Arson Investigations in Colorado Springs: Suspects Arrested, Community Assistance Sought

In the past week in Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Police Department took a 32-year-old man into custody after he allegedly set a string of fires early Friday morning along North Academy Boulevard. According to KRDO News, officers were alerted to flames near a church in the 4200 block and responded quickly, containing the fire before serious damage occurred. Additional fires were discovered at a gas station west of the church and a neighboring fast-food restaurant. The suspect, identified as Eric Therrin, was arrested after a brief foot chase and booked on multiple counts of fourth-degree arson. Evidence at the scene led police to believe the fires were intentionally set as part of an attempt to ignite adjoining buildings. There is no indication that specific businesses were targeted. All fires were contained by first responders, preventing significant property loss. The case is now closed with the suspect in custody.In another update related to a high-profile arson investigation, one arrest was made and one suspect remains at large in connection with a house fire on Harrison Road that destroyed a family’s home back in July. CSPD reports that fireworks shot from a moving truck sparked the blaze that resulted in a total loss of property, though all five occupants escaped uninjured. On September 10, police obtained warrants for Michelle Torres, age 21, and Xavier Resendez, age 23, on charges of first-degree arson, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment. Torres was arrested, booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center, and has posted bond. Resendez is still at large, and police are actively seeking the public’s help to locate him. He is described as a Hispanic male, age 23, last known to be in the Colorado Springs area. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Colorado Springs Police Department or Crime Stoppers.Throughout the week, no significant patterns of violent crime were observed, though two major incidents of alleged arson were investigated. There were no trend advisories for increases in property crime or personal assaults in the city’s publicly released reports. The Colorado Springs Police Department continues to request the community’s assistance when suspect information is released. If you have any tips regarding ongoing investigations, especially concerning outstanding suspects, contact CSPD at (719) 444-7000 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-STOP.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI