Zach Hillstrom

4 days ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

A shoplifting suspect was struck and killed by a Pueblo police vehicle on June 3 after police say they brandished a handgun and fled from officers during an incident at Famous Footwear in north Pueblo. Pueblo police attempted to contact the alleged shoplifter at approximately 1:23 p.m., according to a Colorado State Patrol news release.

6 days ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

An angler died at Lake Pueblo State Park on May 30 after a boat carrying three people capsized in high winds. Colorado Parks and Wildlife recovered the victim after a nearly 23-hour search. None of the boaters were wearing life jackets. This is the second drowning at Lake Pueblo in just over two weeks. An angler died at Lake Pueblo State Park on May 30 after the boat they were on with two other people overturned in high winds.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Zach Hillstrom

• The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated Pueblo County, Colorado, as a sanctuary jurisdiction. • The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says they cooperate with federal agents within the bounds of state law, which does not require notification of ICE upon arrests. • County commissioners offer differing views on the designation, with one denying sanctuary status and another expressing concern over a potential loss of federal funding.

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

Colorado health officials issued a fish consumption advisory for Runyon Lake rainbow trout due to elevated levels of PFOS, a type of PFAS chemical. Consuming large amounts of Runyon Lake rainbow trout may lead to health problems like high cholesterol, immune deficiencies, liver issues, and increased cancer risk. CDPHE recommends limiting consumption to two servings per month for most people and six servings per year for children under 6.

2 weeks ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the April 6 drive-by shooting death of Michael Suazo in Pueblo. Caitlyn Gonzales, 24, was also arrested and charged with accessory to a crime and tampering with physical evidence. The suspects fled police but were apprehended with the help of the Fountain Police Department. The 15-year-old is in juvenile detention, and Gonzales is being held on a $25,000 bond.