On June 8, 2013, officers from the Sand Creek Division CET team conducted a traffic stop on a female driver. During the stop, officers found that the female was in possession of numerous forged checks. The female was arrested for numerous outstanding warrants and for being in possession of the forged checks. This investigation is covered under ETAC #18274.
CET officers conducted additional follow-up and developed enough information to apply for a series of search warrants.
On June 17, 2013, a group of officers and detectives from the Financial Crimes executed two separate search warrants on two different locations.
The officers recovered stolen items and numerous laptop computers which contained evidence of identity theft. One male party was taken into custody for being in possession of Methamphetamine.
This investigation is continuing…
Summary
Aaron Burch
Adults Arrested
Lt. Anderson - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
18309
Record ID
June 17, 2013
Incident Date
12:49:00 AM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift III
Division
Other
Title
Mountain Av and Tower Rd
Location
On 6/17/13 at approximately 12:49AM Officer Varnell and Officer White were dispatched to the area of Mountain Av and Tower Rd regarding two males trying to break into cars and/or steal cars.
While the officers were checking the area, they located a stolen Dodge Durango parked in the area. The reporting party called to say she could see the two males back in the area. Officer Varnell and Officer White located the two males at Mountain Av and Tower Rd.
The reporting party identified the two males detained by Officer White And Officer Varnell as the two males she saw trying car doors. The reporting party also saw one of the males enter a vehicle parked on Tower Rd.
Thomas Copeland, a 24 year old male, and James Adamson, a 19 year old male, were were arrested for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass and Conspiracy. The incident is still under investigation and additional victims may be identified.
Summary
Thomas Copeland and James Adamson
Adults Arrested
Lt. Santos - 385-2125
PD Contact & Number
18306
Record ID
June 16, 2013
Incident Date
12:57:00 AM
Time
Falcon -- Shift III
Division
Traffic Crash
Title
6400 Centennial Bl
Location
Officers of the Falcon Division were dispatched to the area of Centennial Bl and Vindicator Dr to investigate a reported roll over traffic crash. Investigation revealed a single vehicle was traveling southbound on Centennial Bl at a high rate of speed when it crossed the center median, flipping onto its roof and ejecting the driver. The investigation is continuing at this time. Centennial Bl is shut down southbound from Vindicator Dr and northbound from Crested Butte Cir. Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.
UPDATE: As of 3:06AM all lanes of northbound and southbound Centennial Bl are opened for through traffic.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Edmondson - 444-7240
PD Contact & Number
18305
Record ID
June 15, 2013
Incident Date
9:27:00 PM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Assault
Title
3003 Mallard Dr.
Location
On 06/15/2013 at approximately 9:27 PM Officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department were dispatched to 3003 Mallard Dr in regards to a shooting. Initial information received was the fact that a lone male had been shot and a suspect was seen fleeing the area. When officers arrived they found the victim lying on the sidewalk being tended to by members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department medical personnel. The victim was transported to a local hospital with a single gunshot wound to the chest. As of the time of this writing the investigation is still ongoing. Once at the hospital it was determined that the victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Summary
0
Adults Arrested
Lt. Lofgren - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
18304
Record ID
June 15, 2013
Incident Date
6:42:00 PM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift II
Division
Assault
Title
2100 Boston Terrace
Location
On 06/15/2013 Officers responded to the 2100 block of Boston Terrace reference a family disturbance. A male and female were involved in a fight, the female acquired a knife and stabbed the male in the arm and chest. This was not a domestic violence incident. He ran to a neighbor's house and was provided medical attention until AMR arrived. He was taken to a local hospital and treated for a knife wound. The female was taken to a local hospital, treated for minor injuries and will be transported to the Criminal Justice Center.
Summary
Brianna Baker
Adults Arrested
Lt. Harris - 385-2125
PD Contact & Number
18303
Record ID
June 15, 2013
Incident Date
1:00:00 PM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift I
Division
Death
Title
18 Wolfe Ave.
Location
On Saturday 06/15/2013 at 1300 hours, Patrol Officers from the Gold Hill Division were dispatched to 18 Wolfe Ave., to check the welfare of the elderly female resident, who had not been seen by neighbors during the past four days. Officers were able to gain entry into the residence with assistance from the landlord. The elderly female resident was found deceased inside the residence. A Deputy from the El Paso County Coroner's Office did respond to the scene to assist with the investigation. Foul play is not suspected. At the conclusion of the on scene investigation, the Coroner's Office maintained control of the deceased, and will make proper notifications to family members.
Summary
N/A
Adults Arrested
Lt. Feese - 385-2125
PD Contact & Number
18302
Record ID
June 15, 2013
Incident Date
8:45:00 AM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift I
Division
Other
Title
Citywide
Location
The Colorado Springs Police Department is no longer on accident alert and we are no longer on Priority 1 dispatch status.
Summary
N/A
Adults Arrested
Lt. Anderson - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
18300
Record ID
June 14, 2013
Incident Date
10:49:00 PM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Traffic Crash
Title
4000 E Airport Rd.
Location
On 06/14/2013 at approximately 10:42 PM officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department were dispatched to the area of 4000 E Airport Rd in regards to a traffic accident. Upon officers arrival they discovered multiple vehicles involved in the accident which required both directions of Airport Rd to be closed. Airport Rd was closed from Ruskin Dr to approximately the 4100 block of Airport RD. Investigation revealed that a Chevy truck was east bound on Airport when the driver of the truck swerved and struck a west bound white sedan. After striking the sedan the Chevy truck continued east crossing the center line and striking a blue Dodge Durango head on. At the time of this investigation injuries are minor however drivers from the two struck vehicles were transported to local hospitals. The driver of the Chevy truck fled the scene on foot prior to officer’s arrival. At the completion of the accident investigation both directions of Airport Rd were re-opened.
Summary
0
Adults Arrested
Lt. Lofgren - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
18299
Record ID
June 14, 2013
Incident Date
9:00:00 PM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Disturbance
Title
970 N Murray Blvd
Location
On 06/14/2013 at 9:00 PM Colorado Springs Police Officers were dispatched to 970 N Murray Blvd in regards to a disturbance involving shots fired. On arrival officers observed multiple people in the area. When officers arrived in the North parking lot of the Murray Hill apartments, officers located several shotgun shells and brass shell casings lying in the parking lot. During the investigation it was also found that two cars in the parking lot were hit by rounds during the shooting. Officers were unable to locate any victims of the shooting. Officers did recover a stolen firearm during the investigation. No arrests at this time pending further investigation.
Summary
0
Adults Arrested
Lt. Lofgren - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
18298
Record ID
June 14, 2013
Incident Date
9:05:00 AM
Time
Information Services -- Shift I
Division
Other
Title
Citywide
Location
DUE TO MUTUAL AID WITH EPSO ON WILDFIRE, CSPD IS CURRENTLY ON ACCIDENT ALERT STATUS AND ON PRIORITY ONE DISPATCH STATUS ONLY. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO CONTACT CSPD AND CSFD VIA 911 FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES ONLY AT THIS TIME. FOR NON-LIFE THREATENING AND COLD MATTERS, THE PUBLIC IS ASKED TO CONTACT 444-7000 AFTER CSPD HAS PROVIDED A MEDIA RELEASE ABOUT RESUMING NORMAL RESPONSE OPERATIONS.
ACCIDENT ALERT STATUS PROCEDURES: 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.
