On 01/14/2013, 1214 hrs., Falcon Division officers were dispatched to a townhome in the 1400 block of Ledge Rock Ter. to investigate a home invasion. Officers contacted the victim and determined that a single suspect had entered her garage, while she was in it, walked up to her and punched her in the mouth. The suspect then left the area southbound. Officers followed the footprints to a wooded area behind the townhomes on Territory Tr. where a K-9 was called out. K-9 tracked the footprints to a storage facility in the 4900 block of List Dr., where evidence showed the suspect entered the passenger side of a vehicle and left the area in the vehicle. Suspect described as an older white male, 5 ft. 11 in., 170 lbs., wearing a blue hooded jacket and green pants. As far as officers could determine, the suspect was not armed with any type of weapon.
Summary
None
Adults Arrested
Lt. Stromer - 444-7240
PD Contact & Number
17611
Record ID
January 14, 2013
Incident Date
11:59:00 AM
Time
Professional Standards -- Shift I
Division
Suspicious Circumstances
Title
222 Bassett Drive
Location
UPDATE: A person of interest is being questioned. It appears there was a burglary in progress when the two victims returned to the home. The suspect shot both victims before fleeing the scene.
The names of the victims will not be released until next of kin has been notified.
Officers responded to above address in reference to a shots fired call.
Upon arrival, they found two deceased adults with apparent signs of trauma inside the home.
Violent Crimes investigators and the Metro Crime Lab responded to the scene to conduct interviews and collect evidence.
There are multiple witnesses being interviewed at this time.
Summary
None
Adults Arrested
Ms. Miller - 444-7412
PD Contact & Number
17610
Record ID
January 14, 2013
Incident Date
10:31:00 AM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift I
Division
Robbery
Title
621 N. Union Bl / Papa John's Pizza
Location
The Colorado Springs Police was notified of a Robbery in Progress at 621 N. Union Blvd, Papa John's Pizza. The suspect entered the store and demanded money from a Papa John's employee. No weapon was seen. The suspect was given an unidentified amount of cash. The suspect left the business and fled in a brown or gold sedan. The suspect is described as a black male, 5'06" tall, thin build wearing a black hat, tan scarf over his face, a black coat, dark pants and gloves.
Summary
none
Adults Arrested
Lt. Strassburg-Aldal - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17609
Record ID
January 14, 2013
Incident Date
4:30:00 AM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift III
Division
Other
Title
City Wide
Location
The Colorado Springs Police Department is on Accident Alert status as of January 14, 2013 at 0430 AM due to road conditions and a high volume of priority one calls for service. 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. Drivers should also be reminded to take the appropriate steps to avoid being involved in a traffic accident during adverse weather and road conditions. Drivers should check road and travel conditions before heading out and leave more time to get to their destination. Drivers need to travel at a safe speed for the conditions and leave an increased and safe following distance from the vehicle in front of them.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Santos - 385-2125
PD Contact & Number
17608
Record ID
January 13, 2013
Incident Date
9:32:00 PM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift III
Division
Burglary
Title
3625 Star Ranch Rd
Location
On Sunday night, Officer Chris Cherry and Sgt. Jeffcoat responded to a possible burglary in-progress at Cat Tails, a vet clinic located at the SW corner of Star Ranch and Hwy 115. A passerby had reported hearing glass break and possibly seeing someone with a flashlight at the business. When officers arrived on scene, a 32 year-old man identified as Thomas Marzak was observed inside the business, near a window which had been broken to gain entry. Officers ordered him out of the building and he was arrested. Several items were located on his person which had been taken from the business.
Summary
Thom Marzak, 32 year-old male
Adults Arrested
Lt. Santos - 385-2125
PD Contact & Number
17607
Record ID
January 13, 2013
Incident Date
8:27:00 PM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Robbery
Title
1312 N Academy Blvd
Location
On 01/13/2013 at 8:27PM Officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department were dispatched to the Arbys Restaurant, 1312 N Academy Blvd, in regards to a robbery. Upon arrival officers learned that an unknown white male suspect entered the store produced a handgun and then fled the store after receiving an undetermined amount of currency. The suspect is described as a white male 6’0” to 6’02” tall, thin to med build. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask, a dark colored jacket and a possible hoodie under the jacket.
Summary
0
Adults Arrested
Lt. Lofgren - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17606
Record ID
January 13, 2013
Incident Date
9:07:00 PM
Time
Stetson Hills -- Shift II
Division
Other
Title
7840 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE
Location
On Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at approximately 9:07pm, officers responded to 7840 Scarborough Dr. in Colorado Springs to a suspicious incident. The victim/resident reported that he was in the living room of his residence when he heard a light knock on his front door. The victim said he opened the door a small amount and saw an unidentified male standing on the front porch aiming what looked like a semi-automatic style handgun at him. The victim said he reacted quickly by slamming the door shut and locking it. He said the unknown suspect made no attempt to force the door open and must have ran away. The victim could only describe the supect as possibly a White or Hispanic male in his 20's, approximately 5'9" to 5'10" in height, wearing a light colored hoodie with unknown dark writing on the front. No one in the residence was injured and nothing was taken. K-9 responded and a short track led to the east where some visible footprints in some light snow ended at a street where a car could have been. No further information was available.
Summary
None
Adults Arrested
Lt. Graves - 444-3140
PD Contact & Number
17605
Record ID
January 13, 2013
Incident Date
5:20:00 PM
Time
Falcon -- Shift II
Division
Robbery
Title
120 S Rockrimmon Blvd (Circle K)
Location
On 01-13-13, at approximately 5:27pm, Officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department's Falcon Division were dispatched to the Circle K Gas Station at 120 S. Rockrimmon Blvd regarding a robbery with a weapon. Upon arrival Officers learned that prior to being dispatched, the suspect entered the store armed with a handgun. The suspect robbed the victim and took an undetermined amount of currency and merchandise from the store. The suspect fled the area and was not apprehended. The suspect was described as a possible white male, 6' to 6'2" tall average build.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Buckley - 444-7240
PD Contact & Number
17604
Record ID
January 13, 2013
Incident Date
12:39:00 AM
Time
Specialized Enforcement -- Shift I
Division
Traffic Crash - Fatality
Title
Highway 115 south of Cheyenne Mtn Blvd.
Location
The Major Accident Unit is conducting an investigation into a single vehicle roll over traffic accident on Highway 115 south of Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd. Highway 115 is closed between Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd and Cheyenne Meadows. Initial investigation indicates that light colored 2 door Saturn was traveling south bound on 115 and ran off the roadway into the median and rolled. The single occupant was ejected and died at the scene.
Highway 115 reopened around 4:40 am. MAU investigation continuing.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Ritz - 444-7708
PD Contact & Number
17603
Record ID
January 12, 2013
Incident Date
6:54:00 PM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift II
Division
Death
Title
500 block west Colorado Ave. (south alley)
Location
Saturday, January 12, 2013, at approximately 6:54 PM the Police Department received the report of a man laying unconscious but breathing in the alley south of the 500 block of west Colorado Ave.
Upon arrival officers located the individual and observed that he was also bleeding. The man was transported by medical personnel to a local hospital.
At approximately 7:20 PM the man was pronounced dead. He was 55 years of age. His name is not being released pending notification of the next of kin.
The police department is conducting an investigation into this incident as a suspicious death investigation.
