All Entries in the "Law Enforcement" Category
Bodies of boater, dog recovered from Lake Pueblo after boat capsizes – one boater survived and swam to shore
Capsized fishing boat and debris field as seen from a CPW patrol boat March 13, 2026 Update: Body of second boater recovered at Lake Pueblo PUEBLO, Colo – At approximately 9:23 p.m., the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Maritime Emergency Response Team located and recovered the body of the second boater. Officers returned to the south boat ramp […]
One Deceased, One Seriously Injured in Suspected Domestic Violence Related Incident in Rocky Ford
March 13, 2026 – CBI – Rocky Ford, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Rocky Ford Police Department with a death investigation. At 2:44 A. M. Rocky Ford Police were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of North 5th Street on a report of a shooting. Responding officers located a 46-year old […]
CPW continues public engagement efforts concerning new Firearms Safety Program
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program with its next meeting scheduled for March 10 at Pueblo Community College. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 requires individuals to apply for an eligibility card through their Sheriff’s Office, complete a firearms […]
Wind and dust make driving hazardous through Thursday
Possible closures on I-25 south of Pueblo and other roadways across the southeastern plains Southeast Colorado—High winds and dust continue to cause hazardous driving conditions across the southeast corner of Colorado. Motorists may encounter proactive road closures due to limited visibility. Areas south of US Highway 50 including Interstate 25 south of Pueblo and US […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins public engagement to inform Coloradans about new Firearms Safety Program
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 ensures that beginning August 1, […]
Colorado Continues to Drive Down Auto Theft in 2025
(COLORADO) – Colorado is starting the New Year with some good news – the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and the Colorado State Patrol are pleased to announce that Colorado saw further reductions of auto theft in 2025. Colorado is on a positive trend in reducing motor vehicle theft, and 2025 marks the third […]
Colorado men’s prisons will run out of space in next fiscal year, state warns
Colorado’s prisons will run out of beds for men in the next fiscal year unless significant changes are made to either reduce the prison population or increase capacity, a state analyst projects in a new report. A sharp decrease in parole releases coupled with a steady stream of new prisoners entering custody means the state’s […]
Two Vehicle Fatal Crash East of Kiowa
**Update** Two Vehicle Fatal Crash East of Kiowa Highway 86 is closed to all traffic (Elbert, CO) – The initial investigation shows that the driver of the Dodge, the deceased male, was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Ford, a 68 year old female, was wearing her […]
Prowers County Sheriff Sam Zordel seeking re-election in 2026
Date: 12-4-2025 To the Citizens of Prowers County, It has been a great pleasure serving as the Sheriff of Prowers County, this term. This job isn’t always the easiest, but it is the most rewarding, being able to interact and serve the citizens of Prowers County, my employees and with the other offices of this […]
Young people held at Pueblo detention facility aren’t getting enough food, parents allege
A guard speaks to an inmate in the toughest security rooms for new arrivals at the Youth Offender System’s detention facility in Pueblo (photo by Glenn Asakawa/TheDenverPost) Mothers tell The Denver Post their sons are losing extreme amounts of weight at Youthful Offender System facility For the past few months, Emmanuel Porter-Taylor and other young […]
Colorado State Patrol holding its 13th annual “Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car” toy drive at Lamar Walmart November 23 and November 30
The Christmas season will be here before we know it, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year will mark our 13th annual Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car toy drive. The Colorado State Patrol will be holding their annual toy drive on two Sundays in November. The […]
Colorado State Patrol: Refusing chemical testing has consequences in Colorado
(Colorado) – Receiving a DUI comes with serious consequences due to the threat an impaired driver poses to other roadside users in a vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. This is why every state in the United States, including Colorado, has some form of implied consent law on record. While the penalties are significant for DUI, […]
DUI has long-lasting consequences in Colorado
There are many potential penalties a driver experiences after a DUI or DWAI conviction, regardless of whether it was their first or subsequent offense. License revocation, mandatory alcohol and drug education, fines and fees. It is also highly likely that a driver’s insurance company will impose long-term consequences. “A DUI conviction is considered a red […]
Colorado State Patrol releases details about crash involving Burlington students
CORRECTION: The deceased teenager was 17 years old, not 14. There was a fifth passenger, a 18 year old male that was transported to the hospital in Burlington with minor injuries and has since been released. Fatal Crash Involves Local Teens on Highway 385 (Kit Carson County, COLO) – Today at approximately 11:39 a.m., Colorado […]
Watch for wildlife on roads during daylight saving time
This Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, marks the end of daylight saving time, which means people will set clocks back an hour, see dusk earlier and wildlife are migrating to wintering habitats during rush-hour traffic on roadways. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol ask drivers to […]
