Crime

Suspect in custody after high-speed pursuit; Highway 24 closed in Falcon

By Zachary Aedo

July 16, 2020 6:57 PM

Published July 16, 2020 6:46 PM

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A suspect is in custody after starting a high-speed chase with deputies near Falcon on Thursday evening.

Witnesses say the pursuit ended after the suspect crashed into a vehicle of El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

There are roadblocks in both directions of Highway 24 at Woodmen Road and Judge Orr Road.

KRDO has a crew at the scene and is waiting for more information. Check back later for updates.

Traffic Crash involving EPSO vehicle on Highway 24. Media staging will be in Safeway parking lot on Woodman Road. PIO enroute. pic.twitter.com/AguWiXrRmm
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) July 17, 2020

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Zachary Aedo

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