Colorado Springs Police Department

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) conducted a coordinated enforcement operation targeting retail crime between August 4 and August 7. This effort was part of a National Organized Retail Crime Blitz, resulting in 16 misdemeanor citations being issued and six new felony charges filed.

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced the creation of a Citywide Homelessness Response Team to improve coordination and accountability regarding homelessness issues. The team will bring together various city departments under a whole-government approach focusing on priorities such as housing, employment, outreach, and supportive services. These efforts will continue through partnerships with organizations like Pikes Peak United Way.

The Colorado Springs Police Department's Metro Retail, Pawn and Metal theft unit participated in National Retail Blitz Week from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7. During this effort, officers and detectives apprehended over a dozen suspects while working with retail stores.

The Colorado Springs Police Department warns that driving without both required license plates is illegal in Colorado and can result in traffic stops and vehicle impoundment. They noted a recent increase in vehicles missing front license plates.

The Colorado Springs Police Department warns that driving without both front and rear license plates is illegal under Colorado state law, leading to potential traffic stops and vehicle impoundment. A recent increase in vehicles missing front plates has prompted the alert.

A driver resisted police orders during a traffic stop, ran into the middle of South Academy Boulevard, and was arrested after an altercation. The incident occurred on Monday night, Aug. 3, in Colorado Springs.

A suspect was arrested after chasing a victim through an apartment complex parking lot with a gun, as reported by the Colorado Springs Police Department. The incident occurred on Monday night, leading to the recovery of a stolen firearm.

A Colorado Springs family was caught in a shooting at Prospect Lake, part of three recent shootings near Memorial Park, prompting calls for increased security measures. The father, Brian Schaefer, criticized the lack of surveillance and cameras, while police confirmed using existing infrastructure from a 2024 state-funded security upgrade to investigate the incident.

A shooting occurred at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, resulting in one victim being transported to the hospital in serious condition. Medical aid was provided by officers who responded to the incident.

A minor was seriously injured in a vehicle crash with a tree on August 1, with alcohol believed to be a contributing factor, as reported by the Colorado Springs Police Department. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 1900 block of an unspecified location.

A shooting at Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs left one person seriously injured on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to reports of the incident around 4:30 p.m., finding the victim on scene and transporting them to the hospital. Two suspects fled the area, and authorities are seeking information.

The Colorado Springs Police Department is responding to reports of a shooting at Memorial Park. Emergency personnel and police cars are blocking parts of the park near the scene.

Blanco, a pit bull-Lab mix, was returned home after being taken for five days. Owner Paul Torrez found a handwritten note from the person who took the dog, who claimed they were drunk. Torrez plans to press charges, and the Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating.

One person is dead, and two others are injured following a crash between a truck pulling a trailer and a vehicle making a left turn at the Highway 83 and North Powers Boulevard interchange in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department stated speed and alcohol were not factors in the incident.

The intersection of northbound Highway 83 and southbound Powers Boulevard is closed due to a crash, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. The closure was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, affecting all lanes of the specified roads.

Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department's Armed Violent Offender Unit arrested two suspects and seized over 600 fentanyl pills, meth, and cash during a bust in southeast Colorado Springs. The arrests occurred on July 29 as part of an operation targeting wanted individuals.

Colorado Springs City Council voted to advance a plan to enhance security along South Nevada Avenue from Mill Street to Cheyenne Road. The $758,000 contract with the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority will be partially funded by recreational marijuana tax revenue, allocated to public safety, mental health services, and PTSD programs for veterans. A second council vote is scheduled for early August.

K9 Roam, a police dog from the Colorado Springs Police Department, was medically retired in January after being injured in the line of duty and will be honored at the 41st annual Medal of Valor Dinner in September.

A suspect faces stalking charges after threatening to 'find and kill' victims at a home in Colorado Springs. Officers responded to the threat on July 27, and the suspect allegedly assaulted a police officer following the arrest.

A grass fire near Explorer Elementary School in Colorado Springs is under investigation as potential arson. The fire, which burned about an acre of parkland, was extinguished before reaching homes or the school. Authorities are seeking public assistance, while residents and fire officials expressed concerns about dry conditions and fire risks.

A motorcyclist died in a crash on I-25 between Tejon Street and Cimarron Street on July 16, 2026. The El Paso County Coroner identified the motorcyclist, and the Colorado Springs Police Department reported the incident.

An 87-year-old woman, Dorothy Young, died on July 14 from injuries sustained in a July 9 crash along Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs. Her vehicle collided with a parked car and a dump truck at the East Fountain Boulevard intersection, resulting in her extrication and hospitalization, while a driver and child in the SUV also sustained serious injuries.

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on July 25 after a vehicle fled the scene following a collision. The Colorado Springs Police Department reported the incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. when the rider was thrown from their bike.

A single person died in a rollover crash on East Platte Avenue near Chelton Road in Colorado Springs on July 24, as reported by the Colorado Springs Police Department. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the 3400 block as a single-vehicle crash.

A single-car rollover crash on E Platte Avenue in Colorado Springs resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Police attribute speed as a contributing factor, and the Major Crash Team is investigating. Two occupants were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist, Talon Severe, died after crashing on North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs. This marks the 32nd traffic fatality in the city this year, exceeding the 26 reported at the same time last year. The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating, with speed being considered a potential factor.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist, McCain Dean, died in a crash in Colorado Springs on July 5. The incident, which occurred at the intersection of North Union Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard, is the 31st traffic death in the city this year. Speed is being considered as a factor in the crash, and the Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating.

A suspect allegedly broke into multiple apartments through walls in a complex off East Platte Avenue, leading police to respond to a disturbance call. The Colorado Springs Police Department confirmed the incident, which occurred on July 23 around 1:45 a.m.

A 53-year-old man, Cody Applin, was found with a gunshot wound to the head in Colorado Springs on July 16. The incident is under investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department, marking the city's ninth homicide this year compared to 20 at this time last year.

Colorado Springs Police Department found a wanted woman and another individual in a room with drugs. The arrest was part of a task force operation led by the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force.

A suspect was arrested in July for allegedly attempting to rob the same business a second time, wearing clothing similar to what he wore during a June 27 robbery. The Colorado Springs Police Department confirmed the arrest, which occurred shortly after midnight on June 27.

A 19-year-old man was identified as the victim of a homicide at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested a man following the fatal shooting on July 18.

A 19-year-old man, Haywood Trisby, was killed at Memorial Park in a parking lot on July 18. A 20-year-old suspect, Malaki Branch, was arrested for first-degree murder. This marks the 10th homicide in the city this year, compared to 20 at the same time last year.

A 53-year-old man, Jerry Blair, was identified as the victim of a stabbing in Colorado Springs that resulted in his death. The incident occurred on July 14 near North Murray Boulevard and East Platte Avenue, marking the eighth homicide in the city this year. No arrests have been made.

A woman threatened an employee with an axe and broke a display case to take a knife in southern Colorado Springs. The incident occurred on July 20 around 2:30 p.m., according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.

A suspicious death on the southeast side of Colorado Springs on July 17 is now being investigated as a homicide by the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). The department confirmed the status change in an update issued on July 20.

A motorcyclist was identified following a fatal crash on North Academy Boulevard near Constitution Avenue in Colorado Springs. The incident occurred shortly before 8:45 p.m. on July 10, prompting a response from Colorado Springs Police Department officers to the 1800 block of the roadway.

Jerry Blair, a 53-year-old man, was identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing near East Platte Avenue and North Murray Boulevard in Colorado Springs on July 14. The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating the incident.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on July 5 at the intersection of Dublin and North Union Boulevards in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department identified the motorcyclist as part of a preliminary investigation.

The Colorado Springs Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 13-year-old Oriannys Gonzalez, a Hispanic girl reported missing on July 18 near East Platte Avenue and South Academy Boulevard. She was last seen around 9 p.m. in the area.