Colorado Springs police saw gun violence, traffic fatalities and motor vehicle thefts last week, among other incidents, with law enforcement making 318 arrests in El Paso County.<\/p>\n
From Feb. 22 to Feb. 28, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 11 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release.\u00a0Here is a recap of those entries:<\/p>\n
On Monday, just before 1 a.m., a couple was awakened by a woman attempting to get in their home, pounding on their door. The homeowner armed himself with a handgun and barricaded the door when the intruder fired multiple gunshots into their home, narrowly missing the homeowner and their sleeping 5-year-old daughter. Crystal Burke, 33, and Tristan Price, 40, were arrested and face charges of attempted murder, among others.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, police responded to a shots-fired call from the 700 block of Citadel Drive, after suspects were burglarizing a building and allegedly fired multiple rounds at on-duty security guards as they fled in a vehicle. No arrests have been announced.<\/p>\n
Also on Tuesday, a motorcyclist died near Union Boulevard at Woodland Hills Drive after a box truck turned left in front of the biker, causing a collision. Police say impairment is not suspected, but speed is being investigated.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, police located two unrelated suspects with outstanding arrest warrants in the area of 300 Iowa Avenue. Taylor Sandford was arrested on a warrant for the theft of over $15,000 in metal from businesses and city parks; Jaquavis Marthrel was arrested on a warrant for identity theft and money laundering. <\/p>\n
On Thursday, police received a report of a dead body in the 100 Block of East Vermijo Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs. Officers located a deceased adult male, and the Police Department\u2019s homicide unit took lead on the investigation.<\/p>\n
Other incidents at a glance: <\/p>\n
On Tuesday, police located a \u201cprolific retail crime offender\u201d at a local Home Depot, stealing merchandise. Police monitored the suspect as they left the store, who fled the scene when they attempted to apprehend them. Police deployed a tire deflator and located the vehicle, abandoned, with a \u201csignificant amount of retail merchandise,\u201d shortly after. No arrests have been announced.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, police responded to a report of a man holding a handgun and attempting to break into an apartment in the 600 block of West Van Buren. Police found that the man, Marcin Bis, was a resident at the complex and allegedly made racially biased comments and threats towards his neighbors. He was arrested and booked at the El Paso County Jail.<\/p>\n
Also on Wednesday, Benjamin Bryant, 43, was arrested after a 6-hour standoff following a menacing incident with a baseball bat. <\/p>\n
On Thursday, police announced that a sexually violent predator, Larry Kaualeni Abenes, 62, was released to live in the community. Police say anyone with questions regarding the announcement can call 719-444-7672.<\/p>\n
On Friday, Mauro Loper, 54, was arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the\u00a03900 block of Loma Vista Point two days prior. <\/p>\n
Also on Friday, Nicolas Roberts, 33, was arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the 6000 block of Snowbird Drive. At the time of his arrest, a .380 handgun and felony amounts of narcotics were found in his possession. <\/p>\n
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