​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers Reports Sharp Rise in Arrests Thanks to Citizen Tips

Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers (PPACS) reported a significant increase in arrests as of May 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Local law enforcement agencies made 22 arrests of individuals with active warrants after receiving 865 anonymous tips from concerned citizens in El Paso and Teller counties. Additional tips are still being actively investigated.

“This is a vital contribution to safer communities,” said Don Addy, Chairman of the nonprofit organization. “Citizens who use PPACS are helping reduce crime and bring fugitives to justice.”

PPACS receives a wide range of anonymous tips regarding crimes such as domestic violence, narcotics activity, thefts, and outstanding warrants. These tips are promptly forwarded to the appropriate local law enforcement agencies for investigation. The recent increase in arrests demonstrates the direct impact of this community-law enforcement partnership.

PPACS publishes helpful tips on preventing crime on its website, www.crimestop.net and weekly in the Gazette.  Complete Anonymity Guaranteed.  PPACS is an independent nonprofit organization and is not part of any law enforcement agency. All tips are kept strictly confidential, protecting tipsters from any possible retribution.

Citizens are urged to Get Involved Anyone with information about a crime or the location of a wanted person is strongly encouraged to contact Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP (719-634-7867). Tips can remain completely anonymous. If an arrest results from the information provided, the tipster may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

### 

FOR CONFIRMATION CONTACT DON ADDY; [email protected] OR 719-684-6525 

Reissued on 7/1/2025

On July 6th, 2022, at approximately 10:47PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department received a report of a shooting at the El Morro Mobile Home Park, located in the 3600 block of El Morro Road. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Officers and medical personnel provided medical aid to the victim, but he succumbed to his injuries. 

The victim was 19-year-old Santiago Calleros III of Colorado Springs, also known to the Hispanic community as rap artist "Lil Travieso.”  He leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter.  His loss is deeply felt across the community.

​Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for ANONYMOUS information leading to an arrest of a person/persons responsible for this horrible crime.  If you have information about this incident, you can share it and you will remain anonymous.  Should an arrest result from your information, you may qualify for a reward of up to $10,000.             

Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers announced today that the organization will begin to provide Downtown Partnership members Crime Stopper window signs to assist merchants and businesses in helping reduce crime in the area. The well-known “STOP” shield with the crime stopper phone number will begin to appear on windows and entrances throughout the downtown area.

“We are happy to share our STOP logo with downtown businesses. It acts as a deterrent to criminal acts like shoplifting, burglary, and assault,” said Don Addy, Chairman of the local Crime Stoppers non-profit. “Our program provides a phone number and website where citizens who witness or know of a crime can call and provide information and be totally anonymous and if an arrest occurs, we will pay a cash reward,” said Addy. 

Downtown Partnership has a robust security system provided to all downtown businesses. “We work every day to make Downtown a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all,” said Chelsea Gondeck, Executive Director of Downtown BID. “We see this partnership as an opportunity to continue to enhance our safety efforts for all Downtown patrons and further support our storefront businesses.” This additional partnership will further enhance downtown Colorado Springs as a desirable shopping location and place to do business.

​“We appreciate Crime Stoppers for what they do to help us serve our customers in a safe environment. We’re happy to display the Crime Stopper stop sign,” said Leah Riehl, co-owner of Terre Verde boutique in downtown Colorado Springs.

Pat Rigdon, former owner of Mary’s Mountain Cookies at 7 S. Tejon and former Colorado Springs Police Deputy Chief. “As a former police officer, I appreciate the value of Crime Stoppers in helping businesses operate safely. I commend the Downtown Partnership for this initiative,” said Rigdon.

Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates solely with volunteers and receives no funding from any government entity. Downtown Partnership is a 501c4 nonprofit organization, with a robust membership base of businesses, nonprofits and individuals representing the diversity of industries Downtown and citywide.

On 04/23/24, approx. 6:00 PM, the male shown below unlawfully entered a residence in the 1200 block of Meade AV through an unlocked front door.  He then unlawfully entered a locked vehicle parked on the driveway with the keys he stole from the house.

If you can identify this person, or know of his whereabouts, or know the location of this vehicle, please provide that information to Crime Stoppers at 719-634-7867 or www.crimestop.net   You will remain anonymous and could qualify for a reward of up to $500.

On April 13, 2024, private storage units were burglarized by this person. Law Enforcement officials are seeking information on his identity.  He is described as Hispanic male, average height/build, with tattoos on head and arms, and a soul patch beard.  If you have information about this assailant

CALL 719-634-7867 or Submit A Tip .  You may qualify for a reward and your identity will remain anonymous. 

On April 13, 2024, private storage units were burglarized by this person. Law Enforcement officials are seeking information on his identity.  He is described as Hispanic or light skinned black male, average height, thin build, curly brown hair, tattoos on neck and arms. If you have information about this assailant CALL 719-634-7867 or Submit A Tip.   You may qualify for a reward and your identity will remain anonymous.