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Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - 3:59pm
1/3/2023 update On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the deceased victim, who has been identified as 18-year-old Jesus Gonzalez Martinez, a resident of Colorado Springs.  While the Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death,... Read more
Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 12:17pm
In accordance with Colorado law the Colorado Springs Police Department is notifying the community that Charles William Swift has moved to a new address in the Colorado Springs Police Department’s jurisdiction. Swift is a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a “Sexually Violent... Read more
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 2:00pm
Update On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the deceased victim, who has been identified as 37-year-old Martin Rodarte, a resident of Colorado Springs.  While the Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, Mr. Rodarte’s... Read more
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 12:48pm
On Wednesday, December 21, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the deceased victim, who has been identified as 30-year-old Ivan Maldonado, a resident of Dallas, Texas.  While the Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, Mr. Maldonado’s death is being... Read more
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - 2:02pm
Due to unprecedented cold temperatures forecasted for tonight through Friday, the Colorado Springs Police Department will be on Accident Alert Status starting tonight at 9:00 p.m. Accident Alert Status will end on December 24, 2022, at 6:00 a.m.  
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 10:24am
Update On Monday, December 19, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the deceased victim, who has been identified as 42-year-old Elijah Beatty, a resident of Colorado Springs.  While the Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, Mr. Beatty’s death... Read more
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 11:12am
In accordance with Colorado law the Colorado Department of Corrections has notified the Colorado Springs Police Department that Tad M Johnson. will be on supervised release, parole, and has moved to a location within the Colorado Springs Police Department’s jurisdiction. Johnson is a sex offender... Read more
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 1:43pm
“It is imperative that we look at all the facts when evaluating officer interactions with citizens. We will respect the on-going court process but welcome dialogue with our community when we are free to talk about this case further” stated Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Adrian Vasquez.
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 3:10pm
UPDATE On December 1, 2022, the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect in this case.  He has been identified as 33-year-old Neil Montoya Jr., of Colorado Springs.  He has been charged with First Degree Murder.
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 2:24pm
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) will join forces with Shield616, Toys for Tots, and the Police Foundation of Colorado Springs to host its 2nd Annual Holiday on the Hill, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Gold Hill Division, 955 W. Moreno Ave.
Friday, December 2, 2022 - 3:24pm
Update The Colorado Springs Police Department officer involved in the in-custody death on November 15, 2022, was Officer Sean Reed. Officer Reed has been employed with the Colorado Springs Police Department since March of 2015, and is currently assigned to the Sand Creek Division, Community... Read more
Friday, December 2, 2022 - 3:08pm
Update On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy of the deceased female involved in the traffic crash near Palmer Park Blvd and Powers Blvd. The deceased female has been identified as 35-year-old Sydney Johnson of Colorado Springs. It is yet to be... Read more