Tag: arson
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Colorado Springs man arrested on suspicion of stalking, threatening to shoot estranged girlfriend
Colorado Springs police on Sunday arrested a man suspected of stalking and threatening his estranged girlfriend before setting her garage on fire, according to law enforcement officials. Joshua Spradling, 33, faces charges of arson, stalking and menacing, police said. At about 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, a woman called police and said her estranged boyfriend had…
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Old Colorado City arson suspect set fires because he was ‘angry,’ affidavit reveals
A man arrested Sunday for allegedly starting three separate fires that evening did so because he was “angry,” according to a recently released arrest affidavit obtained by Gazette media partner KOAA. The affidavit reveals more about what led investigators to take the man, identified as Bernie Hidalgo, into custody. Read more on this story at…
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Arson suspect arrested after multiple vehicles, townhome catch fire in Old Colorado City
One man was arrested Sunday night after a series of vehicle fires and at least one structure fire in Old Colorado City, according to Colorado Springs police. Bernie Hidalgo, 28, could face several misdemeanor and felony charges, including arson, police said. Crews from the Colorado Springs Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle on fire…
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Colorado Springs police seek suspects who allegedly stole vehicle before setting it ablaze
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs police are looking for a suspect — or suspects — who allegedly stole a vehicle, crashed it into a tree, and purposely set it on fire early Sunday, according to CSPD officials. At about 3:45 a.m., officers from the Stetson Hills Division responded to…
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Colorado Springs police seek suspects who allegedly stole vehicle before setting it ablaze
Colorado Springs police are looking for a suspect — or suspects — who allegedly stole a vehicle, crashed it into a tree, and purposely set it on fire early Sunday, according to CSPD officials. At about 3:45 a.m., officers from the Stetson Hills Division responded to a call about a traffic crash and possible vehicle arson…
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Appeals court clarifies criteria for extending juvenile speedy trial deadline
Colorado’s second-highest court clarified for the first time earlier this month that the same criteria used to extend an adult criminal defendant’s speedy trial deadline also apply to juveniles. The federal and state constitutions guarantee the right to a speedy trial. In Colorado, that means the government generally must bring defendants to trial within six…
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Neighbors prevent arson suspects from fleeing scene in east Colorado Springs, police say
Several citizens restrained a man and woman who were trying to flee after they allegedly set fire to a home in east Colorado Springs on Saturday, police said. Kenneth Williams and Alexandra Petsche could face arson charges, according to law enforcement. Neighbors reported a house fire in the 1200 block of East Willamette Avenue at…
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Fires at Colorado Springs businesses investigated as arson: Police
The Colorado Springs Fire Department extinguished two fires in Old Colorado City businesses Wednesday night, and police are investigating them as arson, law enforcement said. Firefighters first put out a “small fire” inside a flag shop at 2822 W. Colorado Ave. at about 11:45 p.m., firefighters tweeted. Less than an hour later, crews responded to…
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Boys, 13, charged with murder in California library fire
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Murder charges have been filed against two 13-year-old boys suspected of starting a blaze that killed two firefighters at a central California library. Police said the boys were arrested after they were seen running from Porterville City Library shortly after flames erupted on the afternoon of Feb. 18. The Tulare County…