FEBRUARY 19
A Colorado ID was turned into the front office over the weekend of Feb. 15-17. By Feb. 19 it still had not been claimed so it was taken in as a safekeeping item. A postcard was sent to the address on the ID card.
MSPD officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving recklessly in the 600 block of Manitou Avenue. The driver was arrested on DUI related charges and later released.
FEBRUARY 20
Officers stopped a vehicle for disobeying a traffic control device on El Paso Boulevard and found the driver to have an outstanding PR [Personal Recognizance] warrant. The subject was served with paperwork and released.
Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Manitou Avenue for a cold theft. The reporting party reported two parties had stolen goods from one of the shops. Officers contacted one of the responsible parties, but did not have enough evidence to make an arrest at the time.
Officers responded to the 100 block of Beckers Lane for a disturbance. Upon investigation it was found that an unknown male and female came onto the reporting party’s property attempting to steal packages. A verbal altercation took place which the unknown parties stated they had a gun. This investigation is ongoing.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Beckers Lane and El Paso Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle had a county warrant and was given a summons for DUID. The driver was booked into El Paso County CJC.
FEBRUARY 21
Manitou Springs Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in progress on Midland Avenue. Upon officers’ arrival, an investigation was completed, and probable cause was found to effect and arrest of the aggressor. The suspect was arrested and later booked into CJC.
At approximately 1917 hours, Manitou Springs Police Department was called to check the welfare of a possible suicidal person on Ruxton Avenue. After long conversations and communication between the party and the EPSO BEACON Unit, it was determined that the scene was safe, and all units cleared.
FEBRUARY 22
Manitou Springs Police Officers were dispatched to a road hazard on W. Highway 24. Officers arrived on the scene and discovered a semi-truck was broken down and abandoned on the highway. Officers towed the vehicle and contacted the vehicle’s operator and manager.
The Manitou Springs Police Department responded to a check the welfare of a male party that was believed to be hallucinating. Upon officers’ arrival, officers discovered that the male party was not in a good state of mind and needed further evaluation at a local hospital. The male party was transported by MSFD to a local hospital where a Manitou Springs police officer provided the hospital staff detailed information leading to a mental health hold.
Manitou Spring Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 000 block of Manitou Avenue. After investigating the stop, a female driver was found to be under the influence of drugs and was cited for DUID.
Manitou Springs Police Department responded to a report of a male kicking a door in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue. The scene was controlled. The front door of a business had broken glass. After investigation, a male was arrested and cited for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief.
Officers received a call for service regarding a drunk person in the 700 block of Manitou Avenue. Officers located that person who had a Manitou municipal warrant. The suspect was served and released on a PR bond.
FEBRUARY 23
Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding. Driver was placed under arrest for DUI.
FEBRUARY 24
Officers responded to a cold criminal trespass of a motor vehicle. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Officers contacted a male party in an illegal homeless camp in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue, who they knew to have an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant. The party was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
MSPD officers located an illegal camp in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue. A party was arrested on an outstanding warrant and charged with violations related to conservation.
An officer stopped a vehicle with expired registration. The plates were fictitious. Subject was issued a summons.