When a police officer in Colorado Springs recently worked extra duty on a Sunday, he claims to have seen three individuals moving about among the bicycle racks at the Colorado College campus. Upon closer inspection, he allegedly saw three teenagers removing locked bicycles from the stands. The officer approached them, but the three youths avoided arrest for criminal charges by running away.
Alleged bicycle thefts lead to criminal charges against 3 teens
Is the cause of distracted driving potentially the solution?
Distracted driving is deadly: Many people know this, but many still choose to multitask behind the wheel. Common distractions include eating, drinking, children, fidgeting with the radio or GPS, calling and texting. Law enforcement is cracking down on technology use. Most states have laws that ban texting, while a few states ban cell phone use altogether. Some might think these laws are drastic. Regardless, too many drivers know that looking down for even a second can result in severe consequences.
Drug charges follow standoff at day care facility
A Colorado Springs woman who allegedly operates a day care facility that is not registered was arrested on a recent Friday evening. Along with drug charges, she now faces multiple other charges. According to a police report, her arrest followed a standoff that lasted approximately one hour.
Injured in a Denver parking ramp collision? Obtain compensation
Especially for commuters, parking ramps in downtown Denver serve as an important necessity for parking during work. In a rush to leave the facility, another driver backs into your vehicle as you legally drive behind them in the ramp. You suffer a broken arm, a concussion and abrasions due to the impact, and you want to seek compensation.
SUVs are more likely than sedans to save passengers in crashes
Colorado drivers commute through Denver, travel to the Rocky Mountains and explore various national parks in their vehicles. Although more fuel-efficient, smaller sedans prove risky to drive if involved in a serious car accident.
Hit-and-run accidents: Driver leaves accident scene twice
Leaving the scene of an accident can have severe consequences for a driver and make life difficult for the victims. Fortunately, Colorado law enforcement typically catches up soon with drivers who were involved in hit-and-run accidents. A driver in Aurora was recently taken into custody within 15 minutes after leaving crash scenes twice, causing the death of a woman in the second incident.
Alcohol a factor in accident that killed a 2-year-old girl
A two vehicle crash on I-70 near the Lookout Mountain exchange resulted in the death of a 2-year-old girl, Sophia Rivera and serious injuries to her mother.
Multiple benefits of fuel-efficient cars
In the beginning, fuel efficient cars were not particularly attractive. Though they did offer increased gas mileage and had the potential to save people money, they were not very stylish compared to other models on the road. People may have wanted to forgo fuel-efficiency in favor of style.
Cycling communities working together for increased safety
Cyclists are a tight-knit community. To be a member, you need not join a club or participate in large group events. You need only have experienced being a cyclist among motor vehicles. It takes someone very dedicated to mount a bicycle, devoid of any life-saving safety features, and ride beside cars. Those who take that risk share a bond.
Violent crimes: Teen accused of pistol whipping donut shop worker
At about 3 a.m. on May 18, two juveniles allegedly entered a donut shop in Colorado Springs. They would ultimately be accused of committing violent crimes. Employees of the store claim the two teenagers ordered them to put their hands up, get down on the ground and hand over the cash. They allege that one of the pair became impatient when the cash register was not opened quick enough, and he purportedly struck the employee over the head with his firearm. The gun went off, but no one was hit.
