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Man charged with hammer attack appears in court, new details released

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – KRDO13 Investigates obtained an arrest affidavit detailing when Travis Crane attacked security guards and smashed windows at several businesses on West Bijou Street. Crane, 44, is facing a litany of charges: 2nd-degree assault (F4) Four counts of 2nd-degree burglary (F4) Attempted 2nd-degree burglary (F5) Two counts of criminal mischief (F4)

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Colorado Springs at five-year high in gun theft, what police and lawmakers are doing to slow it

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says that hundreds of firearms are reported stolen each year in the city, with 2023 marking a five-year high. The department says that their hands are tied with enforcement, while lawmakers say they’re struggling to pass impactful legislation to address the trend. According to

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KRDO exclusive video: Gun store security system scares off four individuals shortly before another break-in

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A group of robbers rammed a stolen car through the window of the Spartan Defense gun store early Thursday morning, stealing weapons and causing extensive property damage, according to the store owner and employees. “There’s frustration because we were in the process of updating our security in the first place,

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