Former Calhan teacher arrested on charges of sex with students

Font ResizeBy Gazette staffdenverpost.comPosted: 12/21/2012 09:35:40 AM MSTDecember 21, 2012 4:37 PM GMTUpdated: 12/21/2012 09:37:15 AM MST


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Second person arrested in Littleton murder

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The Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/21/2012 11:37:33 AM MSTDecember 21, 2012 8:0 PM GMTUpdated: 12/21/2012 01:00:17 PM MST

 An 18-year-old Centennial man has been arrested for investigation of murder in the October death of an 18-year-old man.

Robert Alexander Placa, 18, is being held at the Arapahoe County Detention Center in the death of Da Von Flores, 18, of Centennial.

Placa is under investigation for first-degree murder, criminal attempt first degree murder, possession of a weapon by a previous offender and possession of a defaced firearm, according to a Littleton police news release.

Flores was killed on October 19 on the 5400 block of South Fox Street at 11:11 p.m. after 911 calls were received about shots fired.

Police were only a block away and found two males lying on the street when they arrived. Flores died at the scene. The identity of the second victim has not been released because he is a juvenile. He survived.

An investigation revealed that a fight had erupted at a nearby home on Fox Street and led to the shooting.

Dion Rankin, 20, was arrested Oct. 24 and is facing charges of first degree -murder, according to a news release.

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Colorado Springs woman arrested in abduction of 2-year-old

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 Colorado Springs police have arrested a 38-year-old woman for investigation of kidnapping and motor vehicle theft in the abduction of a 2-year-old girl, authorities say.

Tonia Shetina was arrested last night in the alleged kidnapping of Essence Lovato.

The girl was recovered after an Amber Alert was issued in Colorado Springs.

During the Amber Alert, the Colorado Springs Traffic Management Center posted numerous messages on signs about the 2000 Green Honda Accord with a temporary tag that had been taken.

The Amber Alert was issued on Monday night and was cancelled Wednesday afternoon after Lovato was found.

Shetina is an acquaintance of the toddler's mother. Police said Essence's mother gave Shetina permission to drive the child and drop her off at the girl's grandfather's home.

According to a news release, Colorado Springs police received a tip just after 3 p.m.that Tonia Shetina was at a particular home just south of Fountain.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., CSPD Violent Crimes Investigators and El Paso County deputies responded to the home and safely recovered the girl.

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Owner of Colorado Springs pawn shop arrested in string of burglaries

Font ResizeThe Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/19/2012 09:22:32 PM MSTDecember 20, 2012 4:34 AM GMTUpdated: 12/19/2012 09:34:44 PM MST

Authorities arrested the co-owner of a Colorado Springs pawn shop who they believe is connected to multiple burglaries in El Paso County.

On Wednesday, El Paso County Sheriff deputies were called to the 700 block of Wildridge Road in Black Forest, on a report of an attempted burglary, according to a news release from the sheriff's department.

After arriving, a woman told deputies that the side door to her garage had been kicked in. Soon after, the woman saw a man run away. The woman gave deputies a description of a car she believed the suspect drove away in.

Before authorities completed investigating the first attempted burglary, they received a report about a separate burglary in the 7900 block of Forest Heights Circle. Several items were stolen from the home, including collector's coins and jewelry.

Soon after, deputies spotted a vehicle that matched the first victim's description traveling near Black Forest. They stopped the vehicle and quickly recognized that items inside the vehicle matched the list of items stolen from the second victim's home.

The driver was identified as 43-year-old Kevin Lee Mosher, co-owner of the Fast Cash Pawn and Loan in Colorado Springs.

While speaking with Mosher, deputies were told about a third burglary in the 15000 block of Milhaven Place. Evidence found at that location was later linked to Mosher. A fourth burglary in Black Forest was also attributed to Mosher.

Authorities later learned that Mosher may also be connected to additional burglaries in Douglas County. Stolen items were recovered from Mosher's pawn shop in Colorado springs.

Mosher was taken into custody and booked into the Criminal Justice Center on suspicion of second-degree burglary and theft.

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Man arrested in Molotov cocktail incident in Englewood

Font ResizeLocal NewsThe Denver Postdenverpost.comPosted: 12/17/2012 11:31:47 AM MST

 A man who police said threw a Molotov cocktail through the window of an Englewood office building early Friday faces charges including arson, Englewood police said Monday.

Milton Delaney, 52, was arrested near the scene of the blaze, 125 E. Hampden Ave., an occupational and rehabilitation center. No one was inside the building and no one was hurt, but the flames caused $15,000 worth of damage, officials have said. The building's sprinkler system helped firefighters put out the blaze.

Police don't know why Delaney threw the incendiary device or whether he had a connection of the office building. Detectives have submitted their case to the Arapahoe County district attorney's office, which could file charges as soon as Monday or Tuesday.

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