🌱 Goodwill Stabbing + Panorama Park + Scout Leader Charged

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 77 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. On Saturday night, a man was stabbed in the leg outside the Goodwill on South Academy. The circumstances surrounding the stabbing have not been shared with the public; the suspect has been described as an Asian man with teardrop tattoos on his cheek. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact the Colorado Springs Police Department or Crime Stoppers. (KKTV)
2. Panorama Park, the City of Colorado Springs' largest neighborhood park project to date, is taking shape as crews undertake a variety of renovations. The new park will feature an accessible playground and sensory area, a multipurpose turf field, public art installations, and more. For further details on Panorama Park and pictures of the progress so far, please visit the full press release. (Press Release Desk)
3. A 49-year-old man was arrested for charges in Colorado Springs stemming from a sexual assault incident involving a 14-year-old. In December 2021, Anthony Lee Fruzia allegedly took the teen to a hotel and forced him to perform sexual acts. The victim reported the assault to Safe Passage, the children's advocacy center for El Paso County. According to the victim's father, Fruzia was a Boy Scouts leader in Texas and was blacklisted in the 1990s amid abuse allegations. (FOX 31 Denver)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Music Therapy For Adults With IDD Led By Sandy Golias, MT-BC - Penrose Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Mindful Movement Mondays - Ent Center for the Arts (12:00 PM)
• Speak English Group - Old Colorado City Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Virtual FamilySearch Basics - Pikes Peak Library Virtual Events (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Police Department's K9 March Madness continues. The road to the furry final four is winding down, with two dogs already securing their spot in the bracket. (Facebook)
• Discover the five freshest properties to hit the market in Colorado Springs. Happy house hunting! (Colorado Springs Patch)
• The Colorado Springs City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on various boards, commissions, and committees. Click the link for further information on available positions. (Press Release Desk)
• The Colorado Rockies hit six home runs in one game. The team has only beaten this spring game record once in franchise history, hitting seven at Arizona back in 1998. (Instagram)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.