Colorado Springs Area Crime Digest: Shootings, Threats, and Assaults

February 7 to February 13, Colorado Springs area crime digest. On February 2 near Bijou Street and Balfour Avenue, an officer-involved shooting occurred during a joint operation when a suspect fired at officers, injuring one. Officers returned fire, striking 35-year-old Michael Foster, who remains in critical condition with charges pending. El Paso County Sheriff's Office investigates. CSPD blotter reports 330 arrests countywide last week, including a fatal shooting, two train collisions, and an escapee. On February 12 near Colorado Avenue in Calhan, a bomb threat prompted evacuation of a grocery store area after a man reported threats of an explosive device in his vehicle. Bomb squads from El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Colorado Springs Police Department searched with detection dogs but found no explosives. Suspect taken into custody; no ongoing threat. On February 13 near North Murray Boulevard off Platte Avenue, a shoplifting suspect fled an officer, resisted arrest, and assaulted the officer, causing minor injury. Two good Samaritans assisted in taking Nicholas Arnaud into custody on charges of assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and shoplifting. No significant trends or patterns noted in available reports. For tips, call Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000 or El Paso County Sheriff's Office at 719-390-5555. Silent Witness at 719-634-7867 for anonymous tips. Thank you listeners for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI This episode includes AI-generated content.