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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Yahoo
El Paso man allegedly robs Subway disguised as woman, wearing pink dress, high heels
An El Paso man was arrested after allegedly robbing a Subway restaurant wearing a pink dress, high heels, and a dark wig, authorities said. Deputies responded about 7:25 p.m. Sunday, June 22, to a report of an armed robbery at a Subway restaurant located in the 12500 block of Pellicano Drive in the Far Eastside, El Paso County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Priscilla Contreras wrote in a news release. Employees told deputies a man entered the restaurant wearing a pink dress, high heels, a dark wig and sunglasses. The man concealed one arm under a brown paper bag and handed the employees a note that read, 'Money in the bag,' the news release states. The man was "pointing the bag in a threatening manner to suggest he was armed," the news release states. He fled with about $50 to $60 in cash. He was last seen leaving in a white Nissan Frontier pickup truck. The truck was later connected to two additional robberies in the area, the news release states. No information was released on the two other robberies. More: Cameras, witnesses saw shooter in El Paso homicide at Nations Tobin Park An investigation by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office's Major Crimes Unit and El Paso Police Department identified 29-year-old Manuel Reyes as the suspect, the news release states. Reyes was arrested in connection with two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of robbery. He was booked into the El Paso County Jail on Tuesday, June 24, on a bond totaling $130,000. He remains jailed as of Friday, June 27, jail logs show. No further information was released as the case remains under active investigation. Aaron Martinez covers the criminal justice system for the El Paso Times. He may be reached at amartinez1@ or on X/Twitter @AMartinezEPT. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso man allegedly robs Subway wearing pink dress, high heels
Miami Herald
17-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Hiker with plans to explore CO peak vanishes, deputies say. Now, a body is found
A body matching the description of a missing New Hampshire man was found by a hiker near the summit of a Colorado mountain, sheriff's deputies said. The body is believed to belong to Russell Hardy, 55, who was reported missing June 13 after coming to Colorado Springs 'with plans to hike and explore Pikes Peak,' the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said in a June 17 post on Facebook. Identificationof the body will be confirmed by the county coroner's office, deputies said. The coroner's office also will determine a cause of death, according to deputies, who said foul play isn't suspected and instead 'this appears to be a tragic outcome of a man confronting the challenges of nature.' Hardy got to Colorado Springs on June 10 and was supposed to be back home within a couple of days, deputies said. A post made to social media put him by Crags Trailhead on June 11, according to deputies, who said his rental car was found at a trailhead. Rescuers searched for him, including using K9s and drones, deputies said. The hiker found his likely remains about noon June 16 near the Pikes Peak summit, according to deputies. On a GoFundMe page, Hardy's family said climbing the mountain 'was one of his lifelong dreams.' He reached the top and died after a fall heading down amid bad weather, his family said on the page, noting that they're taking some comfort knowing he achieved his goal 'and passed doing something he truly loved.' Pikes Peak, which stands at more than 14,000 feet tall, is west of Colorado Springs.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Tennessee man with dementia missing in El Paso County
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — A man who went on a road trip to Colorado from Tennessee is now missing, and law enforcement is seeking the public's help to locate him. Roger Jackson, 71, is on a road trip from Tennessee and was supposed to stay near Gold Camp Road, which is currently closed. The road was recently washed out due to rain and will be closed indefinitely. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO), Jackson has not been heard from since Saturday and he was in El Paso County. EPSO said Jackson is driving a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country with Tennessee license plate BTF5858. He is described as standing at 5'11 and weighing 190 pounds. Jackson has dementia and other health issues. If seen, call EPSO at 719-390-5555. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Deputy tracks down car, identity theft suspect
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — A woman was arrested after she was allegedly found in possession of the keys to a stolen car, financial documents, as well as methamphetamine. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO), shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, deputies were conducting a patrol check at the Econo Lodge on Panamint Court, near the intersection of Peterson Road and Highway 24, when they spotted a black Chevrolet Silverado displaying a fake temporary license plate. Further investigation revealed the Chevrolet was reported stolen in March 2025. EPSO said no one was in the car at the time. A search of the Silverado resulted in the discovery of numerous pieces of mail, checks, and other documents bearing the name 'Brandy Cheeks.' Additionally, several checks were found made out to various individuals and businesses, along with multiple blank checks. Deputies contacted the hotel's staff and subsequently located 33-year-old Brandy Cheek in one of the hotel rooms. Cheek was allegedly found in possession of the keys to the stolen Chevy and about .57 grams of meth. She also had an active felony warrant for identity theft. Cheek was arrested and booked into the El Paso County Jail on multiple charges: Felony warrant for identity theft Forgery New charges of identity theft Second degree motor vehicle theft Unlawful possession of a controlled substance Cheek has since been released on bond and is due in El Paso County Court on June 20. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Black Forest Fire case remains active 12 years later
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — June 11 marks 12 years since the deadly Black Forest Fire burned more than 14,000 acres and destroyed 489 homes. On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, the fire broke out and burned for days until it was declared fully contained on Thursday evening, June 20. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) has stated in the past that the Black Forest Fire was a 'cold case' due to the passage of time, with no new information. While the origin of the fire is known, the cause has not been determined. FOX21 News reached out to EPSO on the eve of the fire anniversary for an update on the status of the case. 'This case remains active, and no further details can be released at this time,' said a spokesperson with EPSO. Overall, the fire burned 14,280 acres, causing over $420 million in damage to the region. The total cost of fighting the fire was $9.23 million. The fire also claimed the lives of two people, Marck and Robin Hecklotz, who were both longtime members of Space Command and were killed when trying to leave their home in Black Forest. At that time, the wildfire became the most destructive in Colorado's history, surpassing the Waldo Canyon Fire just a year earlier. Since then, the 2021 Marshall Fire in Boulder County became the most destructive. D20 students to reforest a portion of Black Forest scar Reforestation efforts continue in the Black Forest burn scar. Most recently, students from the Academy School District 20 (D20) partnered with the Colorado State Forest Service to plant 100 tree seedlings in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
