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(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Fort Collins local arrested for attempted murder

Molly O’Shea October 30, 2020

A shooting occurred on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the intersection of Oak Street and College Avenue, according to a press release.  Police responded to the disorder at 11:15 p.m., according to the release. 22-year-old...

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Driver in student-involved accident sentenced to 30 days jail

Jackson Braitberg October 15, 2020

Eleanor “Ellie” Mertz was sentenced Wednesday afternoon for the August 2019 car accident in which she fatally struck Colorado State University freshman Anthony “TJ” Avery while he was crossing...

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Fort Collins police arrest window peeper tied to multiple incidents

Molly O’Shea October 2, 2020

Window peeping suspect Vincent Calhoun was arrested in Fort Collins, Colorado.  45-year-old Calhoun has been tied to multiple incidents of late-night trespassing and peering into individuals' homes...

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Update: CSUPD found suspect related to second-degree assault

Serena Bettis September 25, 2020

Update: Sept. 25, 3:40 p.m. At 2:14 p.m. Friday, the Public Safety Team sent out an alert stating they located the suspect.  Original article:  The Colorado State University Police Department sent...

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Fort Collins man arrested for sexual assault on child

Ceci Taylor September 23, 2020

23-year-old Abraham Carranza-Estrada was arrested Sept. 17 for sexually assaulting a child he met online. After a "lengthy" investigation, Fort Collins Police Services arrested the Fort Collins resident...

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FCPS arrest suspect on attempted murder after stabbing incident

Serena Bettis September 22, 2020

Fort Collins Police Services have arrested a suspect for attempted murder following a Sept. 16 incident, according to a Sept. 21 press release. "Anyone with additional information is asked to contact...

CSUPD blocked off Pitkin Street with cones and yellow tape between Meridian Avenue and South Shields Street Aug. 26. (Matt Bailey | Collegian)

Update: Jury finds driver not guilty for death of CSU student 

Ceci Taylor August 26, 2020

Update 8/27:  On Aug. 27, after hours of jury deliberation, Eleanor “Ellie” Mertz was found not guilty for careless driving that resulted in the death of Anthony “TJ” Avery.  The Larimer County...

CSUPD blocked off Pitkin Street with cones and yellow tape between Meridian Avenue and South Shields Street Aug. 26, 2019. (Collegian File Photo)

Jury trial begins for driver who struck CSU student last year

Ceci Taylor August 25, 2020

In August 2019, Anthony “TJ” Avery, a 19-year-old Colorado State University freshman, was struck by a car and passed away from his injuries. The jury trial for the woman who was driving the car at...

A Fort Collins Police car sits outside the Fort Collins Fitness Festival on Sept. 21, 2019. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Police use unmarked vehicle for armed robbery investigation

Noah Pasley August 5, 2020

After a Facebook post circulated on social media about unmarked police vehicles in Fort Collins, Fort Collins Police Services released a statement about why the unmarked truck was used. The original post,...

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Aurora protest Jeep driver identified as former CSU student

Laura Studley and Serena Bettis July 28, 2020

A blue Jeep Wrangler drove through protesters in Aurora, Colorado, July 25, leading to a shooting that injured two people from gunshot wounds.  Interstate 225 was blocked off by police on the north and...

Police officers form a line in front of the Aurora Municipal Center on June 27. Later on the officers would walk in the line to push protestors out of the park. (Katrina Leibee | The Collegian)

Protesters call for justice for Elijah McClain

Noah Pasley June 28, 2020

Hundreds gathered in Aurora, Colorado, to protest the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died in 2019 after a violent encounter with the Aurora Police Department. Protesters listened...

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CSU student threatened at gunpoint

Abby Vander June 12, 2020

On Friday night, the Colorado State University community received an email from President Joyce McConnell, Athletics Director Joe Parker and Head Football Coach Steve Addazio stating that a CSU football...

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