Colorado Springs Tackles Repeat Offenders and Public Safety Concerns

In Colorado Springs, several notable incidents occurred over the past week. On July 5, 2025, a disturbance was reported in the downtown area near East Pikes Peak Avenue. An individual displaying a firearm was located through surveillance cameras. The suspect fled from officers and was struck by a police-fired weapon. He was pronounced deceased at the scene, identified as 26-year-old Alex Martinez-Sarmiento. The incident remains under investigation by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office[3].

Earlier, on June 10, 2025, a vehicle pursuit led to the arrest of Michael Cates, a known repeat offender with multiple felony warrants. Cates was apprehended with assistance from the Colorado Springs Police Department's Property Crimes Unit and SWAT team. He was booked on numerous charges, including burglary and identity theft, with a total of 44 charges now pending[1].

As of recent reports, no other significant incidents have been detailed in the Colorado Springs area.

Any significant trends or patterns suggest an ongoing focus on addressing repeat offenders and public safety in high-density areas.

For tips or information, contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at their non-emergency number, [phone].

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
In Colorado Springs, several notable incidents occurred over the past week.
On July fifth, twenty twenty five, a disturbance was reported
in the downtown area near East Pike's Peak Avenue. An
individual displaying a firearm was located through surveillance cameras. The
suspect fled from officers and was struck by a police
fired weapon. He was pronounced deceased at the scene, identified

(00:22):
as twenty six year old Alex Martinez Sarmino. The incident
remains under investigation by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Three earlier, on June tenth, twenty twenty five, a vehicle
pursuit led to the arrest of Michael Kates, a known
repeat offender with multiple felony warrants. Kates was apprehended with
assistance from the Colorado Springs Police Departments Property Crimes Unit

(00:45):
and SWAT team. He was booked on numerous charges, including
burglary and identity theft, with a total of forty four
charges now pending one. As of recent reports, no other
significant incidents have been detailed in the Colorado Springs area.
Any significant trends or patterns suggest an ongoing focus on
addressing repeat offenders and public safety in high density areas.

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For tips or information, contact the Colorado Springs Police Department
at their non emergency number seven one nine four four
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