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Third, Fourth Arrests Made in Homicide on Tranters Creek Way
At approximately 11:02 p.m. Oct. 7, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way in Lorson Ranch saying multiple shots were fired...
Two Arrested Following Foot Chases
At approximately 9:55 p.m. Saturday, officers with the Fountain Police Department responded to the area of Marksheffel and Peaceful Valley Roads in regard to cattle in the roadway. According to...
Sheriff's Office Hosting Community Events This Weekend
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is hosting several community events in the Fountain Valley area Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, including Coffee with a Cop at I-HOP and a Neighborhood Watch meeting Oct. 19 at the Widefield Community...
Former Security Fire Chief Robert Stambaugh Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Acting on a tip from Homeland Security officials, Colorado Springs Police announced last week the arrest of long-time Security/Widefield resident and former Security Fire Chief Robert Stambaugh on Wednesday, Oct. 19. An affidavit of probable cause...
Arrests Made in Tranters Creek Way Homicide
At approximately 11:02 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way in Lorson Ranch saying multiple shots...
Sheriff's Office Hosting Community Events
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is hosting several community events in the Fountain Valley area Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, including Coffee with a Cop at I-HOP and a Neighborhood Watch meeting Oct. 19 at the Widefield Community...
Suspicious Death Upgraded to Homicide
At approximately 11:02 p.m. Sunday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the 6400 block of Tranters Creek Way in Lorson Ranch saying multiple shots were fired and a male party was lying on the sidewalk. According...
Fountain P.D. Welcomes "Phoenix"New K9 and His Handler Officer Jon Kay Graduate From Training
A graduation ceremony for Fountain Police Department's new dual purpose K9 "Phoenix" and his handler, Officer Jon Kay, was held recently at the Fountain Police Department. "Phoenix" is a fully...
Arrest Made in Connection With Infant's Death
At approximately 4:49 a.m. Aug. 4, officers with the Fountain Police Department responded to the area of 599 Crest Drive, on reports of a 15-month-old child who was not responsive and not breathing....
FPD Makes Arrest in Fraud Case
The Fountain Police Department recently conducted an investigation regarding reports of fraud involving some of the residents who reside in the Riverside Mobile Home Park. According to Lisa...
History Made as Fountain P.D. Promotes First Two Female Lieutenants
Last week, the Fountain Police Department announced the promotion of its first two female Lieutenants in the history of the department. LT Tara Mallett (third from left) and LT Missy Reynolds (far...
Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Powers Blvd.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred at 12:30 a.m. Friday on Powers Blvd., just south of Grinnell Blvd. According to the CSP, a 23 year-old male was riding a Harley Davidson northbound in the southbound...
Coffee with A Cop Event Sat. at Morning Glory Espresso
A Coffee with a Cop event is scheduled for 10 a.m.-Noon Saturday, Sept. 1, at Morning Glory (MoGlo) Espresso, 101 Fontaine Blvd., Widefield. The event will give local residents a chance to talk with El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies....
Man Arrested After Threatening Others with a Knife on Greyhound Bus
At approximately 7 p.m. Monday, personnel from the Fountain Police Department, and the City of Fountain Fire Department responded to northbound 1-25, close to the South Academy overpass, to investigate a single- vehicle accident. According to Lisa...
Fountain Man Dies in Pedestrian vs Auto Accident Monday Night
On Monday, August 13, at approximately 9 p.m., personnel from the Fountain Police Department, the City of Fountain Fire Department and the Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team, responded to the intersection of Fountain Mesa Road and...
Windshield Repair Grace Period Extended until End of September
After more storms hit the area last week, the Fountain Police Department announced they had recieved questions about a grace period on driving with broken windshields. "We understand many of you are still working at getting repairs done from the...
One Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-25
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle fatal crash which occurred at 10:15 p.m. Friday on southbound Interstate 25 MP 125, south of Fountain. According to the Colorado State Patrol, a 32-year-old male was driving a 2007 Harley...
GoFundMe Page Set Up for Hanover Volunteer Firefighters Injured When Fire Engine Fell into Sinkhole
A GoFundMe page has been set up for two Hanover Volunteer Fire Department firefighters who were injured July 24 while responding to an accident on Old Pueblo Road, south of Fountain. According to Hanover Fire Department Deputy Chief Kevin Junglen,...
Fountain Police Raise Money to Help Local Residents Fix/Replace Windshields Damaged During Hail Storm
On June 30, Fountain Police Department personnel served a benefit spaghetti dinner to benefit Fountain residents who didn’t have the financial means to replace or repair their vehicle’s glass following June 6’s big hail storm. Approximately $3,...
Crime Stoppers Seek Fugitives
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: NARCISSO HERRIA BLEA is a White Male, 38 years...
Stage Two Fire Restrictions Downgraded to Stage One for Unincorporated El Paso County
Earlier this week it was announced Sheriff Bill Elder had ordered Stage I Fire Restrictions for all of the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. In doing so he downgraded fire restrictions from Stage Two to Stage One. The Stage I Fire Restrictions...
Two Arrested Following Recovery of Stolen Cars
Two Fountain men were arrested earlier this month following the recovery of two cars stolen from ADESA Auto Auction in Fountain. According to Fountain Police Department Mesa Relations Officer Lisa...
Sheriff's Office Investigates Attempted Carjacking on Rampart Range Road
On July 2, at approximately 12:20 pm, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a Motor Vehicle Theft in Progress in the 9000 block of Rampart Range Road. The victim reported they were traveling on Rampart Range Road when they...
Fireworks Prohibited!!!
“We would like to wish every citizen in El Paso County a safe and happy Fourth of July. Hopefully this holiday will pass without any serious injuries or incidents tainting its enjoyment. Since fireworks are traditionally a major part of our... Full story
Crime Stoppers Seek Fugitives Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued:
ANGEL ACEVEDO is a Hispanic Male, 43 years old, 5'09" tall, and 180 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. ACEVEDO is wanted for 3RD Degree Assault/Domestic Violence. BRYAN L. CARROLL is a Black Male,...
