Police in Pueblo are searching for an arson suspect who they say set a fire at an indoor trampoline park on Sunday.

The fire happened at Altitude Trampolie Park at the Pueblo Mall. Police say the suspect forced entry and set the fire.

Anyone with information can call Detective Cantin at 719-553-2506 or Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-7867.

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Two suspects were taken into custody after a raid and five-month investigation into a narcotics drug trafficking organization, Colorado Springs police say.

Police say 188 pounds of methamphetamine, about 37,000 fentanyl pills, two pistols, one rifle and a large quantity of cash were seized Thursday during the bust.

The police department's metro narcotics team identified six people operating and conspiring to distribute large amounts of meth and fentanyl, authorities say. Search warrants were conducted at four homes in El Paso County with the Drug Enforcement Administration's assistance.

One suspect was taken into custody in Colorado Springs. Another suspect was taken into custody in New Mexico by a drug task force that includes state police, Santa Fe police and the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators are working with federal partners to identify other co-conspirators.

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A man was arrested after it was reported that he sexually assaulted a child, Fountain police say.

Jeremiah Gaw, 19, was arrested on Friday and has been charged with sexual assault on a child. Police say at the time of the reported incident, he was a volunteer at Pikes Peak Christian Church on Bradley Road near Alturas Drive.

Gaw was taken to the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. Details in the case have not yet been released.

Police are asking the public to help them find any other witnesses or victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Joe Tirado at 719-382-4264 or email at jtirado@fountainpd.com.

Information can also be shared to the Fountain Police Department anonymous tip line at 719-382-4200 or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 719-634-STOP-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.

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Colorado students can apply to college for free this week. The ninth annual Colorado Free Application Days is happening Tuesday through Thursday.

The three-day event allows students to apply to all 31 public colleges and universities as well as many private institutions in the state with waived fees to remove financial barriers for those looking to further their education.

Colorado Free Application Days encourages more students and learners to take the next step towards a successful education and career journey. Last year more than 70,000 Coloradans submitted an application, saving Coloradans $2.4 million in application fees, Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement. I encourage all Coloradans considering college or career training to take advantage of Free Application Days and explore options, submit applications for free, and move closer to achieving their goals.

All Colorado residents can apply to undergraduate programs including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certifications and other eligible credentials at participating institutions.

The Colorado Department of Higher Education has fee waiver instructions on its website. Instructions vary by institution.

Community colleges and area technical colleges waive application fees year-round. Several other institutions have permanently removed application fees for Colorado residents.

Pursuing education beyond high school can be a transformative step for learners at every stage of life, CDHE Executive Director JB Holston said in a statement. Whether students are graduating from high school, returning to college, or seeking new skills for todays workforce, this initiative helps more Coloradans explore their options, take the next step, and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

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The Pueblo Police Department says it is not taking part in a "Hide and Seek from the Police" event that's been circulating on social media.

The department says it's aware of a flyer that's been advertising the event scheduled for Oct. 31.

"This is NOT an official Pueblo Police Department event. The department is not organizing, sponsoring, endorsing, or participating in this event," the department said in a statement.

They're encouraging the community to verify event information through official city communication channels and to not share unverified information.

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No injuries were reported in a fire at a vacant building in Colorado Springs Sunday morning, officials say.

The fire department says fire crews responded around 10:15 a.m. to E. Platte Avenue near Iowa Avenue after receiving multiple 911 calls about smoke coming from a building.

A drone from the Real Time Crime Center was deployed and arrived within two minutes to help firefighters assess the fire before they got there. Firefighters requested more crews to help.

Firefighters went inside but pulled out when the roof started collapsing. They say about two-thirds of the roof collapsed. Some exterior walls also collapsed onto trees and vacant cottages nearby. The buildings involved were all vacant and boarded up, and no one has been reported injured.

The fire was in a building near The Black Sheep music venue, but officials said it was not damaged.

E. Platte Avenue shut down in both directions between Swope Avenue and E. Boulder Street. People were asked to avoid the area while crews investigate at the scene. The closure is expected to last about a few hours into the afternoon.

It's unclear at this time what caused the fire. Authorities are investigating and expect to know the cause later this week.

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