Cops nab 4, hunt for 5 who fled from van on I-70
By Bill Scanlon, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published February 26, 2009 at 9:42 a.m.
Updated February 26, 2009 at 9:42 a.m.
Nine people inside a van fled after it was stopped by a Colorado state trooper this morning near Strasburg.
State troopers, aided by deputies from Arapahoe and Adams counties, rounded up four of them, but still are looking for the other five, said Gilbert Mares, spokesman for the Colorado State Patrol.
The incident began just after 7 this morning when a state trooper stopped a purple 2000 Toyota van three miles west of Strasburg on I-70, Mares said. It is not known why the van was stopped.
The passengers and the driver "immediately fled on foot," he said. CSP's aircraft helped search the area, which is largely farmland.
"They apprehended four of the nine. We believe the others are at large," Mares said.
Police dogs are helping in the search.
No charges have yet been charged against the four in custody.
Some schools in the area were locked down for a short time this morning, but no longer are, Mares said.
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February 26, 2009
9:49 a.m.
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the_ripper writes:
Any description of these individuals?
February 26, 2009
9:49 a.m.
leavemealone writes:
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February 26, 2009
9:52 a.m.
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Cowboy63 writes:
Only 9 to a van? Times must be hard... usually they get no less than 15.
February 26, 2009
10:07 a.m.
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BRM writes:
leavemealone, elaborate on this free-college-tuition-for-illegals program you dream of.
February 26, 2009
10:17 a.m.
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Iron writes:
BRM writes: "leavemealone, elaborate on this free-college-tuition-for-illegals program you dream of."
BRM, don't give credit to leavemealone. It's the Boulder libs who dream of it.
February 26, 2009
10:21 a.m.
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timeandagain writes:
No description of the fugitives Rocky? You folks deserve your fate... jobless and broke! Adios and best of luck Rocky staffers!
February 26, 2009
10:23 a.m.
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BigSky182 writes:
"The passengers and the driver "immediately fled on foot," he said. CSP's aircraft helped search the area, which is largely farmland."
How ironical! THIS batch is actually guilty of "agricultural trespassing"!
February 26, 2009
10:26 a.m.
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SlouchingTowardBoulder writes:
No conjecture of who might be in that van? Great news reporting Rocky!
February 26, 2009
10:39 a.m.
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JT52 writes:
Boys and Girls........If ya'all need free higher education....think U.S. Marines or U.S. Army?????????
February 26, 2009
10:46 a.m.
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dannylee5280 writes:
IF EVER ONE WONDERED WHY !! THE ROCKY NEWS IS GOING UNDER !! JUST READ THEIR NEWS!!
February 26, 2009
10:57 a.m.
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Timberline writes:
"No charges have yet been charged against the four in custody."
Of coarse not.... being illegal and eluding police is no longer a crime in this state, right ritter?
BigSky... True Ag tresspass...funny!
February 26, 2009
11 a.m.
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sheepherder writes:
BigSky...that's freaking funny!
February 26, 2009
11:05 a.m.
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RockHawper writes:
Andale ! Andale ! Ariba ! Ariba !
February 26, 2009
11:09 a.m.
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vendari01 writes:
I'm sure they were all just tourists from the Netherlands, and that this is all just a big misunderstanding. Bet the driver was a coyote, though, and now we'll have another one loose, trying to bite people.
February 26, 2009
11:27 a.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Too bad it's not one of those sub-zero days outside, that tends to make them surrender.
Funny comments!
February 26, 2009
11:28 a.m.
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mdflem51 writes:
now that`s some funny stuff folks. some you will be called racist,
very good work all!
February 26, 2009
11:29 a.m.
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vinnysix writes:
HOPE THEY GET AWAY..AND EVEN MORE COME JUS TO FURTHER GIVE EVERYONE SOMETHING TO DESPISE
February 26, 2009
11:36 a.m.
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campesino60 writes:
Carlos Slim a Mexican billionaire he and a family trust owned 9.1 million shares, or a 6.4 percent stake, in the New York Times as of Sept. 4. 2008, if the RMN could corral that kind of mexican brown these types of stories would go away. But then again Mexico is only looking out for itself.
February 26, 2009
11:39 a.m.
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Billy writes:
The racists persist. You people need to get a life, your ramblings are getting old. If you areo adamant on demeaning Hispanic people, do it to their faces and not hide behind your computers. That way we can read how many racists met their fate and we don't have to read your stupidity on here anymore.
February 26, 2009
11:49 a.m.
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RockHawper writes:
Thanks for enlightening the denizens of the internet, Billy. I didn't think the comments were racist at all. Just humorous takes on the day to day events of life in Denver.
February 26, 2009
11:49 a.m.
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Timberline writes:
Billy, do you want to explain to us "racists" exactly which comments here are racist? It's hard to keep up with the politically correct crowd as to what is considered racist and what is acceptable. I see you use the "hispanic" term, can we no loger say Mexican or illegal or aliens?
February 26, 2009
11:51 a.m.
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vendari01 writes:
Billy, if these were Mexican nationals on holiday or migrant workers, with the appropriate visas, then I have no problem with their being here, only a bit of concern about why they ran away. And I truly do understand why someone might be tempted to come here illegally, even in our economic situation, because Mexico's is even worse, and shows no sign of getting better. With that said, I do have a problem with the fact that we have laws in place concerning immigration, and so long as those laws are in place, I cannot condone the fact that so many people are beginning their lives among us by deliberately breaking our laws. I do not believe it is somehow racist to expect our laws to be obeyed and enforced.
February 26, 2009
11:55 a.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Ah Billy, now making jokes about illegal immigrants is racist? Pull your head out...
February 26, 2009
11:57 a.m.
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Billy writes:
It makes no difference if they were Mexican nationals or illegal immigrants, the way you people talk is disgusting. You are racists by the way you talk, and yes, I do use the term Hispanic, those of Spanish/Latino decent. I use it proudly. But to see you who might call yourselves human beings demeaning anyone be it Mexican people, African people or any others of color, which you usually do, yes, you are racists.
February 26, 2009
11:57 a.m.
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truth22 writes:
I guess that we all know why there were no descriptions of these gentlemen, don't we?
February 26, 2009
11:59 a.m.
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sheepherder writes:
No Billy, not Mexicans...ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS! Protect them all you want, I for one will not.
February 26, 2009
12:01 p.m.
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February 26, 2009
12:08 p.m.
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the_ripper writes:
mdflem51 writes:
'...now that`s some funny stuff folks. some you will be called racist, very good work all!...'
True. The funny thing is, there's no mention of race prior to your post.
February 26, 2009
12:09 p.m.
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the_ripper writes:
But billy drooled onto the thread just after!
February 26, 2009
12:12 p.m.
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Timberline writes:
Sure Billy we are all racists in your own opinionated little world, still waiting on your proof as to how you consider the above comments racist....
February 26, 2009
12:13 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Always got to have a Billy to "enlighten" the masses!
February 26, 2009
12:14 p.m.
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sundowner writes:
State Trooper, THINKS, the other five are at large. Duh
February 26, 2009
12:15 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Thanks for educating me Billy! I will now embrace illegal immigration and encourage others to support the invasion of our country and services...all because I wouldn't want to be called a racist!
February 26, 2009
12:19 p.m.
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squeakywheel writes:
"They apprehended four of the nine. We believe the others are at large," Mares said.
It would help if they identified the four.
They *believe* the others at large? They don't know that?!?
Sheesh.
February 26, 2009
12:23 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Guys, Mares is just a PIO, he's not at the scene...just giving the news that is given to him as it comes in.
February 26, 2009
12:29 p.m.
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Timberline writes:
Billy, you don't seem to realize that you are stereotyping other "human beings" on this board who prefer law and justice over turning a blind eye to illegal immigration, does that in turn make you the racist?
February 26, 2009
12:36 p.m.
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vendari01 writes:
Has anyone else noticed how much easier it is to throw epithets and label people, than it is to engage in rational debate? Sad...You made my comment for me, Sheepherder. I wonder if my Hispanic friends are just being nice to me, when we agree on this subject.
February 26, 2009
12:57 p.m.
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sunshinestate writes:
A description of the persons is in order...no matter if considered "racist' by those that fling the term too often.
Yes indeed, no wonder the "news" papers are falling.
February 26, 2009
1:19 p.m.
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scootertrash writes:
Billy,
If the people weren't illegal, then why did they run, personally I am sick and tired of these illegals coming here and causing problems, in case you have forgotten, there are laws against that.
February 26, 2009
1:21 p.m.
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wyhammertime writes:
They are not Illegal's . They are the new goverment stimulus worker's doncha know!!!!
February 26, 2009
1:37 p.m.
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GoldenKid writes:
The RMN is experiencing one of it's partial news blackouts in it's twilight hours and as it has had for selective information gathering.
We all know that it was a van full of illegal aliens. It's the usual M.O. for for these law breakers and for the RMN lately. I guess it's politically incorrect to release this sort of information considerng we are living in Hickenloopers sancuary city.
We have all learned to read in between the lines concerning these stories. No bigotry intended and I have the utmost respect for our Mexican American and Hispanic fellow citizens.
February 26, 2009
1:39 p.m.
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Tolteckid writes:
"They apprehended four of the nine. We believe the others are at large," Mares said.
Well go to large and pick them up.
February 26, 2009
1:48 p.m.
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frontpage writes:
If I was driving a "purple... toyota van" ... that would be cause enough for my arrest. And I would thank the patrol officer for doing so!
Hey, what are the chances the "illegal-can", (thats not mexi-can nor ameri-can , so it shouldn't be racial or cultural bias) can get the charges dropped because the patrol officer was "profiling" when he stopped the "purple . . . toyota van?"
February 26, 2009
1:55 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Get em CSP! Send em back to that drug ridden, broken down economy, corrupt government country!
WAIT! Thats what they were sneaking into! He he
February 26, 2009
2:13 p.m.
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HankReardon writes:
Were they Icelandic?
February 26, 2009
2:22 p.m.
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vendari01 writes:
Frontpage, are you saying they got pulled over for "operating an ugly vehicle"? If so, I'm in serious trouble!
February 26, 2009
2:22 p.m.
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snuffalupagus writes:
I'm sure these were Swedish nationals on the run!!!! NOT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Maybe CSP can give them a ticket for jaywalking!!! Come on, anyone driving a purple van deserves to get pulled over
February 26, 2009
2:23 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
No Hank, I think they were dirty Brits!
February 26, 2009
2:30 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Sorry for being racist against my British brothers and sisters, and sorry to Billy if I offended him AGAIN.....
February 26, 2009
2:34 p.m.
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HankReardon writes:
My friend Brittany is offended, sheep.
February 26, 2009
2:46 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Poor Brittany! I was rude, racist, bigoted, and just naughty in my dirty Brit comment, tell her I apologize from the bottom of my ruthless heart:)
February 26, 2009
2:55 p.m.
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Timberline writes:
Note to self, never smuggle illegal Russian Internet Brides in POS purple mini van...
February 26, 2009
3:01 p.m.
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HankReardon writes:
Jolly Good, herder!
February 26, 2009
3:41 p.m.
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littlebitofjustice writes:
You all make me laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 26, 2009
3:50 p.m.
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the_ripper writes:
Where'd little billy go?
February 26, 2009
3:53 p.m.
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sheepherder writes:
I think he ran away with his tail between his legs. He deserved the beat down for throwing the "R" word around so freely.
February 26, 2009
4:16 p.m.
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redwhiteandBLUE writes:
Billy,
If they are not supposed to be in this county..they are , ILLEGAL ALIENS...and African people have nothing to do with these border jumpers!!!
February 26, 2009
4:17 p.m.
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vendari01 writes:
Sheepherder, you can bet they weren't Page Three girls; we'd had detailed descriptions and a major man- uh woman- hunt underway.
February 26, 2009
4:28 p.m.
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COLibertarian writes:
"Lassie, where is Billy?............ what? a well?......Cmon Lassie.....take me to Billy.....cmon girl.....thata girl"
February 26, 2009
4:35 p.m.
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vendari01 writes:
To heck with that, COLib, let's go find "at large"!
February 26, 2009
4:40 p.m.
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Elwood writes:
Billy is number 5 of the nine, he found an internet cafe and is defending his bretheren.
February 26, 2009
4:46 p.m.
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Timberline writes:
I believe lil Billy is too busy studying his Politically Correct handbook.
http://www.bored.com/pcphrases/
February 26, 2009
6:27 p.m.
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slocatch writes:
Big enough threat to lock down the school only long enough to let the fugatives to blend in then open the school. Everything is OK now, go back to denial. Good, now is a good time to close the news. Everything will be much easier for I can't hear you Ritter and John. Man, we lost 5 great toilet cleaners, sure will put a pinch in our service industry.
February 26, 2009
6:56 p.m.
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Billy writes:
Sheepherder, you are one very unintelligent person. It is so amusing how you talk so big, so brave in your own very little world as long as you have your KLAN to back you here. You sir, and I use that term in a very limited manner, should go, get away from your animals, get some education, maybe pass some of that on to your offspring if you have any, so that when they grow up a minority in a few years so they will learn some empathy for others. It is eveident you haven't.
February 27, 2009
6:32 a.m.
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slocatch writes:
People who come here in mass and destroy what we have built deserve no empathy. Get well soon Billy.
February 27, 2009
6:45 a.m.
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stlusa writes:
Remember to harass the local coyotes that's the best way to rid our city of them.
February 27, 2009
6:53 a.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Billy, thank you for your kind comments. I will immediately kick my dog (a Mexican chihuaua) out of the house (you racist pig). I plan on enrolling in college to earn my graduate degree. Do you have any other comments that will assist me in becoming a better, more tolerant person of illegal immigration?
February 27, 2009
6:32 p.m.
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slocatch writes:
Call (311) to report and Code infractions weeds, cars parked on lawn area, trash in yards, snow not shoveled, too many people in one house, odor, loud noise, fence in disrepair etc....Thank You!
March 1, 2009
10:23 a.m.
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commoncents writes:
Is it over yet?
March 1, 2009
10:21 p.m.
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slocatch writes:
Not yet I guess.
March 2, 2009
5:46 a.m.
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commoncents writes:
I wonder where all the hateful people will go to vent now. I always loved to see the venom, maybe they will leave this open and they can drop in and rant on old stuff from time to time??
March 3, 2009
8:14 p.m.
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slocatch writes:
Wish it rain, most in Denver don't know how to turn on a garden hose except to water the spinners. Think they will ever turn green? Or just take us down to 3rd world brown?
March 4, 2009
8:24 a.m.
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slocatch writes:
Somehow things have really turned. Someone who is considerate of others and gives efforts to be green and a good neighbor always adding value as they go are considered hateful. The ones who destroy whatever is in their path are considered correct and are encouraged to continue. I guess it all depends on if you consider cleaning your own toilet a responsibility or not.
March 5, 2009
9:48 p.m.
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slocatch writes:
Mexico's Brown Earth Policy has been much more effective than Sadam's Scorched Earth Policy.
March 8, 2009
10:54 p.m.
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commoncents writes:
Rain is on the way. Don't despair over poor old Sadam, his return to earth has probably added some nutrients and greening up some patch of sand over there