Colorado Springs Police Blotter: Motor Thefts, Gun Violence, and Missing Persons

Colorado Springs police made 354 arrests last week, with notable activity spanning motor vehicle theft, gun violence, domestic abuse, and missing persons. In the southeast, officers responded to multiple alleged motor vehicle thefts, with several suspects apprehended onsite while other cases remain under investigation as reported by the Colorado Springs Gazette. An incident of alleged gun violence in the Knob Hill neighborhood on Wednesday saw two individuals injured; police made one arrest on the scene while actively investigating at least one additional suspect. Domestic abuse cases led to approximately two dozen arrests citywide, with the highest concentration in the central and southwest districts. Sources indicate that in several child welfare-related investigations, child protective services were notified and ongoing involvement continues.Officers conducted numerous traffic stops in the vicinity of Powers Boulevard and Palmer Park, resulting in several arrests for outstanding warrants and alleged drug possession. No major injuries were reported in these incidents, which are largely considered routine enforcement efforts. On the city’s north side, a burglary was reported in the Briargate area Thursday evening, with suspects allegedly entering an occupied residence; no injuries occurred. The case is under active investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department’s property crimes unit.In the vicinity of Citadel Mall, patrol officers responded to a reported assault late Friday night. One alleged perpetrator was detained at the scene, with the status listed as under investigation. Over the weekend, a significant narcotics operation in the Southeast led to multiple arrests in connection with alleged distribution offenses, with property seized and several suspects cited at the scene.Colorado Springs Police are seeking public assistance in finding 13-year-old Mikah Garcia-Lucas, who was last seen around 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, in the 5000 block of Blackcloud Loop. Mikah is described as 5 foot 4 inches, 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black T-shirt and black gym shorts. Anyone with information should contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.Arson investigators responded to a small structure fire near the Old Colorado City district; the fire was contained with no injuries, and the incident is under active investigation. In an unrelated disturbance downtown Sunday morning, officers made three arrests following an alleged altercation outside a bar, all suspects were adults and the case status is pending.Significant trends this week include a continued increase in motor vehicle thefts and an uptick in violent incidents concentrated in the central and southeastern neighborhoods. Police continue to emphasize community awareness and urge anyone with information about ongoing investigations or missing persons to call the emergency tip line at 719-444-7000.Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget 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