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Fire, death in Sterling believed to be a crime: Police
DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Sterling are partnering with state authorities to investigate a fire and a death as a criminal incident. The fire was reported on Thursday just after 1 a.m. in the 300 block of Weston Court, the Sterling Police Department said. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Police, the Sterling Fire Department and the Logan County Sheriff's Office responded and found a trailer home that was fully engulfed in flames. A person was found dead inside the residence while crews were extinguishing the fire. The fire and death are being investigated as a criminal incident with help from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and state fire investigators, police said. The department said investigators believe the incident was isolated between people who know each other, and there is no indication of further threat to the public. The victim will be identified, and the cause of death will be determined through the investigation. In the meantime, police are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Sgt. Nick Cantrell at (970) 522-3512 using extension 4223. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by submitting a tip to Logan County Crime Stoppers at (970) 522-3937. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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CBI investigating after body found in burning car south of Pueblo
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a body was found in a burning vehicle south of Pueblo in the early morning hours of May 26. According to a CBI news release, a passerby alerted 911 at approximately 1 a.m. to a car fully engulfed in flames on the west side of a frontage road parallel to Interstate 25, facing northbound near mile marker 92 just south of Pueblo. The Pueblo Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the fire, according to the release. However, firefighters discovered a body inside the vehicle. The Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control responded to the scene to assist. CBI was subsequently called to process the scene and took the lead in the investigation, according to the release. An autopsy will be conducted by the Pueblo County Coroner's Office to determine the victim's cause and manner of death. The coroner will release the victim's identity after their next of kin has been notified. CBI's release stated no further information will be released at this time. More public safety news: Pueblo man arrested after allegedly firing rifle at man and child during custody exchange Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin Reutter at jreutterma@ Follow him on X, at @jayreutter1. Support local news, subscribe to The Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Body found in burning car south of Pueblo, Colorado
