Uptick in Trespassing and Substance Crimes, Unusual Predator Co-Housing in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS CRIME REPORT - WEEK OF JUNE 1-7, 2025Downtown - Multiple criminal incidents were reported in the downtown area near North Avenue during the past week. Investigations are ongoing.UCCS Campus - The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Police have updated their June 2025 crime logs. Residents can access these reports at the campus police department located at Austin Bluffs Parkway.Swope Avenue - Two sexually violent predators have registered at the same residence. Kailan Rodriguez Marion was convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child in El Paso County last year, with additional convictions for 1st degree criminal trespass, forgery, and theft. John Jason Young was convicted of internet sexual exploitation of a child in 2023, with a second attempt conviction the same year, and a 2020 conviction for possession of child sexual exploitation material. Police note that Young is one of 21 registered sexually violent predators currently in Colorado Springs.The Colorado Springs Police Department issues regular notifications regarding sexually violent predators as part of community safety measures. These notifications are made available through the Police Blotter on the city's official website, where residents can access information approved for public release.Residents should be aware of an apparent increase in trespassing incidents and controlled substance violations across the region, as similar arrests have been reported in nearby jurisdictions.TRENDS AND PATTERNS:Law enforcement continues to monitor sexual offenses and substance-related crimes as priority concerns in the area. The co-housing of registered sexually violent predators at the same address represents an unusual situation that authorities are monitoring.EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:To report suspicious activity or provide tips on ongoing investigations, contact the Colorado Springs Police Department non-emergency line at (719) 444-7000. For emergencies, always call 911.Citizens are encouraged to regularly check the Police Blotter page on the City of Colorado Springs website for updated information on criminal activity in their neighborhoods.