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Incident Date March 19, 2010 Time 8:00:00 AM Division Stetson Hills Shift I
Title Cold Accident Reporting Location Citywide
Summary The Colorado Springs Police Department is now on Accident Alert Status. Drivers are reminded if they are involved in a traffic accident with no fatality or injury requiring medical attention, no driver involved is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and no damage to public property such as a street sign or utility pole has occurred, drivers should exchange information and follow the procedure for completing a counter (cold) report. Drivers can either pick up a traffic accident report form at any of the police department substations or they can go on line at Springsgov.com and go to the CSPD homepage/Forms & Documents/Counter Reporting.
Adults Arrested
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Ritz       444-3140
Incident Date March 18, 2010 Time 1:26:00 AM Division Stetson Hills Shift III
Title Disturbance Location 1629 Keaton Ln
Summary Officers responded to a disturbance call at 1629 Keaton Ln. at approximately 1:26AM. Upon arrival officers located the resident of the address, along with two other friends. During the investigation, Officers discovered the resident was hosting a party with approximately 40 people when a fight erupted inside of the house. A black male, described to be wearing red and black clothing pulled out a handgun and fired three times into the ceiling of the house, during the fight. One of the guests of the party drove himself to St. Francis Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. The suspect was not identified by the resident or any of his guests and was reported to have crashed the party. The investigation is ongoing.
Adults Arrested None
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Black       444-7270
Incident Date March 17, 2010 Time 4:54:00 PM Division Sand Creek Shift II
Title Assault Location 3650 Airport Rd #8
Summary On 03/17/2010 at about 1729 hrs, Sand Creek officers responded to 3650 Airport Rd #8 on a report of a cold assault. When officers contacted the victim, she stated that a friend of hers had borrowed her car and not returned it after she made numerous requests for him to do so. On this date, she sent her friend a message telling him to return the car or she would report it as stolen. A few hours later an unidentified white male forced his into the apartment, knocking the victim down. He then got on top of her and began to strangle her with a "do-rag". The male eventually left the apartment after assaulting the victim. The assault is believed to be related to the friend not returning the car.
Adults Arrested
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Comte       444-7270
Incident Date March 17, 2010 Time 1:30:00 AM Division Gold Hill Shift II
Title Other Location 725 W. Cimarron St, Express Inn
Summary On 03/17/10, at 0134 hrs, Officers responded to a report of an older woman who had fallen down some exterior stairs at the Express Inn. Investigation revealed the woman was taking a dog for a walk and the dog tripped her as she was going down the stairway. Upon arrival, police and CSFD observed the dog leash was wrapped tightly around the woman's leg. The woman was transported to the hospital for head injuries. Alcohol was a factor.
Adults Arrested
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Harris       385-2125
Incident Date March 16, 2010 Time 12:02:00 AM Division Sand Creek Shift III
Title Pursuit Location Coleridge Dr. and Pikes Peak Ave
Summary On March 16, 2010 at 12:02AM, Officer J. Mitchell attempted to stop a vehicle at Airport Rd. and Academy Blvd. The vehicle began to drive away, and Officer Mitchell engaged in a short pursuit through the poet streets.

The suspect drove into the Shannon Glen Apartments, and the driver jumped out of the car while the car was still moving. The car then drove through a fence and struck two parked cars causing minor damage. The suspect ran through the apartment complex and encountered several officers who arrested him for Vehicular Eluding.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Adults Arrested
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Black       444-7270
Incident Date March 15, 2010 Time 2:30:00 PM Division Metro VNI Shift I
Title Narcotics - Vice Activity Location 800 N. Nevada Ave & 1408 N. Weber St.
Summary On Monday, March 15, 2010 at approximately 2:30PM hours, Metro VNI concluded an investigation into the distribution of marihuana from an individual identified as Joseph Upshaw, when he delivered 2 ounces of marihuana to an undercover detective at the Conoco Gas Station, located at 800 N. Nevada Ave. Upshaw was in possession of a loaded Smith & Wesson Model 99 .45 cal Semi-Automatic handgun when arrested. Detectives executed a search warrant at Upshaw's residence located at 1408 N. Weber St. Upon entry into Upshaw's bedroom, an unknown male was found sleeping on a sofa bed and who was later identified as Justin McDowell. McDowell resisted detectives and was taken into custody. A Ruger P85,9mm handgun was located beneath the cushion of the sofa bed on which McDowell was sleeping. McDowell also had an active warrant for Attempted 1 Degree Murder. CSPD Major Crimes was notified of McDowell's arrest and he was transported to the Police Operations Center. During a search of Upshaw's bedroom, detectives located a third handgun, identified as a Hi-Point 9mm handgun, 11 pounds of marihuana, 27 grams of mushrooms and $600.00 in US currency. Upshaw was arrested for Distribution of Marihuana and Carrying a Concealed Weapon and booked into the Criminal Justice Center. McDowell was booked on the Active warrant for Attempted Murder and Resisting Arrest. The attempted murder occurred in the area of Astrozon Blvd and Middleton Court.
Adults Arrested Upshaw, Joseph-21YOA and McDowell, Justin Thomas-22YOA
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Harmon       444-7766
Incident Date March 15, 2010 Time 6:51:00 AM Division Sand Creek Shift I
Title Traffic Crash - Fatality Location Circle Dr and Winnepeg Dr
Summary CSPD received a report of an automobile vs. pedestrian traffic accident at Circle Dr and Winnepeg Dr. Officers responded to the scene and learned that a male pedestrian had been struck in the street by a southbound automobile. The pedestrian was deceased at the scene of the collision. The pedestrian was identified as 15-year-old Ali Aashiq, a Palmer High School student. The vehicle was a 1991 Honda Accord and was driven by 19-year-old Erick Ryan of Colorado Springs. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor. Excess speed is suspected to be a factor. This incident is still under investigation and CSPD is working in collaboration with the District Attorney's Office. Any decision to file charges will be announced later and appear as an update in this ETACS
Adults Arrested
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Whitlock       444-7412
Incident Date March 15, 2010 Time 8:12:00 AM Division Metro VNI Shift I
Title Burglary Location 155 Printers Parkway #250 Center for Health
Summary On 03-15-10 Sand creek officers responded to the offices of the "Center for Health" located at 155 Printers Parkway #250 reference a break in of a doctor’s office. The following items were taken to include prescription pads, two separate doctor’s signatures stamps, DEA paper work (physician DEA numbers) and prescription narcotics were all taken during the burglary. Because of the items taken there is concern that area pharmacies could receive an increase in fraudulent prescriptions. There is no suspect information at this time. Please notify MVNI reference any in-progress cases, as well as cold cases.
Adults Arrested N/A
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Harmon       444-7766
Incident Date March 14, 2010 Time 7:40:00 PM Division Stetson Hills Shift II
Title Robbery Location 4836 Flintridge Drive
Summary On the above date and time, Officers responded to the Taste of India Grocery located at 4836 Flintridge Drive, in regards to a reported robbery. The investigation indicated that a white male suspect, in his 30’s, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, had entered the store and produced a handgun while demanding money from the clerk. During the attempt, a customer walked in the store and the suspect fled the area on foot. A k9 track was attempted and was unsuccessful in locating the suspect. There were no injuries during the incident.
Adults Arrested
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Wilson       444-3140
Incident Date March 14, 2010 Time 1:13:00 AM Division Gold Hill Shift III
Title Traffic Crash Location 1800 block S. Nevada Ave.
Summary At 0113 hours Police Dispatch was notified of a traffic crash on Nevada Ave. at Cheyenne Rd. which involved a power outage.
The investigation revealed that Traffic Unit #1 was southbound on Nevada Ave. at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a major power-line pole located on the west curbline of Nevada Ave. The pole was sheared off at the base cutting power to a one block area. The driver and three passengers were transported to Memorial Central and treated for minor injuries.
Driver #1 was processed for possible DUI and will also be cited for Reckless Driving.
City Utilities will be replacing the power pole which will take approximately eight hours starting at 6:00am. During this time only one lane of southbound Nevada will be open from St. Elmo to Cheyenne Rd.
Adults Arrested Chris M. Zazo
Media Contact Name and Phone Number:      Lt. Santos       385-2125
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