Vehicle thefts in Colorado dropped 25% in 2024, 2nd year in a row of decline
The Colorado State Patrol says vehicle thefts in Colorado have decreased for a second year in a row.
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Brian Sherrod is a multimedia journalist at CBS News Colorado and the First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter. He has been in the news business since September of 2016.
He decided to pursue news as a career after being inspired by television anchors that he grew up watching in Charleston, South Carolina.
"I was 8 years old when I knew what I wanted to do. I was blessed to work with those same anchors at my first professional station out of college at Live 5 News," he said.
At one point in Brian's career he found himself in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. From there, he used to travel to Denver once to twice a month.
"The people here have always been welcoming to me," he said.
He moved to Colorado in November of 2021.
"I love everything about Colorado, especially the mountains, hiking trails and the many places you can eat," Brian said.
Over the years, he has become a huge hockey fan. Brian also has a special place in his heart for the Rocky Mountain Vibes minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs.
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• Year hired: 2023
• Alma Mater: Lander University
• Most memorable interview: Interview in a hot air balloon back in Mitchell, Nebraska, for the Hot Air Balloon Championships.
• Dream interview: Definitely want to interview Nancy Pelosi. I feel it would be a lot of fun.
• Role Model: Anderson Cooper
• Dream job: CBS Colorado has always been a dream station for me. Of course Good Morning America as well.
• Job you would never attempt: Being a nurse/doctor. I thought I could after watching a few episodes of Grey's Anatomy.
• First TV appearance: Remixing the "You Name It" song and challenge.
• First story: Backpack Bash in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
• Favorite story: Water skiing on Big Pine Lake in Minnesota
• Hidden talent: I can text full paragraphs without ever looking at my phone.
• Favorite musician: Beyonce
• Hometown: Summerville, South Carolina
• Hobbies: Hiking, video games, trying new restaurants, bowling, movies
• Favorite food: Beans and hot dogs
• Number of pets: 6
• Favorite sports team: Steelers for football, Baylor for college baseball
• Favorite author: E.B. White. I am obsessed with Charlotte's Web.
• Favorite vacation spot: Orlando, Florida
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• Least favorite noise: Screeching or smacking on food
• What music are you listening to lately? Anything by Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat. I am obsessed.
• What keeps you in Colorado? The love of the mountains and lakes. It's such a beautiful state.
• What's the biggest risk you've taken? Getting into a hot air balloon
• Who would play you in a movie? Hopefully Denzel Washington or Jamie Foxx
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The Colorado State Patrol says vehicle thefts in Colorado have decreased for a second year in a row.
The City of Boulder, Colorado, has closed Chapman Drive Trailhead and a small section of the Boulder Canyon Trail to construct a new pedestrian bridge and trailhead.
Police in one Colorado community are urging pedestrians to make smart decisions and pay attention after a man was nearly struck by two vehicles while crossing the street.
The City of Boulder is making improvements to eight of their intersections the city calls "high risk crash areas."
Along with trespassing, RTD says the biggest issue is people not paying attention around the tracks. They're electrified and the trains are quiet. If one hits you at its maximum speed of 70 mph, you can be killed.
CSP is reminding anyone who plans to drink at the Rockies' home opener to have a plan for getting home safely. If you drive drunk, troopers say you'll get pulled over and can face big fines and jail time.
As fans prepare to go to the Colorado Rockies Home Opener Friday, they may want to avoid driving in heavy traffic. RTD has options for fans to get to the game safely.
Since the Hands-Free law in Colorado was implemented on Jan. 1, the state of Colorado has issued 94 citations to drivers who were pulled over for using their cell phones or mobile devices while behind the wheel.
The Denver, Aurora, and Westminister Police Departments are among the agencies conducting enforcement to ticket drivers who haven't renewed. Colorado State Patrol says it's a problem that has gone on way too long.
Troopers say that in March 2024, they investigated more than 300 crashes involving drivers between the ages of 16 and 21. In each of these crashes, this age group was at fault.
The Westminister Police Department says that, across Adams County, officers are seeing drivers traveling way too fast on their roadways -- sometimes over 20 mph over the limit. A new enforcement blitz seeks to end that.
A police chase that began early Wednesday in Aurora ended with two people in custody after officers used a PIT maneuver to stop their vehicle along I-25 near Arapahoe Road, police say. Additional suspects are still at large.
Speeding through construction and school zones continues to be a major issue in Colorado. According to the Colorado State Patrol, troopers issued more than 1,200 citations in 2024. Here are the counties where the most were issued.
Police and fire officials in Colorado started trying to extinguish a structure fire in Longmont after initially saying they would just be monitoring it.
The Regional Transportation District is sharing plans on how to attend the big games at Ball Arena in Denver and avoid traffic and parking issues.