As of 1330 hrs, 12-25-12, Colorado Springs Police Department is no longer on accident alert status. The CSPD will begin responding to traffic accidents according to routine procedures.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Communications Center - 444-7771
PD Contact & Number
17509
Record ID
December 24, 2012
Incident Date
9:35:00 PM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Burglary
Title
4923 Joseph Dr
Location
On the above listed date and time Colorado Springs Police Officers were dispatched to 4923 Joseph Drive in regards to a burglary in progress. Initial information was that the neighbor of the victim residence observed several unknown suspects coming out of his neighbor’s house carrying items and loading them into a vehicle. The neighbor returned inside his residence, armed himself and confronted the suspects in front of 4923 Joseph Drive. Two of the suspects fled the area and a third was detained by the reporting person. Once officers arrived it was discovered that the suspects gained entry into the residence by breaking the rear sliding glass door with a brick, removed items of property from the residence and ransacked the interior. While taking items of value the suspects also took keys to a car belonging to the victim and were placing the stolen items in the victim’s car. At this time the investigation is ongoing with interviews of the suspect being completed. The victim was contacted via telephone by the neighbor and made aware of the situation at his residence.
Summary
Klarissa Watson
Adults Arrested
Lt. Lofgren - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17508
Record ID
December 24, 2012
Incident Date
8:56:00 PM
Time
Information Services -- Shift II
Division
Cold Accident Reporting
Title
Citywide
Location
The Colorado Springs Police Department is on Accident Alert status as of December 24, 2012 at 8:56 PM 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
Communications Center - 444-3140
PD Contact & Number
17507
Record ID
December 24, 2012
Incident Date
5:29:00 PM
Time
Specialized Enforcement -- Shift I
Division
Traffic Crash
Title
Powers Blvd. at Airport road
Location
An accident with serious injuries has blocked south bound Powers Blvd. at Airport Road. All south bound Powers traffic is being diverted to west bound airport. All east bound Airport traffic is being diverted to south on Powers. Preliminary investigation indicates that a north bound vehicle was turning left onto west bound Airport Road and pulled in front of a south bound vehicle. Two occupants of the south bound vehicle were transported to a local hospital along with two occupants of the vehicle that was turning left. The driver of the vehicle turning left was believed to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and has been arrested. The passenger of the south bound vehicle was taken into surgery for injuries sustained in the accident and is believed to be 70 years old. The medical condition of the remaining parties is not known at this time.
Charges against the driver may include Vehicular Assault, Careless Driving Resulting in injury, DUI, and Vehicles Turning Left. The investigation by the Major Accident Unit is continuing. No names are being released at this time.
***Update*** All lanes of traffic are expected to be open by 9:20 PM.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Ritz - 444-7708
PD Contact & Number
17506
Record ID
December 23, 2012
Incident Date
6:51:00 PM
Time
Professional Standards -- Shift I
Division
Other
Title
4825 Astrozon Blvd. {Meadows Mobile Home Park}
Location
UPDATE: Both brothers are now back home safe.
On December 23, 2012 at approximately 6:51 pm, the Colorado Springs Police Department received a report of two missing brothers from 4825 Astrozon Blvd. (Meadows Mobile Home Park).
The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of these brothers, Johnny Gordon and Eric Woods, appears to be out of character. Johnny Gordon is 15 years of age and Eric Woods is 14 years of age. A separate flier is attached with their pictures.
The CSPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating these individuals. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts can contact CSPD Dispatch at 719-444-7000 or remain anonymous through crime stoppers at 719-634-STOP.
UPDATE-the two boys were located on 12/24/12 at 9 AM at the Citadel Mall by a citizen who call the police. They were safe and unharmed, Major Crimes is continuing the investigation.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Ms. Miller - 444-7412
PD Contact & Number
17504
Record ID
December 22, 2012
Incident Date
9:42:00 AM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift I
Division
Robbery
Title
1210 N. Academy Boulevard
Location
Sand Creek Officers were dispatched to Academy Boulevard Liquors for an armed robbery in-progress. The store clerk was not at the counter and she was able to see the masked suspects enter the store with shotguns. The clerk locked the office door. The suspects could not locate an employee, so they left the store by the front door to the alley and to the west to their getaway vehicle. A motorist saw the suspects and they were able to identify a dark colored Toyota Camry. Officers were unable to locate the Camry. Video surveillance clearly shows a dark Toyota Camry approaching from the north while paralleling Academy Boulevard thru the parking lot. The Camry stops in front of the business and two masked suspects exit the car and enter the store close quarter battle ready. The first suspect had a pistol grip shotgun and he was wearing blue baggy jeans, a gray sweatshirt and a black hood. The second suspect had a long shotgun and he was wearing blue jeans and a blue sweatshirt with a hood. The Camry continued to the back of the store to wait for the suspects. The Camry appears to have a rear spoiler, black rims, tinted windows and a silver antenna on the right rear corner. Robbery Detective Reagan Breaux responded for video follow-up.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Stromer - 444-7240
PD Contact & Number
17502
Record ID
December 22, 2012
Incident Date
3:21:00 AM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift III
Division
Robbery
Title
525 N Union Blvd
Location
On 12-22-12 Sand Creek officers were dispatched to 525 N. Union, the 7-11 Store, to investigate a reported in-progress robbery. Upon arrival officers identified two employee's as victim's. Victim #1 stated that suspect #1 entered the store and approached the counter. Victim #1 stated that as the cash drawer was open suspect #1 attempted to reach across the counter and grab the money. Victim #1 quickly closed the cash drawer and refused to open it again. Suspect #1 then jumped over the counter and attacked victim #1 by hitting him several times in the face. Victim #2 then attempted to assist victim #1 and he was also attacked by the suspect.
Suspect #1 then fled the store and ran to the rear alley. Victim #1 followed and observed suspect #1 enter a white mini van that was being driven by another suspect. Suspects then fled the area and were not located.
Both victim's sustained minor injuries and both refused medical treatment. Officer's collected evidence at the scene to include video.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Anderson - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17501
Record ID
December 21, 2012
Incident Date
11:45:00 PM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Other
Title
100 block of S. Murray Blvd.
Location
On December 21 2012 at 11:45PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department received several calls of shots fired along the Murray Corridor. The majority of calls were centered in the area of Airport Rd. and Murray Blvd.
Several minutes later, a call was received from the 100 block of S. Murray Blvd. regarding a child who had been shot.
Upon arrival, officers observed several gunshot holes in the building. Officers made contact with the residents, and contacted a 12 year old who had been shot in the lower extremities. Fortunately, this child will recover.
There is no reason to suspect this family was targeted and it appears like the suspects were randomly firing rounds at occupied dwellings. Evidence was recovered at the scene. No arrests.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Lofgren - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17500
Record ID
December 21, 2012
Incident Date
12:23:00 PM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift I
Division
Assault
Title
100 North Tejon Street
Location
Two men were arguing on the sidewalk when the victim walked by and asked the men to stop fighting. One of the two men started a physical altercation with the victim. The victim was struck in the right side by the suspect who was armed with a knife. The victim fell backwards over a parked scooter and fell striking his head on the sidewalk as the suspect continued to assault the victim.
The suspect was believed to have walked into Acacia Park while the victim went to his apartment in the Albany Hotel where he discovered a puncture wound to his right side.
AMR Ambulance transported the victim to Memorial Hospital where he was admitted for a puncture wound to the right side, abrasions to his right elbow and left knee, and a contusion to the left side of his face. The victim's condition was listed as stable at the time of admittance.
Officers contacted the 24 year old suspect in Acacia Park and he was taken into custody without incident.
Summary
One Adult Male
Adults Arrested
Lt. Feese - 385-2125
PD Contact & Number
17499
Record ID
December 21, 2012
Incident Date
1:37:00 AM
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift III
Division
Traffic Crash - Fatality
Title
Gold Camp Raod, .5 mile north of intersection with High Drive/North Cheyenne Canyon
Location
The CSPD Dispatch Center was contacted by a party who stated he was in an accident but was unsure of where he was. He noted he was driving up in the mountains, possibly Cheyenne Mountain. The party stated that he had rolled his vehicle and there was a female with him who was bleeding. The Emergency Response Tech continued to talk with this party in an attempt to identify his location. The party remembered turning on a road near Bear Creek. Officers were dispatched to the Bear Creek Park area to begin looking for this party. A second vehicle arrived at the accident location and reported to the dispatcher that they were on Gold Camp Road near tunnel number 2. Officers and medical responded to the area and located a white Toyota 4-Runner overturned on the road. One occupant of the vehicle had to be extricated from the vehicle and had serious injuries. This party was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The Major Accident Unit was called to respond to the scene and investigate the accident.
The investigation revealed that the male party and two female passengers were traveling west bound on Gold Camp Road, just past tunnel #2, when the vehicle ran off the left side of the road and up an embankment. This caused the vehicle to roll over coming to rest on the roadway. The deceased female was reportedly standing in the vehicle with her head out the sunroof at the time the vehicle rolled.
The second female passenger received only minor injuries and was released after being examined at a local hospital. The driver was believed to be under the influence of alcohol at the time and was arrested. He was examined at the hospital for minor injuries.
The driver was identified as Tyler Jay Strandberg, a 24 year male who resides in Colorado Springs and is assigned out of Fort Carson. The charges against Mr. Strandberg include Vehicular Homicide and Driving under the influence. He will be booked into CJC.
The deceased female was identified as 22 year old Brittany Riffe of Colorado Springs. Family was present at the hospital.
