When America had an open prison – the story of Kenyon Scudder and his 'prison without walls'
There are alternatives to today's current prison system in the United States. One was successfully tried in California in the 1940s.
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1708 drivers cited during spring events DUI enforcement
1708 drivers were cited between April 5 and May 13, 2019. The next special DUI enforcement period starts May 24.
Tip leads to poaching citations for two men at Blue Lake
Two men had nearly three times the legal fish limit at Blue Lake in Bent and Kiowa counties.
How Columbine became a blueprint for school shooters
20 years ago, the script for a tragic new form of violence in schools was created in Colorado, setting a pattern used around the globe.
2 Iranians indicted for computer crimes that caused $30 million in damage to CDOT, others
The suspects are alleged to have caused $30 million in damages and collected at least $6 million in ransom.
Halloween DUI enforcement yields 349 arrests, next enforcement starts November 16
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law agencies collaborated to halt impaired drivers over Halloween weekend, the latest high-visibility enforcement effort as part of CDOT's The Heat Is On campaign. From October 26 through November 1, officers arrested 349 drivers, a decrease from the 375 citations last year.
Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office Arrest and Summons Report – June-July 2018
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Friday, June 22, 2018, Deputies responded to a report of an incident in the 900 block of Maine Street. After investigating the matters, Deputies issued an arrest warrant for Tawny Garrett, charged with menacing in violation of Colorado Revised Statute 18-3-206(1)(a). |
Reward Increased to $15,000 in Killing of Two Mountain Goats
Thanks to donations, Colorado Operation Game Thief is increasing the reward offer from $5,000 to $15,000 for information leading to an arrest or citation in the case of two mountain goats that were shot and found dead July 3, approximately 2.8 miles up the Quandary Peak Trail.
Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Elbert County
Deputies from the Elbert County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting Saturday night in northern Elbert County.
Between 1,000 and 1,500 people had gathered for a rodeo at a property in the 44000 block of Comanche Creek Road when a fight erupted. One person is said to have pulled out a gun and began shooting. It is not known if anyone was struck by bullets, however two people who were working the event were treated for minor injuries that occurred during the fight.
Wildlife Officers Turn Poacher’s Own Game Camera Against Him to Prove Crime
A photo of a salmon fillet held to a tree with black electrical tape made it obvious to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer Bob Carochi that a poacher was illegally baiting and killing bears in his district.