Tag: arson
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2 arrested after Huerfano County wildfire amid red flag warning
Huerfano County sheriff’s deputies arrested two people on Tuesday after they allegedly started a wildfire during a red flag warning on Feb. 24, according to a news release by the office. Firefighters from five departments and several other emergency agencies spent nearly 12 hours putting out the 50-acre blaze that began around 3 a.m. “Without…
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Crime recap: 334 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw domestic abuse, gun violence and arson last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 334 arrests in El Paso County. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 14 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:…
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‘At risk for doing this again’: Colorado Springs police arrest alleged serial arsonist a sixth time
A 22-year-old connected to at least six other arson cases in Colorado Springs has been arrested for a sixth time, city police announced Friday. Officers arrested Brandon Hugney Thursday in connection with a fire that was intentionally set in the 1500 block of Space Center Drive, according to a blotter entry from the Colorado Springs…
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Highland Lakes arson suspect again deemed incompetent to stand trial
The Teller County woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in October 2024 was found to be incompetent to stand trial for the second time since her case began, court records reveal. Lowa Tillitt, 78, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the fire on…
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Crime recap: 330 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw a homicide, gun violence and arson last week, among other offenses, with law enforcement making 330 arrests in El Paso County. From Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 15 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:…
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Suspected arsonist arrested after Saturday’s 2-alarm fire in Colorado Springs
Authorities believe a 32-year-old man is responsible for setting off the 2-alarm fire at 3170 N. Century St., last weekend. The Colorado Springs Police Department released surveillance footage of a person of interest in the case on Wednesday, and witnesses helped investigators identify him as Demetri Medina, according to an update Thursday from the department.…
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Explosion reported in alley in Colorado Springs Friday night
An investigation is underway after an explosion and subsequent fire prompted both police and fire department responses Friday evening, according to an online blotter entry. Police say residents near 1900 W. Uintah St. reported an explosion and fire in an alley just before 6:45 p.m. Firefighters found an incendiary device on scene, the blotter entry…
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Monday brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the arrest…
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Last week brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the…
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Crime recap: Colorado Springs police made 349 arrests last week
Colorado Springs police saw gun violence, traffic accidents and arson around the city, making a total of 349 arrests last week, according to department records. From Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 14 blotter entries to its public database of arrests approved for public release. Here is a recap of…