Fairview Cemetery in Fountain was recently vandalized and several headstones were damaged including historic headstones from the mid-nineteenth century. The Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery are hosting a first annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the cemetery located at 757 S. Santa Fe Avenue; last tour begins at 1:00pm. …
Volunteer attorneys from the El Paso County Bar Association answer legal questions from the public, in person at no charge on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Citadel Mall, adjacent to the upper level foor court area from 10:00 a.m. to noon. “Ask A Lawyer” is completely confidential! Upcoming Ask-A Lawyer events at the…
A bobcat was seen off Peaceful Valley Rd where the trees are in the middle of the road on Tuesday. You may want to keep small children and pets indoors or make sure children are with an adult when outdoors. If you see the bobcat in the area contact the Colorado Game commission.
Turn in your unused or expired household prescription or over the counter medication for safe disposal in the Fountain Valley area on Saturday, September 29, 2012. There will be two locations to drop off expired or unused drugs: Fountain Middle School Parking Lot at 515 North Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO 80817 Security Fire Department Station 1 at 400…
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a suspect who attempted to lure a child into his vehicle at approximately 7:55 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2012, near the Widefield Community Center. The suspect approached the victim while driving a burgundy, newer Dodge or Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck. The…
On August 21, 2012, investigators from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Robert Gordon for Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust and other charges. The investigation began on August 5, 2011, when the male victim, now 23 years of age, informed investigators he had an…
The 57th running of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon will once again redefine what most call running in America’s Ultimate Challenge. The Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2012 and Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain at 5069 Pikes Peak…
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will provide proper disposal of various materials free to residents. The facility is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 on the following dates: Saturday, August 11, 2012 Saturday, September…
Colorado Springs, CO A funeral for Officer Matthew Tyner who died in the line of duty after his motorcycle collied with a vehicle on Tuesday, July 24th while performing traffic enforcement on Austing Bluffs Parkway. Officer Tyner served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for six years. Services will be on Tudsday, July 31, 2012 at New…
This morning at about 12:00 a.m. a shooting took place at Century 16 Theaters in Aurora Colorado as audience members watched the premier of Batman Dark Knight. Several people have been killed and many injured. Police now say 12 are dead and 38 injured. Among those injured was a three month old. One person has been taken…
Fountain, Colorado – Press Release The Fountain Police Department made an arrest today in the recent thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Fountain Valley Area. The investigation began in March and included more than sixty cases in the following neighborhoods: Cross Creek, Heritage, Tuscany Ridge, Wild Oak Farms and Countryside. The cases involved thefts from unlocked vehicles during…
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great time to safely dispose of unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Last year Americans turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications…
There was a two vehicle accident on Marksheffel and Fontaine Boulevard on Tuesday evening. The driver received fatal injuries and three passengers were transported to Memorial Hospital. With the new Larson Ranch development and new growth in the Fountain Valley there is an increase in traffic on Marksheffel. Drivers turning onto Marksheffel Blvd from Fontaine Blvd…
PEYTON, CO – Colorado State Patrol The Colorado State Patrol said a 17 year old girl from Peyton died Saturday after her car went off the road near Curtis Road and Garrett Road in El Paso County. As the girl neared the intersection, the girl steered to the left, which caused the Saturn to begin…
By COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Press Release 4:30 PM At about 1:30pm today the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a report that three people spotted near Woodmen and I-25 matched the description of the Dougherty siblings that began a crime spree in Florida last week. The trio has been connected to crimes in Florida and…
On Wednesday, June 8th, the Fountain Police arrested the accused Craigslist Robber for two armed robberies in Fountain. The Police Department received a 911 call reporting the suspect wanted for the Craigslist robberies was at an apartment at 7145 Alegre Circle. The caller reported seeing the suspect entering an apartment through a window. Officers went to the home,…
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