On 12/06/2012 at about 9:51PM Officers responded to the 1000 block of S. Chelton Road for a report of a personal robbery with a shot fired. When Officers arrived they learned that the victim had been in the parking lot of an apartment complex when 2 black males approached him and asked for a cigarette. When the victim refused to give them a cigarette, one of the men hit him causing him to fall to the ground. One of the suspects then went into his pocket and took his pack of cigarettes. As the two suspects ran from the area and the victim got back to his feet, one of the suspects fired a gunshot at the victim. The round struck the victims vehicle breaking out the rear window but the victim was unharmed. The suspects were last seen running south through the parking lot. Suspect one was described as a tall, thin black male wearing dark clothing. Suspect two was described as a shorter, heavy set black male wearing a red jacket.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Lofgren - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17423
Record ID
December 6, 2012
Incident Date
10:58:00 AM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift I
Division
Burglary
Title
100 block of S. Hayman Avenue
Location
Sand Creek Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of S. Hayman Avenue for a burglary in-progress. Information was given that the suspect was walking down the street with a trash can and he threw out a gun case. The suspect was described as a black male with a "hoodie" and wearing all black clothing. Containment was set and a track was attempted with Police K9 Officer Strevett and "Cole." The suspect was not found.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Strassburg-Aldal - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17421
Record ID
December 6, 2012
Incident Date
4:17:00 AM
Time
Professional Standards -- Shift I
Division
Robbery
Title
750 Citadel Drive
Location
Officers responded to the Citadel Mall located at 750 Citadel Drive at 4:17 this morning following a report of a robbery.
According to an employee, three armed gunman entered the store from an unknown location. Once inside, two other employees were tied up. None of the employees sustained serious injuries.
ATM machines were broken into but it is not known at this time whether any money was actually in the ATM’s.
Crime Scene Investigators arrived on the scene and continue to process it for evidence.
At this time, there is no suspect information available but investigators are asking for the public’s assistance should they know or suspect anyone.
Robbery detectives are in the earliest stages of this complex investigation.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Ms. Miller - 444-7412
PD Contact & Number
17418
Record ID
December 5, 2012
Incident Date
1:20:00 PM
Time
Investigations -- Shift I
Division
Suspicious Circumstances
Title
300 Shadow Ridge Grove
Location
UPDATE: When detectives arrived on the scene yesterday, they interviewed the 17 year old mother of the new born baby. The baby is believed to have been between 6-12 hours old at the time. While initial information revealed the baby was found in a trash container, investigators later learned that the baby was never in or near the trash container. As of yesterday, the baby was placed in protective custody with DHS. Charges being considered include Felony - Influencing a Public Official or Misdemeanor - False Reporting.
On 12/05/2012, at approximately 1320 hours, a 911 telephone call was received regarding an infant found inside of a trash dumpster in the 300 block of Shadow Ridge Grove. The newborn female was transported to Memorial Hospital Central, where she is currently being kept for observation.
Detectives from the Crimes Against Children Unit responded to assume responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is continuing at this time.
The Colorado Springs Police Department wants to remind Colorado Springs residents the State of Colorado has a Safe Haven Law, which allows a parent to relinquish custody of a baby, 72 hours old or less, to an employee at a hospital or fire station without penalty of prosecution.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Lt. Black - 444-7591
PD Contact & Number
17416
Record ID
December 5, 2012
Incident Date
5:00:00 PM
Time
Falcon -- Shift II
Division
Arrest
Title
2900 Illinois Av
Location
During follow up on a fugitive investigation members of the Tactical Enforcement Unit and K9 responded to a residence in the 2900 block of Illinois Avenue in search of a suspect wanted on a felony escape. The suspect, 25 year old Jashua Kresky fled the residence on foot. After a short foot pursuit the suspect was detained by K9 Rico and his partner Officer Bauer in the parking lot of the Captain D’s on Fillmore.
Summary
Jashua Kresky 25 years old
Adults Arrested
Lt. Buckley - 444-7240
PD Contact & Number
17415
Record ID
December 5, 2012
Incident Date
1:22:00 PM
Time
Professional Standards -- Shift II
Division
Other
Title
Shadow Ridge Grove
Location
A call was received to our Communications Center advising of a baby found in a trash container around 1:30 this afternoon at the above listed location.
The baby girl was transported to Memorial Central Hospital and was listed as awake and alert.
Detectives remain on the scene conducting a thorough investigation and will work throughout the evening.
An update will be posted tomorrow with any new information.
A picture of the baby will not be released as requested by the media.
Summary
None
Adults Arrested
Ms. Miller - 444-7412
PD Contact & Number
17413
Record ID
December 4, 2012
Incident Date
4:45:00 PM
Time
Specialized Enforcement -- Shift I
Division
Arrest
Title
6223 Saddlebred Way (county)
Location
On 12/04/12, at approximately 1645 hours, the Regional Explosives Unit (comprised of members of the Colorado Springs Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office) received a call from US Army, Criminal Investigations Division, investigators requesting assistance on a case they were working that involved explosives. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was notified and sent deputies to the residence located in the county. Deputies contacted the resident and obtained consent to search the residence. Deputies requested assistance from the Regional Explosives Unit for the search. Officers searched the residence with the assistance of a CSPD explosives detection K-9, Blex. During a search of the residence, K-9 Blex alerted on a small box. Officer later recovered explosives from inside the box. The resident was arrested for Possession Of Explosives. No other explosives were located inside the residence.
Summary
Michael Wilson
Adults Arrested
Lt. Fiorillo - 444-7708
PD Contact & Number
17412
Record ID
December 5, 2012
Incident Date
10:35:00 AM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift I
Division
Arrest
Title
4198 Apollo Village Circle
Location
Sand Creek Officers were sent to a burglary in-progress at the Camelot Apartments. A description of the juvenile males was given by a witness. Officers were told that the suspects were running north. Officer Isaac set up containment for the drainage ditch in the 3900 block of E. Bijou Street where he found two of juvenile males making flight. The juveniles were arrested without incident. At the time of this ETACs, Sand Creek Detectives were assisting with the interviews. The juveniles are expected to be served and released on a summons with a court date.
Summary
Juvenilles
Adults Arrested
Lt. Strassburg-Aldal - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17411
Record ID
December 4, 2012
Incident Date
10:00:00 PM
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift III
Division
Other
Title
800 Chapman Drive
Location
On 12/04/12 at around 10:05 PM officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Chapman Drive, the Pine Creek Apartments, to investigate several reports of shots fired. Officers checked the area but did not locate any victims or anyone associated with the gunshots being fired.
At approximately 2245 hours, Gold Hill officers were dispatched to Memorial Hospital, 1400 E. Boulder Street to contact a victim who had arrived there with a single gunshot wound. The investigation revealed that this victim had been shot while in the parking lot of the Pine Creek Apartments. Officers returned to the area of the apartments after receiving information about where the shooting occurred and found several empty shell casings in the parking lot.
There is no suspect information at this time. The victim had serious, but not life threatening injuries.
Summary
None
Adults Arrested
Lt. Anderson - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
17410
Record ID
December 4, 2012
Incident Date
3:54:00 PM
Time
Falcon -- Shift II
Division
Traffic Crash
Title
Garden of the Gods at Mark Dabling
Location
On the above date and time, Falcon Divison officers were dispatched to an injury traffic accident at Garden of the Gods and Mark Dabling. The investigation revealed a green Jeep Liberty was westbound on Garden of the Gods, preparing to turn left onto Mark Dabling while the light was changing from yellow to red. A maroon Saturn sedan was traveling eastbound on Garden of the Gods. The vehicles collided in the intersection. Right after the collision, the driver of the Saturn accelerated, hit the south curbline approximately 300 feet from the intersection, went airborn and turned 180 degrees, landing on an unoccupied tan sedan that was parked in front of a business at 111 W. Garden of the Gods. The driver of the Jeep was cited for vehicles turning left. The driver of the Saturn was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by the fire department. She was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for serious but non life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Jeep and the passenger of the Saturn were not injured. Drugs/Alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this accident. Eastbound Garden of the Gods was shut down from Northpark for approximately two hours for the investigation and subsequent clean up of the scene.
