Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council unanimously voted to pass a law aimed at shutting down illicit massage parlors. The illicit spas with ties to human trafficking were first exposed by 13 Investigates in 2019.
After a 7½-hour hearing, Colorado Springs Democratic Sen. Pete Lee’s second effort this legislative session to clamp down on the use of arrests and cash bail for what he described as low-level offenses advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote.
But as with Senate Bill 62, Lee’s initial attempt this year to reform the pre-trial criminal justice system, Senate Bill 273 drew strong pushback from law enforcement and bail bondsmen. It also was opposed by both judges who provided testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday and divided the opinions of three district attorneys who testified.
After a 7½-hour hearing, Colorado Springs Democratic Sen. Pete Lee’s second effort this legislative session to clamp down on the use of arrests and cash bail for what he described
Seven, including suspect, killed in birthday party shooting in Colorado Springs Six people were gunned down during at birthday party on May 9. 2021. Police say the shooter, who was the boyfriend of one of the victims, took his own life afterward. (Source: KKTV) By Lindsey Grewe | May 9, 2021 at 4:49 PM EDT - Updated May 9 at 4:49 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A gunman opened fire during a birthday party early Sunday morning, leaving behind a horrific scene with more than half a dozen dead inside a mobile home.
“Words fall short to describe the tragedy that took place this morning,” said Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski.
Subscribe Words fall short to describe the tragedy that took place this morning. As the chief of police, as a husband, as a father, as a grandfather, as a member of this community, my heart breaks for the families who have lost someone they love and for the children who have lost their parents. From the officers who responded to the shooting to the investigators still on scene, we are all left incredibly shaken. This is something you hope never happens in your own community, in the place that you call home. When these types of unspeakable acts happen, there is nothing that can be done to fully rebuild what was lost or replace those who are no longer with us. My vow to this community and to the families who have lost someone today, is that this department will do everything we can to find you the answers you deserve and be here for you with an unwavering support.