Posts Tagged ‘colorado’
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Douglas Alward (prison photo)
UPDATE – 2 p.m. Authorities closed in on Alward today in a cornfield in Colorado… Story developing…
This is the fourth time Douglas Alward, 48, has slid away from the hands of law enforcement. A career criminal known for his jail breaks escaped from the Sterling Correctional State Facility in Colorado late Sunday night and hasn’t been seen since. Late Tuesday, authorities announced a $15,000 reward.
Katherine Sanguinetti, Spokesperson for the Colorado State Prison, says authorities aren’t releasing the details of this escape because the investigation is ongoing, but she did say that he is a dangerous criminal who needs to be found.
Alward was serving time for first degree attempted murder, burglary and kidnapping. Although he was eligible for parole in 2005, and a hearing was set for this October, he decided that breaking out from a secure perimeter would be better than waiting around. He was housed in a facility with 2,500 other inmates and had been behind bars there since 2001.
Tags: arizona, attempted murder, burglarly, colorado, Correctional facility, Douglas Alward, escaped prisoner, fourth time, kidnapping, prison
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
Tracy Alan Province (left) John Charles McCluskey (right)
UPDATE: Just a few hours ago U.S. Marshals closed in on Tracy Province after someone from the public called in a tip… McCluskey and Welch are still wanted… Stay tuned for more information…
A case involving two dangerous convicted murderers on the run heated up over the weekend. The convicted murderers escaped from a medium security prison in Arizona 10 days ago, and investigators say they may now be connected to two murders in New Mexico. John McCluskey, 45, Tracy Province, 42, and Daniel Renwick, 36, broke out of a medium-security facility on July 30th. Authorities say McCluskey’s fiancée Casslyn Welch tossed wire cutters over the security fence to make the break out a breeze. An official who is affiliated with the facility, and who does not wish to be identified, told me the escapees made their exit by cutting a hole through a fence and helping each other along. Authorities captured Renwick only two days after the breakout when he allegedly shot at police in Colorado. Renwick was serving a 22-year sentence for second degree murder. McCluskey, Province and Welch have been on the lam ever since.
Tags: arizona, Aryan Brotherhood gang, camground, colorado, Daniel Renwick, facility, forensics, hijacked, John McCluskey, Linda and Gary Haas, medium-security, murder, New Mexico, Thomas Henman, Tracy Province, united states marshals, violent prison gang, Yellowstone National Park
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
John McCluskey (left), Tracey Province (middle), Daniel Renwick (right - caught)
Three dangerous convicted murderers escaped from a medium security prison on Friday in Arizona. An official who is affiliated with the facility, and who wishes not to be identified, told me the escapees made their exit around 9 p.m. by cutting a hole through a fence. Once out in the open, they allegedly hijacked an 18-wheeler and landed somewhere in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Investigators caught up with one of the suspects Sunday when an officer in Rifle, Colorado recognized the Chevrolet Blazer and attempted to pull it over. Authorities said the driver, Daniel Renwick, 36, was behind the wheel and allegedly shot at the officer. According to investigators, the officer rammed his vehicle and that’s when Renwick was apprehended, handcuffed and hauled away. Renwick could face additional charges in Colorado before his extradition back to Arizona.
The other two escapees are still on the run and could be anywhere. Authorities are asking the public for any information on the whereabouts of Tracy Province, 42, and John McCluskey, 45. Province was serving a life sentence for murder, and McCluskey was serving 15 years for attempted murder. Authorities believe they could be traveling with McCluskey’s fiancé, Casslyn Welch, 44, and they are armed and dangerous.
Tags: arizona, colorado, Daniel Renwick, John McCluskey, manhunt, on the run, police, prison break, Rifel, shoot out, suspects, Tracey Province
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Remembering Kayleah Wilson
Kayleah Wilson was murdered a few months ago as she walked to a birthday party on March 28, 2010. Hundreds of investigators combed the area in Greeley, Colorado for weeks before her body was found in a ditch. Dave Joly with the Denver FBI told me two credible witnesses reported seeing Kayleah around 4:15 p.m. on March 28, 2010, but that was the last time she was ever seen alive.
Investigators have re-traced the path she took, interviewed hundreds of people, and aren’t leaving any stone left unturned. Although Kayleah was only 12, her family said she had an 18-year-old boyfriend that she recently broke up with. That boyfriend has been questioned by authorities and is now facing charges of sexual assault on a minor. Officials have said he is a person of interest in the case, but they have not made any arrests. In fact, authorities are currently interviewing sex offenders within 100 miles of where Kayleah went missing.
Tags: colorado, fbi, Greeley, Greeley Police, Kayleah Wilson, questioned, Sex Offenders
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Kayleah Wilson MISSING
UPDATE / 9:12 p.m. -I just got off the phone with Dave Joly from the Denver FBI, he says at this hour more than 300 leads have come in on this case. Earlier today the FBI announced a reward up to $10,000 for any information leading to Kayleah. Joly also says they have two credible witnesses who reported seeing Kayleah around 4:15 p.m. at the Greeley mall last Sunday. Right now the command post to find Kayleah runs from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., but if leads come in after the normal hours, investigators will follow up with them immediately. Joly says agents did a search of Kayleah’s mother’s home, “We did a forensic search of the house, went into the home with the consent of the homeowner – we collected DNA samples we felt were Kalyeha’s, and collected DNA samples from everyone in the residence.”
Tags: colorado, Easter, facebook, fbi, Greeley Police, Kayleah Wilson, missing child, Sunday
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Kayleah Wilson MISSING
Investigators in Greeley, Colorado are desperately searching for a missing 12-year-old girl. Police say Kayleah Wilson vanished last Sunday. She was heading to a birthday party, but never made it. The walk was short, only about 10 blocks. The FBI is involved, and there may appear to be signs of foul play. More than 50 investigators are working on this case, and aren’t giving up until they find this child. Kayleah is about 5 feet tall, 145 pounds, brown hair and eyes. Authorities say she was last seen wearing a pink and white shirt over a white tank top, jeans, and red and white dress shoes.
If you have any information, please contact the Greeley Police:
(970) 350-9600 or 1-800-CALL-FBI
Tags: colorado, fbi, Greeley, Kayleah Wilson, missing, party, walk home
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Sandbar
Vail Police in Colorado say one person was killed, and three others were shot last night inside a bar in west Vail. The man who died has been identified as Gary Bruce Kitching. Police say Mr. Kitching was killed last night at the Sandbar Sports Grill when longtime resident Richard Moreau, 63, opened fire inside the bar. Moreau is in custody at the Eagle County Jail. He has a court appearance tomorrow, Monday, November 9, 2009.
Moreau is facing first-degree homicide and other charges from the shoot out.
Two other men are currently being treated for their gunshot wounds at area hospitals, the third victim was released last night.
At a news briefing early today:
“Vail Police Chief Dwight Henninger expressed his sorrow to the victims and their families. “While it is a rare occurrence to have an incident like this happen in our community, we want to express the tremendous amount of sadness and grief for what has occurred. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those involved.”
Tags: colorado, gary bruce kitching, murder, opened fire, richard moreau, shooting, vail, vail police
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Vail Police in Colorado say one person was killed, and three others shot last night inside a bar near the popular ski town.
According to an AP article, “There were about a dozen customers in the bar when a man started acting “irate” and was bothering customers, Steve Corr of Gypsum told the Vail Daily newspaper.”
More than a dozen customers were inside when gunfire erupted. Cops say the man who died is from Carbondale, IL, and the others all range in age from 25 – 63. The injured were transported to the Vail Valley Medical center, and one victim was airlifted to a different hospital.
A press conference will take place at 11 a.m. EST this morning, Sunday, November 8, 2009 with more information.
If you have any information about this shooting, please call the Vail Police Department: (970) 479-2210
Tags: bar shooting, colorado, one person died, vail shooting
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