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Search robots corner barricaded man
Oct 2nd
At approximately 11:00 a.m. today, Oct. 2, dispatchers received a call from a woman reporting that her ex-boyfriend had broken into her home in the 3100 block of E. Euclid Avenue and that he had access to weapons. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the break-in but the suspect was still inside.
Responding officers and the Boulder Police SWAT team attempted to make contact with the suspect but were unable to get a response. A search robot was deployed inside the house, and officers were able to see the suspect in a southeast bedroom, sitting on the floor. He appeared to be incapacitated but occasionally moved his arms. He remained in this position throughout the incident.
At about 1:50 p.m., a second robot was sent inside the house to help insure that the suspect was not holding a gun in his hand. After receiving the safety information they needed, officers were able to enter the home and apprehend the suspect. A handgun was found nearby. The suspect was transported to Boulder Community Hospital for a medical evaluation.
The suspect is identified as a David Scott Wilson of Henderson, CO, DOB June 12, 1971. He was charged with Felony Second-Degree Burglary, Felony First-Degree Criminal Trespass, and Misdemeanor Harassment with a Domestic Violence enhancement.
The case number for this incident is 12-13516.
Fifth annual Lighten Up Boulder safety campaign offers discounts for bike lights
Sep 28th
As fall sets in and the days get shorter, the City of Boulder, Community Cycles, the University of Colorado (CU) and local businesses are teaming up for the fifth annual Lighten Up Boulder safety campaign to encourage the use of bike lights for nighttime riding. The campaign offers 10 to 20 percent discounts on select bike light accessories at participating Boulder businesses.
Bike light coupons can be printed from the GOBoulder.net website or picked up during business hours at the following locations:
- the GO Boulder office at 1739 Broadway, second floor,
- the Community Cycles shop at 2805 Wilderness Place, Suite 1000; or
- the CU Bike Station on campus at the University Memorial Center (UMC).
The coupons can be redeemed at any of the eight different retailers listed on the coupon and are valid through Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012.
The campaign also reminds cyclists that biking at night without proper lighting is both illegal and unsafe. Without bike lights, cyclists cannot see what’s ahead and drivers cannot see cyclists. The Boulder Revised Code requires all cyclists traveling between sunset and sunrise to equip their bikes with both a mounted white light on the front and a red reflector on the back (B.R.C. 7-5-11: Bicycle Headlight and Reflector Required).
“Riding your bike at night without adequate lighting can result in dangerous situations for you and others, as well as a $50 fine,” said Bicycle/Pedestrian Transportation Planner Marni Ratzel. “We hope that this campaign will encourage more cyclists to mount lights on their bikes, making nighttime travel in Boulder safer for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians.”
For access to bike light coupons, bike maps and safety tips, visit www.goboulder.net.