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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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CSPD alert public to presence of registered sex offender
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has notified the community of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) on supervised release and probation in Colorado Springs. According to CSPD, Ancus Arcius Hoffar Bone is a sex offender whose past behavior has caused him to be officially labeled as an SVP by the Colorado Courts. He was convicted in 2025 of Sexual Assault – No Consent and Sexual Contact – No Consent in El Paso County. In 2019, he was convicted of 3rd-Degree Assault in Arapahoe County, and in 2016, for Felony Menacing and 3rd-Degree Assault in El Paso County. Bone is currently registered as homeless in the area of 5 West Las Vegas Street and is described as a 38-year-old white man who is 5'9″ and 185 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Bone is one of 21 SVPs registered with CSPD in the community. CSPD takes his presence in the community very seriously and will monitor to ensure that he conducts himself lawfully by performing the following duties: Notifying the Colorado Department of Public Safety's Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) Notification Team. Reviewing and confirming Bone's residence, employment, access to vehicles, legal status, and past crimes. Making notifications to neighbors and businesses deemed to be in the immediate area. Briefing patrol personnel on Bone's status, history, appearance, residence, employment, and vehicles. Notifying surrounding law enforcement agencies. Providing an online video that describes the SVP community notification process, SVP information, and additional resources for the community. Posting an online SVP Community Notification video at Click on Public Safety, then click on Police to access the video. Anyone with questions can call Detective J.R. Brown of the CSPD Registered Sex Offender Unit at (719) 444-7672. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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CSPD: Man wanted on several felony warrants arrested in Colorado Springs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, May 29, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) had a standoff with a wanted man near downtown Colorado Springs. CSPD said on Thursday, at around 6:30 p.m., the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force was attempting to find a wanted person, identified as David Dean, in the 700 block of East Moreno Avenue near Wahsatch Avenue and East Costilla Street. According to police, Dean had seven felony warrants for his arrest. Detectives saw Dean in the front yard of a nearby home, and while waiting for additional resources, Dean went inside the home. With help from the Tactical Enforcement Unit and K9, detectives attempted to have Dean exit; instead, multiple people, including children, left the home, but Dean refused to leave. A search warrant for the home was obtained, but the suspect continued to refuse to leave the home. Police later used a drone and EOD robot to check the interior of the home, but were unable to find Dean. CSPD said chemical munitions were used by TEU officers, and Dean eventually surrendered. He was medically cleared on the scene and booked into the El Paso County Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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CSPD announces retirement of K9 Milo
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said after a successful career serving the Colorado Springs community, K9 Milo will be retiring. K9 Milo joined CSPD in 2019, and the department said he had an incredible career, responded to over 2,200 calls for service, participated in more than 465 deployments, helped bring about over 165 surrenders, and played a key role in seizing over $1 million in narcotics. According to CSPD, behind the tough exterior is a softie who lives for neck scratches, belly rubs, and the satisfaction of a job well done. Off duty, Milo enjoys rolling in the grass, playing fetch, sunbathing, and relaxing with his Labrador brother, all while keeping a gentle, watchful eye on the family chickens. 'Whether he was deployed on the street or soaking up the sunshine at home, K9 Milo has always given his all. His loyalty, courage, and heart have left a lasting legacy—and now it's time for well-earned sun naps, ball time, and family moments,' wrote CSPD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Lawsuit: CSPD officer 'lied' and 'falsified evidence' after DUI arrest
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — A lawsuit against the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) alleges an officer assaulted an unarmed woman and manufactured evidence after arresting her on driving under the influence charges. According to court papers, the incident occurred on June 3, 2023, when CSPD officer Gregory Campbell responded to a neighbor dispute at the 1600 block of Red Fir Point, off Woodmen Road. When the officer arrived, he spoke to Jessica Halling's neighbors, who 'alleged numerous complaints' against Halling. The neighbors noted that Halling had been parked in the same spot for around seven hours, and the car was not running, according to court papers. When Officer Campbell approached Halling's vehicle, he exchanged words with her and noticed open cans of 'an alcoholic beverage' on the passenger floorboard. After that, he instructed her to get out of the car, and Halling complied. Campbell then told Halling that she was detained under suspicion of DUI, and while walking back to the police car, Campbell questioned Halling, and at that point, she asked for a lawyer. The lawsuit alleges Campbell angrily responded, 'That's not what I asked you.' '…At this point, Campbell began physically searching Ms. Halling's person by running his hand down the front of her thigh area near her waist pockets. In response to this physical touching, Ms. Halling reflexively shifted her hips away from Campbell, and said, 'and a female officer.' In response to Ms. Halling moving her hips away, Campbell lifted upwards on Ms. Halling's hands, which were handcuffed behind her back, and slammed her into the side of his patrol car.' According to the lawsuit, Campbell told Halling she was under arrest and placed his knee on her hands, pinning her arms to the pavement with his body weight. Halling continued to request a female officer, and when she recoiled when he tried to touch her, Campbell pepper-sprayed her. The situation continued to escalate, per court documents, and when a supervisor arrived on the scene, Campbell allegedly falsely claimed that Halling tried to 'pull away from him' and 'wiggle out of his control.' The lawsuit states neither happened. He also claimed that Halling said he was raping her, which also did not happen, according to the lawsuit. Campbell's report stated other claims that allegedly also never happened. Halling was taken to the hospital, where a blood draw was conducted in connection with Campbell's assertion that she had been driving under the influence. Halling was charged with a DUI and obstruction of justice. Read the full lawsuit here: Jessica-Halling-Lawsuit-Download On August 1, 2024, the DUI trial began, and the judge voiced concerns about the search of Halling, in addition to addressing 'several factual misrepresentations' made by the District Attorney's office regarding admitting blood results. The court later said the blood draw was not admissible into evidence 'because of Campbell's falsification of that certification.' Halling entered a plea to open container, and the rest of the charges against her were dismissed. Later in August, Halling made a CCJRA request for the Internal Affairs (IA) file to investigate Campbell's conduct, including for both untruthfulness and excessive force. On April 30, 2025, the IA investigated and exonerated Campbell for his use of pepper spray, which allegedly '…was in blatant contradiction to CSPD policy on the use of pepper spray,' according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit further alleges that Campbell was also not reported for dishonesty and fabrication of evidence, as found by the judge. CSPD allegedly did not investigate, either per court papers. 'Let's be clear. This wasn't some random person making some unsubstantiated claim,' said attorney Kevin Mehr. 'This was a judge telling the Chief of Police that his officer was guilty of using excessive force, lying under oath, and manufacturing evidence and Chief Vasquez did nothing. If Officer Campbell was willing to lie here, then how many cases has he done it on? Those lies need to be disclosed here and in every case he's ever worked on. The police chief and DA's office are legally required to do that, and they didn't.' The lawsuit asks CSPD to compensate Halling for her damages, costs expended and further relief as the judge seems adequate. When asked about the lawsuit, CSPD said it did not comment on pending litigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Disturbing video shows cop discovery of daycare dungeon holding dozens of children
Carla Faith, who was sentenced to six years in prison in August 2021, will soon make a bid for parole Carla Faith. (Colorado Springs Police Department) Colorado Springs Police Department Haunting footage shows the moment authorities discovered a concealed dungeon in the basement of a Colorado home where 26 children were kept. Carla Faith, 63, was sentenced to six years in prison after she was found guilty of child abuse and other charges in August 2021. Body-cam footage from the November 2019 discovery by the Colorado Springs Police Department was widely shared on social media over the weekend as the convicted child abuser makes a bid for freedom at a parole hearing in three months, KOAA reported. The video shows cops carrying out their search of Faith's Mountain Play Place daycare centre after receiving reports that the facility was caring for more children than permitted. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Carla Faith, who was an owner of a daycare hid 25 children in her home behind a secret door. This is exactly why I will never let anyone I don't know watch my kids.. This is so scary.. 😳🥺 — KᗴᒪᒪᗴY ✰ (@Patriotmom717) May 25, 2025 Children's music can be heard playing inside the residence as officers knock on the front door. No one answers but the music is abruptly turned off, the video shows. Officers eventually enter the home where Faith tells cops repeatedly that the property does not have a basement and 'the kids are at the park.' Officers then hear music playing from a vent and an unseen child crying, which launches their hunt in the chilling footage for a way to get downstairs. An officer soon finds a false wall covering the actual wall and pushes on it, sliding it over and revealing a set of stairs. Two daycare staffers are then found hiding 26 young children, who were hot, thirsty and wearing soiled diapers. Police responded to the daycare after a parent who dropped off a child that morning requested a welfare check. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The daycare, which was only licensed to care for six children, was closed along with another facility Faith owned. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Faith also had previously been cited for other violations while running daycares in homes in California in the 1990s. She was convicted in August 2021 of 26 counts of misdemeanor child abuse, a felony count of attempting to influence a public servant, and a misdemeanor count of running a childcare facility without a licence. Faith was sentenced to six years in prison in October 2021. Read More Three other daycare workers were initially arrested for misdemeanor child neglect but the charges against them were dropped. Faith appeared before a parole board in August 2024, KOAA reported, but she was not granted early release at the time. She will try again at a hearing in August. World Canada Music Olympics Toronto & GTA
