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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Nearly 180 inmates evacuated from Colorado prison as Lee Fire grows
Nearly 180 inmates were being evacuated from a Colorado prison, officials announced Saturday evening, as the Lee Fire continues to advance south. The Colorado Department of Corrections announced that 179 inmates were being evacuated from the Rifle Correctional Center in northwest Colorado. The inmates were being transferred "to other secure facilities outside the fire-affected area," the agency said in a news release. "Rifle Correctional Center staff have implemented the facility's emergency evacuation plan, ensuring the safe transfer of residents with enhanced security and strong coordination among partner agencies," the agency said. There were no reports of injuries to inmates or staff, the CDOC said. As of Saturday evening, the Lee Fire had burned more than 92,000 acres, making it the sixth-largest wildfire in Colorado since 2001. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the fire is 6% contained. As winds shifted on Friday, the fire began advancing quickly to the south, prompting officials to issue new evacuation orders in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties. The Rifle Correctional Center is a minimum security facility located on a 75-acre site in rural Garfield County.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
4 arrested in connection with July 10 shootout between prison staffers, alleged carjackers
Pueblo police recently arrested four men in connection with a July 10 shootout between off-duty Colorado prison workers and alleged carjacking suspects, police announced in an Aug. 4 news release. Quincy Stephens, 20, Damion Trujillo, 20, Marcus Pechek, 19, and Juaquin Trujillo, 19, were arrested on charges of attempted second-degree homicide and aggravated robbery. A 16-year-old male suspect remains at large, according to the release. Police were initially called to investigate after three people were injured when gunfire was exchanged between a group of off-duty Colorado corrections workers and alleged carjacking suspects at the Sgt. Blake A. Harris Skateboard Park in City Park. Pueblo police were made aware of the incident at approximately 2:40 a.m. that day after three people — two of the alleged carjacking suspects and one of the corrections workers — showed up at two local hospitals with gunshot injuries, according to Pueblo Police Department Community Engagement Manager Bianca Hicks. The five Colorado Department of Corrections workers, employees of the Centennial Correctional Facility in Fremont County, were skating, playing football, and hanging out at the park after its curfew when a group of five suspects allegedly tried to carjack one of the workers' vehicles. Shots were then fired by at least one CDOC officer and one suspect, Hicks said, and police later recovered 70 handgun shell casings at the scene. Two of the alleged carjacking suspects were injured by gunfire, as was one of the CDOC workers. Hicks told the Chieftain that the victims transported one of the injured suspects to a local hospital for treatment after the suspect was left behind by the rest of their party when they fled the scene. Stephens and Damion Trujillo remained in custody at the Pueblo County jail as of Aug. 4, while Pechek was released on bond after spending just under six days in custody, police said in the release. Juaquin Trujillo was also released on bond after spending three days in custody. Stephens will make his first court appearance on Aug. 21, Pechek is scheduled for a plea hearing on Aug. 14, Damion Trujillo is scheduled for a bond hearing on Aug. 14, and Juaquin Trujillo is scheduled for a setting on the same day. All four cases are set in the court of Judge William Alexander. More: Victim in Pueblo's seventh homicide of 2025 identified by coroner Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin at jreutterma@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @jayreutter1. Support local news, subscribe to The Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: 4 men arrested in connection with shootout at City Park skatepark
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Colorado Department of Corrections audit finds "inaccurate, incomplete, and inconsistent" budget requests
An audit of the Colorado Department of Corrections has uncovered "erroneous information and incorrect calculations" over four years of budget requests reviewed. An independent third party conducted the audit that resulted in nearly three dozen recommended changes. CDOC Executive Director Moses "Andre" Stancil told the state's Joint Budget Committee he agrees with the recommendations in the 101-page report that found CDOC's approach to budgeting is unlike any other prison system in the country, and not in a good way. "Everything has been such a fluid mess over the years," said budget writer and Republican state Rep. Rick Taggert of Grand Junction. The audit found CDOC's budget requests have had "inaccurate, incomplete, and inconsistent" information, it's method for calculating its caseload has changed without justification or explanation, its staffing formula is outdated and led to $29 million in unbudgeted expenses in 2024, and its clinical staff costs doubled last year despite 30% of its positions being vacant. Auditors say the department has also inflated its operational costs and poorly managed its cash funds. "Lack of transparency, lack of accuracy, flawed approach to everything you've been doing basically," said Republican state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer of Weld County, who also sits on the Joint Budget Committee. The committee requested the audit after its analysts found the math just wasn't adding up year after year. Colorado Republican state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer talks about issues she has with the Colorado Department of Corrections' budget requests after an audit of the agency. CBS "Our budget analyst, at one point, pounded hands on the table, which I've never seen a budget analyst do," said Democratic state Sen. Jeff Bridges of Greenwood Village, who chairs the Budget Committee. While CDOC overestimated expenses like utilities, it underestimated expenses like staffing, leaving budget writers unsure of the impact on the state's overall budget. "They have such a flawed approach to budgeting that we on the Joint Budget Committee don't really know from a common sense perspective, 'how much do you actually need?'" Kirkmeyer said. She says CDOC's methods are so flawed, it not only changes its budget requests several times a year, but it's also submitted one set of numbers in the morning and another set in the afternoon. CDOC says it can't implement all the recommendations until November of next year. Taggart, Kirkmeyer, and Bridges say CDOC needs to work faster. "This isn't time to pack the car, this is time to get on the road and go," said Bridges. Colorado Democratic state Sen. Jeff Bridges reacts to an audit of the Colorado Department of Corrections' budget requests. CBS DOC says it will talk to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' office about trying to implement some of the changes this budget year. Polis, who's term-limited, leaves office in November of 2026. While the audit findings aren't good, Bridges says at least now budget writers know what the issues are and how to fix them, which he says is "good government."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Greeley PD: Parolee on run from Pueblo found dead in Greeley
(GREELEY, Colo.) — The Greeley Police Department reported that a parolee on the run from the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Youth Halfway House in Pueblo ended up in Greeley on Monday, June 9, when the execution of a search warrant ended in his suicide. According to Greeley Police, around noon on Monday, officers responded to the 2100 block of 7th Avenue, near the intersection of Highways 85 and 34 in Greeley, to assist the Department of Corrections' Parole Fugitive division in tracking down a 26-year-old suspect reported to be on the run from Pueblo. Greeley PD reported that two weeks before, the man had been named as a suspect involved in a stabbing that occurred while he was in custody serving a sentence related to first-degree assault. At that time, the suspect left the CDOC facility in Pueblo. According to the police, Parole officers tracked the suspect to his father's house in Greeley and tried to contact him, but he ran inside. The other children and adults in the house exited and left him alone in the home. Greeley PD stated that around 1:40 p.m., a Reverse 911 text was sent out to the surrounding community advising people to stay in their homes. A search warrant was issued, and Greeley PD attempted to get the suspect to surrender. When they entered the home, they found the suspect in the basement, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to Greeley PD, the Reverse 911 was cancelled around 5:15 p.m. The name of the suspect will be released by the Weld County Coroner's Office after the family is notified. This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call Detective Max Moree at or call (980) 350-9549. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; this service provides 24/7 confidential support for anyone in crisis or emotional distress. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Kerala's Cochin airport to get threat detection system under Rs2,000 million project
Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) is making a bold stride into the future with the launch of CIAL 2.0, a landmark initiative designed to completely digitise airport operations and enhance passenger experiences through artificial intelligence, automation, and robust cybersecurity. The Rs2,000 million transformation was launched by Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala and Chairman of CIAL on May 19. "Cochin International Airport is embracing the future with CIAL 2.0 — a visionary leap into digital transformation that puts intelligence at the heart of every operation. These projects, envisaged as per the directions of the Chairman and board of directors, are part of a comprehensive upgrade of CIAL's digital backbone, including the safeguarding of digital infrastructure, enhancement of security and operational efficiency, introduction of next-generation security systems, and improved passenger convenience through AI-driven solutions," read the statement by S. Suhas IAS, Managing Director, CIAL. Detecting threats At the core of CIAL 2.0 is the establishment of the Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC) — a cutting-edge facility focused on proactively safeguarding digital infrastructure. It is the first full-fledged on-premises server facility at an Indian airport, supported by CDAC, featuring real-time threat intelligence, 24x7 proactive monitoring, and rapid incident response capabilities. With increasing cyber threats in the aviation sector, the CDOC employs advanced security tools to detect, neutralise, and pre-empt external threats, including hacking attempts, malware intrusions, and ransomware attacks. This real-time digital shield ensures that CIAL's vast network and IT backbone remain resilient, uninterrupted, and secure — making it a national benchmark in airport cybersecurity. Full-body scanners for contactless screening Full-body scanners provide fast, contactless, non-intrusive passenger screening that meets international standards. These enhancements ensure seamless yet thorough security checks without compromising passenger comfort. Automated tray retrieval system Deploying the Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS) at security checkpoints will improve passenger convenience and processing speed. The system automates the movement of security trays, reducing manual handling and significantly speeding up the cabin baggage screening process. AI-based surveillance system A powerful, AI-driven surveillance network is now active at CIAL, with over 4,000 intelligent cameras monitoring terminal interiors, airside zones, and other sensitive areas. These AI-powered systems use deep learning for behaviour analysis, real-time threat detection, and fast response. The result is a quantum leap in security precision and situational awareness, ensuring that both passengers and personnel operate in a safe environment at all times. Next-gen security infrastructure Security at CIAL is fortified with a suite of advanced tools: Bomb Detection and Disposal System (BDDS) includes new liquid explosive detectors, portable X-ray devices, and Threat Containment Vessels (TCV) for handling high-risk materials. CIAL's digital backbone will be upgraded with the following features: A revamped Airport Operational Database (AODB), Flight Information Display System (FIDS), and Automatic Flight Announcement System Introduction of Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS) to allow flexible, shared-use counters for airlines. A next-gen data centre based on Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), offering scalable, secure back-end support. Upgraded network infrastructure to ensure high-speed and fail-safe connectivity across airport operations. Innovation suite India
