Colorado Springs police saw a fatal “speed contest” and death threats last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 320 arrests in El Paso County.
From March 22 to 28, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted seven blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those entries:
On Sunday, March 22, an uninvolved driver died when a car engaging in a speed contest struck them head-on while driving on Briargate Boulevard near Lexington Drive. No arrests were announced and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
On Tuesday, father and son Erick and Alex Muller were arrested after a neighbor reported the pair were caught on camera vandalizing their house, following a history of issues, including allegedly threatening the victim’s grandchild’s life. When police initially contacted the Mullers, they were aggressive and “repeatedly told officers to take out their guns and shoot themselves in the mouth, and do the world a favor.” After search and arrest warrants were obtained, both suspects were taken into custody.
On Wednesday, two officers spotted a man, Tyler Olson, with outstanding felony warrants, walking in America the Beautiful Park with a limping dog. When one of the officers restrained Olson to take him into custody, his dog bit the officer twice. The dog was taken to the Humane Society and the officer was cleared to return to work after being taken to a hospital.
On Saturday, police posted an entry asking for the community’s help in finding a 20-year-old man, Jonathan Stephens, who was last seen near Peterson Space Force Base Saturday evening. Stephens was last seen wearing a white button shirt and black jeans, and wears eyeglasses. Police say he has a mental health condition that causes a concern for his safety.
Other incidents at a glance:
On Tuesday, Carl Goodwin, Katie Kimmett and Robert Scott were arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering, identity theft, burglary and motor vehicle theft.
On Thursday, police responded to calls about a woman attempting to cross I-25. When they arrived, she darted in front of traffic, almost getting hit several times, then threw a rock at a patrol car. Marcelina Gonzales, 48, was arrested and faces charges of attempted second-degree assault on a peace officer, among other alleged crimes.
Also on Thursday, Michael Lopez was arrested as part of an investigation into a possible pattern of arson in dumpsters and grassy areas near the 2000 block of Carmel Drive. He was served and released on two misdemeanor counts of second-degree arson.