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Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Fire, death in Sterling believed to be a crime: Police
DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Sterling are partnering with state authorities to investigate a fire and a death as a criminal incident. The fire was reported on Thursday just after 1 a.m. in the 300 block of Weston Court, the Sterling Police Department said. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Police, the Sterling Fire Department and the Logan County Sheriff's Office responded and found a trailer home that was fully engulfed in flames. A person was found dead inside the residence while crews were extinguishing the fire. The fire and death are being investigated as a criminal incident with help from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and state fire investigators, police said. The department said investigators believe the incident was isolated between people who know each other, and there is no indication of further threat to the public. The victim will be identified, and the cause of death will be determined through the investigation. In the meantime, police are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Sgt. Nick Cantrell at (970) 522-3512 using extension 4223. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by submitting a tip to Logan County Crime Stoppers at (970) 522-3937. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Sterling Police seek assistance in locating missing woman
STERLING, Ill. (WTVO) — Sterling Police have put out an alert for a missing woman, 22-year-old Adrieannah Carmona. According to police, Carmona was last seen on June 9th at 10:20 a.m. in the area of the 1000 block of 7th Avenue, Rock Falls. Police described Carmona as a Hispanic female, last seen wearing a plain black shirt, black knit shorts, and her brown hair pulled back in a ponytail. She was reported missing by her family, police said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Sterling Police at 815-632-6640. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Report: Sterling's crime down in most categories in 2024, but murders, burglaries, aggravated assaults up
May 8—STERLING — A report presented to the Sterling City Council on Monday, May 5, 2025, indicates crime in most categories decreased in 2024 when compared to the previous year. During his annual department report to the Sterling City Council, Sterling Police Chief Alex Chavira said calls for service decreased from 16,774 to 15,782 (6%), crimes against persons decreased by 5.4% and crimes against property reduced by 13.5%. There were, however, some major crime categories that saw an increase in the number of reports: Categories that saw an increase were murder, three in 2024 compared with zero in 2023; rape, which increased from nine reports in 2023 to 14 in 2024; and aggravated assault at 25 in 2024 compared with 21 in 2023. The number of reports of stolen vehicles and burglaries also increased in 2024, according to the report. Additionally, a 14.6% decline in traffic accidents within the community was noted. Chavira attributed reductions to the department's "proactive policing initiatives and strong community partnerships." Here's a snapshot of 2024 crime statistics compared with those from 2023, according to the report. Crimes against persons Crime 2024 2023 Total 233 246 Murder 3 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 1 Rape 14 9 Fondling 9 13 Sodomy 0 2 Aggravated Assault 25 21 Simple Assault 156 182 Intimidation 22 10 Kidnapping/Abduction 3 8 Incest 1 0 Crimes against property Crime 2024 2023 Total 317 363 Robbery 3 3 Burglary/Breaking & Entering 49 37 Larceny/Theft Offenses 133 150 Motor Vehicle Theft 25 16 Arson 1 1 Destruction of Property 61 86 Counterfeiting/Forgery 5 5 Fraud Offense 37 62 Embezzlement 1 0 Extortion/Blackmail 1 0 Stolen Property Offenses 1 3 Crimes against society Crime 2024 2023 Total 98 93 Drug/Narcotic Violations 56 61 Drug Equipment Violations 22 4 Pornography/Obscene Material 5 8 Weapons Law Violation 15 20 There were a total of 835 adult arrest charges in 2024, a 14% increase over 2023. The top five arrest charges included: 1. Warrant arrests: 317 2. Drug offenses: 94 3. Criminal trespass to property: 71 4. Theft: 68 5. Interference with public officers: 55 Calls for service * Total: 15,782 * Traffic stops: 2,337 * Adult and juvenile arrests: 904 * Written warnings: 902 * DUI's: 23 The total number of emergency 911 calls decreased by 4% in 2024, with 8,588 calls compared to 8,969 in 2023. Here are some other statistics listed in the SPD's annual report for 2024: * 455 traffic crashes * 648 Group A crimes (serious crimes including homicide, robbery, sexual assault and others) * 2,573 traffic/ordinance citations * 28 sworn SPD officers and 10 civilian employees. There are two officers per 1,000 residents.
