WASHINGTON — Two Fort Carson soldiers died Tuesday from injuries suffered in a vehicle explosion in Baghdad.
Staff Sgt. Michael D. Elledge, 41, of Brownsburg, Ind., and Spec. Christopher C. Simpson, 23, of Hampton, Va., were taking part in a combat mission when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device, according to the Department of Defense.
The men were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
Ex-Brighton teacher to face trial on sex-assault charges
BRIGHTON — A former Brighton charter-school teacher accused of sexual assault on a child has been ordered to face trial on two felony counts.
Ralph Kelly, 34, was arrested in December after a boy told police the teacher assaulted him at school.
Kelly is free on a $20,000 bond and was in Adams County Court on Wednesday for his preliminary hearing, as was his accuser.
Kelly’s arrest was the third sex case involving a teacher from the school over a two-year span and has led Brighton School District 27J to consider revoking the school’s charter. Tuesday night, however, the school board agreed to enter into mediation to resolve differences.
Woman’s, man’s bodies found in front yard
COLORADO SPRINGS — A Colorado Springs woman was shot dead in her front yard on Flintridge Square on Wednesday afternoon, with two children inside the home. A man also was found dead in the yard, with a pistol near his body.
Police identified the woman as 34-year-old Colleen Dwyer. Police did not identify the man as they seek to notify his next of kin. The relationship between him and Dwyer is under investigation.
Fumes overcome resident; 2 cops affected
DACONO — Hazardous-materials crews have determined that natural gas leaking from a recently installed water heater left a resident unconscious and two Dacono police officers woozy Wednesday night.
A neighbor called police about the resident stumbling around inside the home on MacMurry Court about 6 p.m. Two officers showed up and took the unconscious person from the home but then felt ill themselves.
