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Suspect in August shooting near Prospect Lake arrested for first-degree assault, attempted murder

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says it has arrested a man wanted for attempted murder and first-degree assault. CSPD says its Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force (VOFTF) arrested 61-year-old Tony Robinson in connection with a shooting incident on August 1 near Prospect Lake. Robinson was seen walking from his

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Fugitive wanted in Florida for alleged violent sexual assault of a juvenile caught in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says it assisted in the arrest of a fugitive wanted for an alleged violent sexual assault of a juvenile. According to CSPD, detectives with the U.S. Marshals Service Southern Colorado Violent Offender Task Force were contacted by law enforcement officials in Florida about a

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Police catch teen suspect hiding in attic during incident that caused shelter-in-place order

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A shelter-in-place has been lifted for residents north of Oldfarm Circle West and south of Sunset Ridge Drive between Silo Ridge and Copernicus Way. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) originally issued the order around 4:30 p.m. for law enforcement activity near 5100 Eros Way. They asked people to secure

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Colorado Springs police seek potential victims after foster parent arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two minors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is looking for potential additional victims after two male juveniles were reportedly sexually assaulted by their foster parent. According to CSPD, an investigation into 35-year-old Enrique “Rico” Houghton revealed he had engaged in sexual contact with at least two male juveniles who were under

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Girl shot after neighbors confront suspected car burglar in northeast Colorado Springs, police say

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A 10-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot early Thursday morning in northeast Colorado Springs after neighbors confronted a suspected car burglar, police said. KRDO13 spoke to the family, who said their daughter is home from the hospital and is doing OK. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department

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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspected murder-suicide in Gleneagle area

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) says it is investigating a possible murder-suicide in the Gleneagle area of unincorporated El Paso County. According to officials, deputies were contacted around 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, about a suspicious incident in the 14000 block of Nichlas Court. Officials say

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Three incidents of assault on police officers reported in Colorado Springs over weekend

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says multiple people were arrested after assaulting police officers in separate incidents over the weekend. According to CSPD, three separate incidents took place between Friday and Sunday where police officers were assaulted. The first happened on Friday night around 10:50 p.m. in the 400

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Man linked to three bank robberies in Colorado Springs dies by suspected suicide

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is releasing information about the suspect in three bank robberies yesterday afternoon. According to CSPD, its robbery unit along with investigative units and the FBI worked together to review video surveillance, Axon Lightpost cameras and ALPR cameras, as well as witness accounts, to develop

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Daughter arrested in 91-year-old mother’s death, left unattended for hours in July heat

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A woman has been arrested in the July 2025 death of her 91-year-old mother, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said. CSPD said Kim Johnston was taken into custody Thursday and booked into the El Paso County jail. Johnston is facing various charges, including Manslaughter and Negligent Death of At-Risk

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‘It’s still very very painful:’ Second suspect arrested in Cimarron Hills homicide investigation brings some relief for family

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) has arrested a second person in connection with an alleged homicide in Cimarron Hills in July. According to EPSO, 19-year-old Simon Botros has been charged with second-degree murder and robbery in connection to the shooting of 39-year-old Michael Fell. EPSO had previously

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