FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) responded to 1,558 calls for service last week, leading to 96 arrests across the city. Officers addressed a range of incidents, including identity theft, drug possession, and vehicle-related offenses.
Notable Arrests and Investigations
Identity Theft & Stolen Property
A District 1 officer arrested a man with two active warrants and later discovered 17 stolen credit cards, four Colorado IDs, and a $1,500 bicycle in his possession. The suspect was booked into Larimer County Jail on multiple charges, including:
- Criminal Possession of Identifying Documents
- Criminal Possession of Financial Devices
- Theft
Police are currently working to return the stolen bicycle to its rightful owner and have contacted the identity theft victims.
Drug Possession & Suspended License
Officers stopped a vehicle exhibiting suspicious driving behavior and found that the driver’s license had been revoked. A K9 unit search uncovered methamphetamine inside the car. The driver was arrested and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Crime Prevention Tip: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation recommends the following steps to prevent identity theft:
- Remove anything with your Social Security number from your wallet or purse
- Monitor your credit and bank accounts regularly
- Report lost or stolen credit/debit cards immediately
- Shred all documents containing personal information before disposal
- Never sign documents you haven’t read or don’t understand
All charges are accusations made by law enforcement, and suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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