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Contact: Howard Black Public Information Officer Office of the District Attorney, Fourth Judicial District 719.520.6084 | HowardBlack@elpasoco.com COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (Jan. 1, 2021) -- Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers and the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are actively searching for Shane Carty and, if you have information regarding his whereabouts, you may be eligible for a cash reward. On September 28, 2020 at about 1:30 p.m., witnesses say Carty threw a domestic short-hair cat from the balcony of a third floor apartment building on East Pikes Peak Avenue. The three-year-old cat, “Zayn” died from injuries sustained in the fall. Zayn’s owner and the Animal Law Enforcement Division of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region are working to locate Carty. An active warrant is in place for Carty’s arrest. As always, PPACS allows individuals to provide anonymous tips and operates separately from law enforcement. You may submit information safely and anonymously through Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers online at crimestop.net, the P3 app, by calling 719-634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477. Please call 911, if appropriate. ### The Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with local law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes and identify suspects wanted by local agencies.  COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (Dec. 3, 2020) -- New leadership and an expanding board have taken the reins at Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers.
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers (PPACS) organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by volunteer trustees. PPACS is a member of Crime Stoppers USA, the nationwide Crime Stoppers network that works with local law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes and identify suspects wanted by local agencies. Don Addy, a community advocate in Colorado Springs, has accepted the role as chairman of the organization and is looking forward to the coming year. “I’ve always been impressed with the work of PPACS and I’m happy to contribute to its successes,” Addy said. “My biggest goal, going into the new year, will be to raise awareness in our community. The first step will be fostering relationships with local businesses, in a collaborative program we’ve created with the BBB of Southern Colorado.” Addy, whose extensive resume includes time served as Vice President of the Board of Trustees of The Police Foundation of Colorado Springs, and as an officer of Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers, is a natural fit to lead the organization. Addy has also given many years of service in support of the men and women of the military. He also spent time as the Chairman of The Military Affairs Council of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. Addy is also focused on growing the Crime Stoppers program, which allows individuals to provide anonymous tips regarding criminal activity, without being directly involved in the investigation process - because it operates separately from law enforcement. Still, local agencies strongly endorse PPACS, which has provided anonymous tips for more than 30 years. "Over that time, information from our local Crime Stoppers has directly led to the arrest of many violent offenders as well as clearances for a substantial number of homicides and other serious offenses,” said CSPD Police Chief Vince Niski. The most critical challenge faced by PPACS is funding which will support the operation and assure long-term sustainability of the organization. Donations may be made directly to Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 446, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 or through our website, crimestop.net. To learn more about this organization, visit CRIMESTOP.NET. ### |