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CBS News
7 days ago
- CBS News
Northern Colorado man arrested, accused of selling marijuana to minors
A man in northern Colorado is facing drug charges after he allegedly sold marijuana to minors through social media. According to the Fort Collins Police Department, officers and Loveland Police SWAT arrested Garett Van Mullins on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into underage marijuana sales. Larimer County Sheriff's Office Police said they believe Van Mullins has been using social media sites under the monikers "420 Minister" and "I Am Foundation Church" to sell marijuana. Van Mullins is facing charges of unlawful distribution of marijuana to a minor, a class 3 felony. Authorities asked anyone with information on the case or who believes their teenager purchased from him to contact FCPS Marijuana Enforcement Officer Jim Lenderts at (970) 416-2949 or jlenderts@
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Street racers in Loveland using social media to avoid police patrols
DENVER (KDVR) — As the weather starts to heat up, police say so have the speeds on roadways in Loveland, but they also say some well-intentioned social media posts are having some negative impacts on their ability to enforce traffic safety. 'With the summertime months coming in, we're starting to see a heavy increase with the street racing,' said Loveland Police PIO Chris Padgett. Lyons veteran serving his community, 50 years after he served his country He said speeds are increasing, too. 'We had a motorcycle that we caught on one of our cameras going 135 miles an hour down Eisenhower Boulevard,' said Padgett. High speeds that make the roads more dangerous for everyone. Padgett said an incident in recent weeks ended in a crash after a street racer tried to outrun officers. 'We're fortunate there were no pedestrians or innocent bystanders who were injured, and we're fortunate that the driver received very minimal injuries, but it could've turned out more catastrophic than what it did,' he said. The uptick isn't just on busy streets, either. 'Believe it or not, we get a lot of complaints from our residential areas, which is very problematic,' he said. So, how are they cracking down on it? Patrol details are a big part of the plan, but have become less effective thanks in part to community members alerting others of their locations on social media. 'They have the freedom to do so, but it becomes counterproductive,' said Padgett. The posts with good intentions often get into the wrong hands. 'We've spoken to these people after we encounter them, and we've been told that, yeah, we follow these pages and when we see you guys are out, we go to another area,' said Padgett. Two dogs disappear, were found after being killed according to Larimer County family Loveland police ask for everyone's help in keeping the roads safer. 'There has to be enforcement otherwise it gets to a level where it can't be enforced anymore,' said Padgett. They're thankful for any support that the community can give them, which of course includes reporting street racing if you see it in your area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist caught running red light at over 130 mph: Loveland police
DENVER (KDVR) — Loveland police are hoping to identify a motorcycle rider who was caught on a traffic enforcement camera running a red light — while also speeding over 100 mph. The Loveland Police Department said that a motorcycle driver was caught on camera traveling after dark at the intersection of Highway 34 and North Boise Avenue, located a little bit southwest of Boyd Lake. Impaired motorcyclists causing more crashes: CSP After reviewing the footage, police determined that the motorcyclist had, as indicated by the camera, run a red light and appeared to be traveling at about 135 mph. The posted speed limit is 40 mph. The photo shows another vehicle poised to cross the intersection as the light was green in their direction, and Loveland police issued a stern warning. 'This was not just life-threatening for the violator, but also for the innocent driver trying to get home. Traveling at that rate of speed, the motorcycle would have impaled the crossing vehicle with death most certain,' the department said. The department said that the other driver's attention helped prevent what would have been a deadly crash. So far, the motorcyclist has not been identified or arrested. The Loveland police said that the motorcycle did not have visible plates, and identification is still being sought. 'Our department always welcomes information concerning dangerous driving behaviors like this,' the agency stated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Person alleged to have vandalized Tesla dealership arrested with 'incendiary devices'
Person alleged to have vandalized Tesla dealership arrested with 'incendiary devices' Show Caption Hide Caption Tesla tumbles below $1 trillion value For the first time since November, Tesla is worth less than $1 trillion. The firm's stock tumbled 8% after new figures showed sales have slumped in Europe. DENVER ‒ Police in Colorado have arrested a person they say repeatedly vandalized and set fire to a Tesla dealership ‒ and say they caught her Monday with more "incendiary devices" outside the same dealership. The attacks on the dealership are among the latest in a growing trend of ire directed at Tesla vehicles and company CEO Elon Musk, a lightning rod for his alliance with President Donald Trump. Some Tesla drivers, particularly Cybertruck drivers, have reported road-rage incidents and vandalism directed at them, but this arrest about an hour northwest of Denver appears to be among the first to draw significant criminal charges. Loveland Police announced they arrested the suspect around midnight on Monday. Federal ATF agents are also assisting in the investigation that started earlier this year when someone smashed windows, painted Cybertruck windshields with large red Xs and tried to start a fire. Local media reported that someone at that time also painted "Nazi Cars" at the dealership about an hour northwest of Denver. "These incidents were not only unlawful, dangerous, and unsettling, they also created an atmosphere of discomfort and worry," Loveland Police spokesman Chris Padgett. "Those who work at the business, along with those living in the community, have had to deal with such concerns since the first incident on January 29th. Police said the suspect goes by the names Lucy Grace Nelson and Justin Thomas Nelson. Padgett said federal charges are likely forthcoming. Nelson faces Colorado charges of using explosives or incendiary devices while committing a felony, along with criminal mischief. They are free on a $100,000 bond but it was unclear whether they have an attorney. Musk has rapidly become a target of anger by left-wing activists following his decision last year to endorse Trump for president. Musk now runs Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency" and has been scything through federal agencies to cut staff and spending, although courts have blocked some of those efforts. On Monday, social media content creator and car salesman Russell Richardson posted a video showing how two customers traded in Teslas because they were upset with Musk, a trend he said reflected what "a lot of people" are doing. "They felt a certain way and they were willing to put their money where their mouth was, and get rid of the product they were driving to get something else," said Richardson, who posts as 'Russ Flips Whips.' "Not too many people can say that. These two people felt strongly about what Elon Musk was doing and they did not agree with him."
