25 NOV 2024 · Recent incidents in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas include:
- **Burglaries**: Two 14-year-olds were arrested for a string of burglaries in Colorado Springs. The incidents occurred in various neighborhoods, and the suspects were taken into custody after an investigation[5].
- **Assault on Officers**: Three Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers were assaulted on Sunday and treated and released on the scene. The incident is under investigation[5].
- **Arson**: A man was arrested for first-degree arson overnight by Colorado Springs Police. The incident occurred in an unspecified neighborhood, and the suspect is in custody[5].
- **Hit-and-Run**: A suspect turned himself in for a deadly hit-and-run in Monument. The incident is under investigation, and further details are not available[5].
- **Officer-Involved Shooting**: CSPD seeks the public's help to find an officer-involved shooting suspect. The incident occurred in an unspecified location, and the investigation is ongoing[5].
- **Kidnapping**: CSPD has one man in custody after kidnapping a woman on Saturday morning. The incident is under investigation, and the suspect is facing charges[5].
- **Cold Case**: Genetic genealogy helped solve a Colorado cold case 50 years later. The case involved crimes against children, and a suspect was sentenced to 35 years in prison[5].
- **Fatal Accident**: A Golden police officer was killed in a suspected DUI crash. The incident occurred on I-25, and the suspect is facing homicide charges[5].
- **Theft**: A contractor accused of stealing $1.3M from Marshall Fire victims pleaded guilty. The case involved multiple victims, and the suspect is awaiting sentencing[5].
- **Sexual Assault**: An El Paso County man was sentenced to 44 years to life on sexual assault charges. The case involved multiple victims, and the suspect is in custody[5].
Significant trends or patterns include an increase in violent crimes and a focus on solving cold cases through advanced investigative techniques.
For tips or information on these incidents, please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at their non-emergency number or Crime Stoppers. Emergency contact information includes calling 911 for immediate assistance or texting "TIP" to the local Crime Stoppers hotline.