In response to today’s press conference presented by the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s office on the danger and threat of fentanyl, the US Drug Enforcement Agency issued a PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT and local and federal authorities are asking for help.  Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers reminds the community that by using the 719-634-STOP (7867) tip line, citizens can help address this threat.
 
The Crime Stoppers system is a conduit through which the community can assist in defeating the illegal activity distributing fentanyl.  People who have information about sources or sales of this lethal drug can share that information on a 100% anonymous basis. Anonymous tip information passed on to law enforcement is critical to reducing or defeating this public safety crisis. 
 
If you have information you are encouraged to log on to www.crimestop.net, or call 719-634-STOP (7867). You will not be asked to identify yourself and may qualify for a cash reward.

The award amount has increased for information leading to an arrest of person(s) responsible for the fatal shooting at Memorial Park Skating Center.

On November 20, 2021, a shooting occurred at the skate park located within Memorial Park that resulted in multiple victims and two deaths. The perpetrator(s) of this crime remain at-large. Anyone with information or who is a witness to this tragic incident is asked to call the Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

Callers will remain anonymous and they can qualify for the increased reward that will be paid in cash. Information can also be submitted at www.crimestop.net - CLICK HERE to submit a tip. Crime Stoppers does not request or require any callers to provide their name or any other type of personal identifying information to be eligible to collect a reward.

For information leading to an arrest of person(s) responsible for shooting at Memorial Park Skating Center.  On November 20, 2021, a shooting occurred at the skate park located within Memorial Park that resulted in multiple victims and two deaths. Anyone with information or who is a witness to this incident is asked to call the Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

Callers will remain anonymous and can qualify for the reward that will be paid in cash. Information can also be submitted at www.crimestop.net

This reward increase comes from support by Police Foundation of Colorado Springs, a local non-profit with a mission to support CSPD.

Call 719-634-STOP (7867) to provide information.

Click the image below to download the year end report in PDF format.

Colorado Springs park vandal caught after outdoors expert 'Hiking Bob' boosts reward amount!    In September of 2021, John Venezia Park became the victim of vandals who ripped water fountains out of walls, smashed lights and painted politically-motivated graffiti on benches, sidewalks, and other park property.   To catch those responsible for the damage, Crime Stoppers issued a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection to the vandalism, which they announced in a press release Sept. 23.   Robert "Hiking Bob" Falcone, a local journalist and outdoors expert who took particular exception to the vandalism, decided to "sweeten the pot," matching the Crime Stoppers donation to boost the reward to $2,000 on Oct. 12. 

Hours after the new reward was announced, a tipster called the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line and Colorado Springs police, providing video footage showing what the vandals were wearing at the time of the crimes and "facial details," according to the Crime Stoppers release and police statements.  The suspect information allowed police to identify, track down, and arrest a teenager in connection to the Venezia Park vandalism, later linking them to a separate vandalism case.

For more details on this situation, read the full article in the Gazette here.