The Colorado Springs Police Department is increasing the number of officers patrolling downtown to deter the harassment, trespassing, vandalism and other crimes that hurt businesses and keep people from visiting the city’s center.Two additional officers will patrol downtown streets on foot most weekdays, Lt. Howard Black said. Previously, four officers were typically … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs Police Department adds two officers to downtown patrols
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Sears’ presence in Colorado Springs goes way back — to what may be first kit home in the country
More than 100 years ago, Carey Pelto's house on West Pikes Peak Avenue was ordered from a Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog — an early version of what would become a nationwide phenomena.The pale yellow, two-story house in Old Colorado City, purchased by John M. Clear just after the turn of the 20th century, is possibly the first Sears kit home built in the country.Standing … [Read more...] about Sears’ presence in Colorado Springs goes way back — to what may be first kit home in the country
Army vet says he hates ‘all brown people,’ threatens to kill Colorado Springs Uber driver
An Army veteran who served in Afghanistan was arrested early Friday in Colorado Springs after he allegedly threatened to kill an Uber driver.Sean Scappaticci, 29, was arrested on suspicion of bias motivated crime, obstructing a peace officer, menacing and attempt to escape. He is being held in the El Paso County jail on$800 bond. According to police, Scappaticci told the … [Read more...] about Army vet says he hates ‘all brown people,’ threatens to kill Colorado Springs Uber driver
Sheriff’s Office looking for woman who stole and used debit card
Law enforcement officials are looking for a woman seen breaking into a car in eastern El Paso County to steal and later use a debit card.The Sheriff's Office said the woman entered an unlocked vehicle in the 6300 block of Zermatt Drive about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday and stole a wallet. Two purchases were later made on the debit card at a Kum & Go.The woman was caught on … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office looking for woman who stole and used debit card
Iowa basketball coach admits to sexually exploiting 400 boys
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A prominent Iowa youth basketball coach faces potentially decades in prison after admitting to a yearslong pattern of sexually exploiting and abusing at least 400 boys, including former players, their friends and other young athletes.Greg Stephen, 42, posed as girls on social media to trick the boys into making live videos masturbating. He secretly … [Read more...] about Iowa basketball coach admits to sexually exploiting 400 boys