Calhan Police Department

Before you travel this weekend

Please check the road conditions, you can do this at cotrip.org. Remember wind always makes snowy conditions worse.

Pack an emergency kit that includes food, water, and blankets for everyone in the vehicle.

Inform someone of your route and estimated arrival time, and notify them when you depart and arrive.

Although we would recommend you stay home during bad winter conditions, if you do need to travel plan extra time and drive slow. During poor weather, driving at or above the speed limit is not recommend.

Snow will spread into the Continental Divide on Friday then across the southeast plains Friday afternoon through Saturday before decreasing Saturday night. The heaviest snow is expected across the mountains but amounts are still prone to change, especially south of highway 50. Winter Weather Advisories have been posted, and additional advisories may become necessary depending on the evolution of the storm. Please continue to monitor the forecasts closely and prepare for slick and snow covered roads.

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BOTH SUSPECTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED!!!!!

We appreciate all the tips and information that was provided by the public and members of our community. It was your input that was allowed us to close out this matter. Thank you and good work.

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The Calhan Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on 01/11/2026. We are asking the community for help in identifying the suspects. If anyone knows the identity of either person in this photo, please contact us at (719) 347-2586.

Telephone, internet and other forms of scams often target the elderly and other vulnerable members of our communities. To help us prevent these criminals from victimizing these members of our communities, we ask you to please reach out to your family and friends that you believe are at a higher risk of falling victim to these crimes and have conversations with them about the risks of telephone and other scams. Here are some ways we can work together to protect our at risk loved ones:

Before they are scammed (Prevention)

• Start Casual & Frequent: Weave fraud prevention into regular conversations, not just during a crisis.
• Share Your Story: Talk about scams you've encountered (even if you didn't fall for them) to create a safe space for sharing.
• Role-Play Scenarios: Practice what to do if they get a suspicious call (e.g., "Who is this?", "Verify with a known number").
• Normalize "Second Opinions": Encourage them to always ask you or another trusted person if they're unsure.

When they might be scammed (Intervention)

•Lead with Empathy: Say, "I'm worried about you," not "How could you be so foolish?".
•Validate Feelings, Not the Scam: Reassure them, "Scammers are experts at tricking smart people like you; it's not your fault".
•Listen: Let them tell their story without interruption to identify red flags together.
•Ask, Don't Accuse: "Can we just double-check this together so I can stop worrying?".
•Identify Red Flags: Point out urgency, requests for secrecy, or pressure to pay immediately as major warning signs.

If they've already been scammed (Support)

• Focus on Next Steps: Ask, "What can we do next?" to move forward together.
• Protect Information: Help them check for identity theft and secure accounts.
• Report It: Encourage reporting to the FTC (ReportFraud.ftc.gov) or ic3.gov (FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center).
• Offer Practical Help: Assist with contacting banks, changing passwords, or finding support resources.