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CBS News
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Colorado police officer's body camera shows close call on I-25
A police officer in Colorado recently shared body camera footage after they were nearly struck on the interstate last April. The video from the Lone Tree Police Department showed just how important it is to follow Colorado's "Move Over Law" after an officer narrowly avoided being struck on I-25 after stopping to move a grill that had fallen onto the interstate. When a sedan that could not get around the officer suddenly stopped, a semi-truck rear-ended the sedan, giving the officer just seconds to get away. Under the Move Over Law, drivers are required to move over one lane if they encounter a stationary vehicle on the highway with hazards or safety lights flashing. If it's not possible to move over, drivers must slow down at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit. The law is designed to protect first responders, tow truck drivers and others as they need to step out of their vehicles near fast-moving traffic. Drivers who fail to move over or slow down may face a $150 fine and have 3 points deducted from their driver's license.
CBS News
12-02-2025
- CBS News
Investigators in Denver metro area urge residents to pay attention after "suspicious" camera discovered
Police in Lone Tree are urging residents to be vigilant after a camera, wrapped in camouflage, was discovered in a bush. Investigators said on Feb. 7, the Lone Tree Police Department received a call from a resident who saw a suspicious camera in a neighbor's yard. Investigators said that the camera was pointing directly at another home in the Heritage Hills neighborhood of Lone Tree. When officers arrived, they found the camera, wrapped in camouflage, and believed it was intentionally placed in a bush. Officers said they canvassed the neighborhood and talked to residents but didn't find any additional hidden cameras. Lone Tree officers said they are working with several other law enforcement agencies because investigators believe the hidden camera could be connected to a series of burglaries last year targeting victims of Asian descent. Last fall, CBS News Colorado Investigator Brian Maass reported that Colorado was being hit hard by the Asian-targeted burglaries as police in Adams County, Arapahoe County, Arvada, Aurora, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas County, Fort Collins, Jefferson County, Lakewood, Longmont, Mesa County, Parker, Thornton, Westminster and Windsor all reported similar burglaries. The Lone Tree Police Department issued some safety tips for residents: • Have quality security systems working and in place to protect your residence and loved ones. • Use known and reputable contractors to perform any work on your house or yard. • Have someone check on your home if you are going to be gone for extended periods of time. • Use the Lone Tree Police Department's "House Watch" program for shorter vacations or trips. • Know your neighbors and look out for each other. • Report any suspicious people or vehicles so police officers can respond to the area and address concerns. • If you see someone in your neighborhood wearing a mask, please call 9-1-1. To register your home for a House Watch while on vacation, please go to:
