🌱 Man Arrested For Multiple Robberies + 2 Cubs Relocated

Colorado Springs CO

28 January, 2022

1:37 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Erica Zenn, your host of the Colorado Springs Daily. First, today's weather: Mild with plenty of sunshine. High: 55 Low: 28. Here are the top 3 stories today in Colorado Springs: Police arrested a man they say is connected to multiple armed robberies in Colorado Springs, Fountain, and Monument. The police department says the robberies span between early December 2021 and ended on Jan. 13. 19-year-old Samuel Abel Cordova-Barre was charged with one count of kidnapping, eight counts of aggravated robbery, and one count of attempted aggravated robbery. (KRDO) Colorado Parks and Wildlife are searching for the person who caused the death of a mother bear of two male cubs. On Friday, CPW moved the two cubs into a den on Pikes Peak where the cubs will hibernate throughout the winter. They were found in July and have been at the nonprofit Wet Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation. (CBS Denver) One person was arrested on Thursday night after a crash in Colorado Springs. At about 4:50 p.m., police were called to Palmer Park Boulevard and N. Academy Boulevard on reports of a crash. One person was taken into custody for suspected driving under the influence. (KKTV 11 News) Today in Colorado Springs: Youth Poet Laureate Info Session At Manitou Springs Library (9:00 AM) Russian Language Meetup Group At Library 21c (10:00 AM) Book Knits - Knitting Group At Security Public Library (10:00 AM) Quilt Block Club At East Library and Information Center (10:00 AM) From my notebook: Colorado Springs Lost Pet Alert shared that a resident saw a dull orange tabby cat of unknown gender, with patches of fur missing on the back and sides. There are many outdoor cats in the neighborhood but this one is new. The poster saw the cat on their porch for at least three nights. (Facebook)Colorado Springs Police Department recently held their annual award ceremony. Officers, civilians, and community members were honored for their service and courageous acts. (Facebook)Nearly half of the state has likely been infected with omicron, according to a report published this week, and 65% of Coloradans will have been infected by the end of next month. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (February 4) Add your event Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update! — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.