By Shannon Lukens.
Steamboat Springs Police are trying to contact a 25-year-old man who is alleged to have assaulted another skier at Steamboat Resort Saturday afternoon. The suspect’s picture was posted Saturday afternoon on the Steamboat Radio Facebook page and SSPD’s social media, with lots of shares and comments. Steamboat Springs Police Commander Rich Brown says they have now identified the suspect and they’re trying to contact him to get his side of the story. We’ll keep you updated. Call 970-879-1144 if you have any information.
Here’s more from Steamboat Springs Police on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Skier Assault Suspect Sought by Steamboat Springs Police
Witnesses Asked to Come Forward & Contact Detective Buccino
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-January 8, 2025-On Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2025, the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Security team called Steamboat Springs Police Department (SSPD) officers to the ski resort after a Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) coach reported being assaulted on the mountain.
The victim reported that a skier had verbally confronted him while coaching a group of young athletes because of where he was standing in relation to a terrain feature. The coach attempted to calm the situation and eventually tried to leave the area to avoid further confrontation.
The man followed the coach down the trail and eventually caught up, grabbed the coach, and punched the coach in the head multiple times. The coach was able to take a photo of the suspect and a student filmed the assault. The victim sustained possible serious injuries, which may elevate the criminal charges.
On Saturday evening, SSPD posted a photo to social media to identify the suspect and received multiple tips. These tips were used to conjunction with other information, including video surveillance and lift ticket scans. SSPD Special Assignment Unit detectives developed probable cause to arrest the suspect, who remains outstanding.
SSPD asks witnesses to come forward and contact Detective Michael Buccino or another police officer (970-879-4344 or 970-879-1144) concerning this case, P2500219.
Operation Red Alert is underway in Steamboat Springs. The police department is focusing on those who run red lights. Special Assignment Unit detectives will make an increased effort to look for red light offenders for the next six weeks. They’ll use marked and unmarked patrol vehicles. If a vehicle enters an intersection at any time AFTER the signal light has turned red, it’s a violation. The penalty is a $120 fine and four points on your license.
More on the Story — A special SSPD unit is watching for runners of red lights
The corporate office of Builders First Source has announced an agreement to purchase Alpine Lumber. The Builders First Source website says they have 570 locations nationwide, with one store in Steamboat Springs. There are 21 Alpine Lumber locations, with one in Steamboat Springs, also one in Granby and Eagle.
Press Release from Builders First Source
More on the Story — Builders FirstSource to acquire Alpine Lumber
The 75th General Assembly begins at the State Capitol Wednesday. Western Slope legislators held a virtual media call Monday. Senator Dylan Roberts represents the ten counties in Senate District 8 which includes Routt and Moffat counties.
“We kind of see ourselves as a small but mighty group down here at the capitol of Western Slope legislators who don’t always necessarily have to battle Democrat vs. Republican but it’s usually West Slope vs. the Front Range on issues that we’re getting work done on our part of the state.”
Steamboat Springs City Council meets at 5 p.m. tonight. One report is the recruitment of a new City Manager, as Gary Suiter is retiring.
Brita Horn of South Routt County has announced she is running for the chair of the Colorado Republican Party. The election is sometime between Feb. 15 and April 1.
Today is the first day back to school after Winter Break for students in the Steamboat Springs School District. Students at Moffat County, SoRoCo, and Hayden all started Monday.
The first practice is today for the ESports Spring Season at Steamboat Springs High School. Scholarships are available. The team typically meets from 3:40-5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the SSHS Library. Pre-season games start Jan. 29. Link to Register
The Steamboat Sailors Basketball teams, both boys and girls, have games today, but those games are away at Middle Park High School. That’s in Granby.
MusicFest is underway in Steamboat Springs every day through Saturday. There are some free concerts each day at the base of Steamboat Resort from noon to about 4 p.m. Today’s bands are Jack Ingram & The Beat-Up Ford Band, Cypress Valley Band, Hope MacGregor, and Zach Top.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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