Justin Reutter

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Justin Reutter

The final Pueblo police officer who remains hospitalized after a March 18 shooting in which three officers were critically injured and the suspect was killed is set to be released from a local hospital April 12.

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

Two Pueblo police officers were shot in the head during an "ambush" on March 18, while a third officer was also critically injured. The suspect, Billy Soto, fired nearly 80 rounds from an AR-15 before being killed by return fire, according to police. Soto was out on bond despite 14 prior felony arrests, prompting criticism of Colorado's pretrial system. The Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police blames "soft on crime" policies for the incident and is advocating for stricter laws. Pueblo Sen.

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

The Pueblo Fire Department is currently fighting a large blaze near Lake Minnequa. Pueblo police responded around 5:30 p.m. on April 10 to a brush fire near Lake Minnequa, Pueblo Fire Department spokesperson Tim Trujillo told the Chieftain. Trujillo said there were multiple fire apparatuses on the scene. No injuries have been reported, no evacuation orders have been issued, and no structures are currently threatened.

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

A man found dead on April 4 has been identified by the Pueblo County Coroner's Office. Joshua Adam Enzi, 44, was found the morning of April 4 near northbound Interstate 25 and 29th Street. He was pronounced dead on the scene by a coroner investigator. Pueblo police told the Chieftain they are investigating Enzi's death, but it is currently not considered suspicious. Police are awaiting the results of a toxicology report, which will be released at a later date by the Pueblo County Coroner's Office.

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

Divorcing Pueblo from Black Hills Energy through municipalization of the electric utility is currently unfeasible, Pueblo County Commissioners concluded in a work session Tuesday morning. A study presented Monday to Pueblo City Council, conducted by GDS Associates and commissioned by the city, showed it is not feasible for the city of Pueblo to purchase all of Black Hills Energy's assets and operate its own electric utility.