On 11-26-23 at 10:32PM the Colorado Springs Police Department received multiple calls for service reporting a loud explosion. The investigation led officers to the 200 block of North Logan Ave where they discovered a suspicious object that had been on fire. The CSPD Regional Explosives Unit responded to evaluate the suspicious object and determined it was not a threat to the community. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information or who is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or is you wish to remain anonymous; you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Gold Hill Patrol Shift 3 Lieutenant - 385-2125
PD Contact & Number
32854
Record ID
November 26, 2023
Incident Date
10:03
Time
Gold Hill -- Shift I
Division
Robbery
Title
1700 S. Nevada
Location
On 11/26/23 at 10:03AM, Gold Hill and Sand Creek officers were dispatched to a robbery of business in the 1700 block of S. Nevada Av. Two subjects entered the business, assaulted the clerk and took merchandise and an unknown amount of cash. The suspects fled the area in a red vehicle.
Summary
None
Adults Arrested
Metro Strategic Operations Lieutenant - 444-7766
PD Contact & Number
32852
Record ID
November 25, 2023
Incident Date
14:40
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Other
Title
3000 De Cortez St
Location
On November 25, 2023, at approximately 2:40 PM the Colorado Springs Police Department Communication Center received a 911 call of a shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in the 3000 block of the Cortez St. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment and was determined to be in critical condition. While on scene officers located the person responsible for the shooting. Due to the nature of the victim’s injuries, detectives from the Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. All parties involved are accounted for and there is no threat to the community. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information or who is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or is you wish to remain anonymous; you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Public Affairs Lieutenant - 444-7985
PD Contact & Number
32851
Record ID
November 23, 2023
Incident Date
10:46
Time
Investigations -- Shift I
Division
Assault
Title
3600 block of El Morro Rd
Location
On the above date and time Sand Creek officers responded to a residence in the 3600 blk of El Morro Rd for a report of a disturbance where shots were fired. Officers were able to make contact with the female victim and ultimately the male suspect. Due to the nature of the call for service, detectives from the Domestic Violence/Adult Sexual Assault unit responded and assumed the investigation. The male party was identified as Mark Stethem, a 64 yr old male. He was taken into custody for several charges to include 2nd Degree Assault and felony Menacing.
Summary
Mark Stethem
Adults Arrested
Special Victims Lieutenant - 444-7591
PD Contact & Number
32850
Record ID
November 23, 2023
Incident Date
16:30
Time
Falcon -- Shift II
Division
Robbery
Title
300 block of Mount View Lane
Location
On 11/23/2023 at 04:34 hours officers from the Falcon Division were dispatched to an armed robbery at a business in the 300 block of Mount View Lane. A male suspect entered the business, armed with a firearm, and took merchandise. The suspect left the area on Mount View Lane. The investigation is ongoing.
*UPDATE* - During the ongoing investigation, the suspect was positively identified as 20 year old Thaddeus Reyna. Mr. Reyna was taken into custody without incident.
Summary
Thaddeus Reyna (20 yoa)
Adults Arrested
Falcon Patrol Shift 2 Lieutenant - 444-7240
PD Contact & Number
32849
Record ID
November 22, 2023
Incident Date
20:30
Time
Stetson Hills -- Shift II
Division
Disturbance
Title
3900 block of Loma Vista Pt
Location
On 11/22/2023 at approximately 08:30pm officers of the Stetson Hills Division were dispatched to a disturbance in the 3900 block of Loma Vista Pt. During their response, the call was upgraded to a shooting. Upon arrival the officers located a juvenile victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Assault Unit was contacted and took over the investigation. At this point all involved parties are accounted for, and there is no threat to the public.
On August 15, 2023, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Mazatlán Circle to assist the Humane Society with puppies locked in the trunk of a vehicle. 8 puppies (5 deceased) and 2 deceased kittens were located inside the vehicle. Since then two of those puppies died. CSPD began an investigation into animal cruelty.
The case was forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for a filing decision. After the case was reviewed by the DA’s Office. An arrest warrant was issued for 9 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 10 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. On 11/22/23 Officers went to the Mazatlán Circle address, and the suspect was arrested. While on scene, officers saw a malnourished dog inside the same vehicle the deceased puppies and kittens were found in, back in August. Officers also saw multiple malnourished dogs tied up in the back yard.
The Humane Society responded and executed a search warrant for the residence. The Humane Society cited the owner of the residence, with having too many animals at the residence, licensing and rabies requirements, and 3 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. Another party was cited for 7 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. The Humane Society will serve the main suspect at a later time with 14 additional counts of animal cruelty.
A total of 7 adults dogs, 7 puppies, and 1 turtle were removed from the home by the Humane Society.
Summary
YES
Adults Arrested
Sand Creek Patrol Shift 1 Lieutenant - 444-7270
PD Contact & Number
32846
Record ID
November 22, 2023
Incident Date
17:25
Time
Specialized Enforcement -- Shift II
Division
Traffic Crash
Title
N Union Blvd/ Dublin Blvd
Location
On 11/22/2023, at 5:25 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of N Union Blvd and Dublin Blvd regarding a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a truck. Initial information is that the motorcycle was southbound on Union Blvd and the truck was Northbound making a left turn to travel west on Dublin Blvd. As the truck was making the unprotected left turn the motorcycle struck the right rear of the truck. The motorcycle rider was transported from the scene with serious life-threatening injuries. Due to the nature of the crash the Major Crash team was contacted and responded to the assume the investigation. It is early in the investigation; however, speed does appear to be a factor.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Patrol Support Lieutenant - 444-7708
PD Contact & Number
32845
Record ID
November 22, 2023
Incident Date
17:25
Time
Falcon -- Shift II
Division
Select Incident Type
Title
Union Blvd.and Dublin Blvd.
Location
Major Crash Team and Falcon Patrol Officers responded to Union Blvd. and Dublin Blvd. for a reported traffic accident involving a motorcycle and truck. The intersection is shut down in all directions for approximately 1-block while the investigation is being conducted. Please avoid this area as traffic is affected in all directions.
Summary
Adults Arrested
Falcon Patrol Shift 2 Lieutenant - 444-7240
PD Contact & Number
32844
Record ID
November 22, 2023
Incident Date
18:33
Time
Sand Creek -- Shift II
Division
Traffic Crash
Title
E Platte Ave/N Academy Bl
Location
UPDATE: As of 10:10PM all lanes of E Platte Ave are open to through traffic. The pedestrian involved in the crash was transported to the hospital due to life-threatening injuries, and the investigation into the crash is continuing.
On the above date and time the Colorado Springs Police Department received a report of an auto-pedestrian crash in the area of E Platte Ave and N Academy Bl. Due to the scope of the investigation, eastbound E Platte Ave is shut down at N Academy Bl. Eastbound traffic on Platte is being diverted to north or southbound Academy Bl, with no traffic from Academy being allowed to access eastbound Platte as well. Citizens are advised to avoid the area at this time.
