.   Officers were called to the Summit Creek Apartments near Chelton and Jet Wing Drive around 7:15 last night.  Police are questioning a person of interest in the case.  While the El Paso County…MORE

Springs Police Investigate Stolen Police Cruiser Crash

Springs Police Investigate Stolen Police Cruiser Crash

Springs Police continue their investigation after a woman stole and crashed a Colorado Springs Police cruiser on Saturday.   Police say the woman jumped into the cruiser early Saturday morning as officers were investigating a disturbance on North Nevada near Garden of the Gods.  A few minutes later, officers found the cruiser wrecked near Penrose…MORE