. >> the victim is getting help here in mesa county. the suspect, mr. wilkerson, has been charged with false imprisonment, sexual assault and kidnapping. he is being held on a million >>> 9 wants to know has been digging into claude wilkerson's criminal history dating back more than 40 years. his first run in came in 1974. it's nuclear whether he was convicted. in 1978, he was charged and convicted in connection with the deaths of three people in a jewelry heist. the victims were taken to a farm where they were shot. the mesa county sheriff's department confirmed wilkerson spent 4 years on death row. in 1983, he was freed from a texas state prison on a technicality. arrest and court records show he has had several arrests and arrests and convictions in colorado. in 1997, he was charged with montana, convicted of intimidation. we confirmed he bought that property in 932007. >>> the sheriff admits the timings of this look terrible. a park county deputy died. sheriff fred wegener told us the -- the sheriff says that monte gore was suspended with pay for pu

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. >> reporter: the sheriff's department says that the victim is getting care here in mesa county. the suspect, mr. wilkerson, is held on a $1 million bond. he's had several run-ins with the law here in colorado and as we mentioned earlier in this story, 30 years ago he was on death row in texas released on a miranda rights technicality and ended up in colorado. >> wow. the details of this case are really, really tough to digest. >> reporter: yes. more we're learning, the more surprised people seem to be including investigators here in mesa county who say they've never seen anything like this around here. >> thank you. matt renoux. >>> the u.s. honor flag arrived this afternoon. the flag travels across the country. it's currently on display at black can john high school in -- canyon high school in honor of nate carrigan. the flag will remain on display 13 hours, one hour for each year he served in the sheriff's office. >>> two men who served with the clark county sheriff's office -- park county sheriff's office have been disciplined. the other quit. he spoke with 9news crime and ju

according to the mesa county sheriff's department a young run-away girl helped the man, got away and notified authorities. a deputy went to the house and was able to see the victim who wasn't tied up at the time but giving him signs that she needed help. >> met with mr. wilkerson and the young lady, identified that there was something wrong, couldn't put his finger on it initially either by the way she was acting, the way she was interacting with mr. wilkerson that something was not right. so he did further investigation, found that she had a warrant for $50 at which take her into custody. fifty dollars warrants are something we don't typically bring people in on, but he felt something was wrong and he needed to get her away from mr. wilkerson to find out what was go abouting on. >> reporter: that victim is currently getting help through resources in mesa county. the suspect is held on a $1 million bond. our investigative team at 9news learned he's had several run- ins with the law in colorado and was on death row in texas before he was released on a miranda rights technicality and t

they are suspected of carjacking someone in mesa county. when deputies tried to pull them over, they speed away, reaching speeds of 110 miles per hour. >>> colorado schools could be getting an ultimatum, allowing schools to use their medical marijuana, or lose marijuana tax funding. a bill was passed last year that made it optional for schools to allow the medical this was all inspired by this jeffco student, jack split who has severe epilepsy. since the bill passed, allowing pot. >> they've been able to make this work in the state of new jersey, without any problem. one of the things he state said, if you can't provide services for these kids, you risk losing state funding. >> reporter: this bill doesn't allow all types of marijuana use. only cannabis oils and patches. representative singer plans to week. there will be another politics unplugged special tonight at 10:15 to discuss this year's legislative session, now that we're more than halfway through some of colorado's top reporters will take a closer look at what's been accomplished, a

the mesa county sherrif's department in texas. claude lee wilkerson's first major run in with colorado law came in a 1974 -- during a burglary case in grand junction. it's unclear whether he was convicted. in 1978 - he was one of four men arrested and convicted in connection with the deaths of three people during a jewelry store robbery in shiner, texas. our sister station khou in houston reports the victims were taken to a farm where they were shot. he was convicted but... in 1983 - he was freed from a texas state prison on a technicality. a judge threw out his confession because he didn't waive his rights. arrest and court records show he's had several arrests and convictions in colorado since 1987. he's been arrested and convicted for d-u-i, property damage and criminal mischief. in 1997 - he was charged with intimidation and assault in montana -- convicted of intimidation. 9wants to know confirmed wilkerson bought his property in now, wilkerson is facing multiple charges connected to this case. corey, he's being held on a one-

the woman who was held captive-- is not getting help from the mesa county victim's assistance program. meantime, the teen runway who helped wilkerson has been reunited with her family. police haven't released much more information about her. we expect to continue to learn more, as this case we looked into wilkerson's past as a former death row inmate in texas... a federal court threw out his conviction... and that allowed him to move to colorado. back in 19-78... wilkerson was accused of plotting a bank robbery with three other people... and helping kill three witnesses. wilkerson confessed to part of the crime... the problem: the confession came after he had asked for a lawyer... but before the lawyer was present. wilkerson's lawyer in texas says... he still hears from wilkerson periodically... wilkerson looks very different in his mug shot - than in texas. looking into this case... and bring you updates on the hoping you recognize this guy. back in january he's accussed of assaulting and robbing a vicitm in the area of krameria and leyden. he's hispanic.... about five foot six it's

the sheriff says it started after a robbery in mesa county. the speeds in this chase were up to 110 miles per hour. several offices throughout the area a-- officers throughout the area assisted with this. they ended up using road spikes and then the tires on the suspects' truck blew off and then police could apprehend them. nobody was injured. police arrested kelsy capps and that that willian owe -- nathaniel owens you see on your tv screen. >>> today the u.s. supreme court is taking up the biggest abortion in nearly a quarter of a century. where a texas law hampers a woman's constitutional right to obtain an abortion. the law requires doctors to perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and clinics have to meet standards for for >>> check out these lines. while bernie sanders was very much the clear winner here in colorado, hillary clinton and donald trump have decided their victories were so convincing that they will now all -- all other challengers and just start running against each other in the race for the presid

coming up on denver 7, a warning circulating on social media, claiming someone is poisoning dogs in mesa county. we look into whether it's true. and she doesn't have just one pet. >>> welcome back. 3 the annual cannabis cup competition won't be headed to pueblo county. organizers withdrew their request to hold it there. high times magazine says they were running ouu of time to promote the event, and alerted officials yesterday. no word on where that event will be held. years, alcohol will be available at folsom stadium at cu boulder. this will only be for the dead and company concert. it's tte first concert in 15 years at folsom stadium. beer is not sold for cu football games, and we still don't know where, or how much alcohol will be sold at the venue. >>> a trending social media post has dog owners in mason county concerned. it claims someone is the area. mason county animal services says it's aware of the post, but doesn't have cases they're aware of. >> it makes me kind of angry, because people love their pets, and i don't think anybody should be out there poisoning them. >> a local vet say

during the hearing friday a judge from jefferson county was in the courtroom in mesa county. both judges are working to move the case forward. >>> a plea from the mayor of westminster. herb atchison sent out a memo to residents about this temple that burned down four years ago. a 77-year-old monk was injured in the fire. insurance alone won't cover the cost, and the mayor says residents of westminster should help to preserve the group's culture. >>> some middle school students in aurora are designing an artificial limb for a veteran. >> they won a statewide contest and are now finalists in samsung's national competition. >> reporter: they are intent on perfecting a prosthesis. at cherry cheek's horizon middle school 12 to 14-year- olds in one of the district's poorest communities are using sophisticated software. >> they have a big dream. >> reporter: it started last year. students had an idea. their world includes budge air force base so kids asked to use their skills and technology to leg. >> it's pretty close to home for me because both of my parents are veteran. >> report

the values of the mesa county sheriff's department. values carried out since the inception of the organization in 1883 and embodied in the work of deputy gear. the thin blue line represents the men and women in law enforcement protecting the public from those who seek to harm and cause destruction. our officers do not waiver at the dangerous calls and unknown situations. they face them in this line of duty and they do so out of a love and loyalty for their neighbors and community. i'm grateful for the work of those at st. mary's hospital who cared for deputy gear, as his last act was perhaps the most selfless of all -- to give his organs to others in need. as mesa county deputies shrouded their badges, we too share in mourning the loss of deputy gear and we will continue to honor his life and legacy. my deepest sympathies, prayers go to derrick gear's family, his two children, his wife kate. madam president, i yield the floor. a senator: madam president? the presiding officer: the senator from florida. a senator: madam president, i too

. >> reporter: costa mesa, in the heart of orange county, a city of just over 100,000. it averages just two murders a year. but on this may night with a half moon rising, lieutenant ed everett and detective jose morales walk into what murder case. >> i was thinking a potential love triangle. right as you walk in to that doorway, you can see julie's body positioned on the bed. >> reporter: and what was the condition of her body? >> she had one gunshot wound -- top center of the head. she was wearing a tiara. >> reporter: a tiara. when julie is murdered, she is wearing a crown. it was one of the happiest nights of her life. julie's mother june last saw her daughter as she practically bounding out the door. >> his fiance e asked her to become a bridesmaid. she gave her the tiara. >> reporter: and that was pretty special for her too, right? >> yes. she didn't want to take it off. >> reporter: it was getting late on that special night. she hadn't intended on seeing sam. but he was texting her text messages that were still on her phone when police found it near her body in sa

. >> people who live in a seminole county neighborhood are worried about their animals and white mesa animal control is not working fast enough to this is a letter from someone who's here. she has to take a brand name drug. been taking it since the early 1980's. at that time it cost 10 shots. the latest refill was $14.700 for the same 10 vials and the company is called valeant pharmaceuticals. i'm going after them. this is predatory pricing and we're going to make sure it is stopped. i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. good morning. and deneige broom this is alive look at i 4 westbound near sam lake road. all lanes are shut down at kirkman you will have to reenter at sam lake road i will have an update in the next 10 minutes. county are on high alert after two deadly dog attacks involving several animals. >> they are concerned a child could end up being attacked as well. animal control officers patrolling osceola road in a rural part of the county where former owner say a rottweiler killed livestock. five goats, sheep killed and 10 other animals were hurt on saturday and s

11 o'clock until 5 pm down through bracket county. about 10%. system comes through it is kicking up the wind. here is the snow i was talking about, the grand mesa over into aspen and down into telly and san juan, could have by to 10 inches of snow today. here is how it plays out on the computer model, there is the snow and rain starting to move in. probably about 10,000 feet on the higher end of the snow level, for us, we will be partly cloudy during the and warm. more snow on the mountain overnight. into tomorrow morning it will still be snowing in many locations. for us, we will start out happens. we start to see a little gray move in from denver to the northeast. we have a chance for scattered showers in the afternoon tomorrow. every little bit helps, tries mountains and the west. we should be as 70s -- in the 70s today. a little cooler on tuesday and then back to 57 wednesday and 66 on thursday. unfortunately, just one day have a good chance for rain. i wish we had more. >> in the meantime, 70s sound great. >> just remember we need the moisture. >> and march to bring us was no. >> on average it is our snowiest month. >>> a colorado man with

county. ten inches in breckenridge. 8 in winter park and 2-5 inches of snow through the elks and over toward powder horn in the grand mesa, up to a foot of snow yesterday. silverton with seven inches of new snow at wolf creek. clouds get thicker and thicker during the afternoon. if you live on the west side of town, this evening, a light rain or snow shower possible. daylight hours looking all dry around here with highs near 51. >>> when you hear the civil defense sirens going off, marty, do not worry. it is just a test. the city is testing 50 out door sirens. you will hear a three-minute stop. a little different this year. they have sometimes in the past they're not going to do that this year. some people say that will be confusing. they thought the all clear was an emergency. >> it's all a sign that spring is here. getting ready for severe weather season. >> it can sometimes be hard for police officers to spot drunk drivers unless they're really being obvious. >>> one drunk driver had a 15- foot hint hanging right out over the front of the hood. the story behind these viral severe weather in texas this morn willing con

the sonoma county airport in santa rosa will have more passengers because the small airport landed a second carrier. allegiant will begin nonstop flights to vegas on may 19 and phoenix mesa airport on may 26. they will charge $50 to $60 each way. flights will be on thursdays and sundays. north bay travelers like gianna are excited. >> it will be super nice to be able to come over here and hop on a plane to vegas. >> reporter: today she is flying from santa rosa to san antonio to see her son. she says it wasn't worth it to drive to sfo. alaska is the only airline here right now. >> the congestion at the bigger airports and how difficult it is to get in and out. >> the longest wait times we have seen for checkpoints to get through security is five minutes. >> reporter: the sonoma county airport manager spent the last 10 years to get allegiant to come on board. >> it should help us in our discussions for other destinations because now we can say a second carrier is come in and it's working well and should open doors for other opportunities. >> reporter: he projects passenger traffic will increase by 20% and he is not done. trying to convince more airlines to come. more visi

county, all the way up tomorrow. winter weather advisory through 6:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon for up to five to ten inches of snow. from the flat tops, the grand em battlement mesas, all the way down to the san juans. tomorrow afternoon it's going to be windy in southeastern colorado. burlington down to walsh and over into trine dad, should be up to 40-mile-per-hour winds. of that. that. tonight we'll be in the 20s in the mountains, mostly 30s and 40s down low. look at the cool-down tomorrow. mountain locations. so my forecast tonight, we'll be mild here in the upper 30s with a passing shower possible, showers he is special in the afternoon, and in the 50s tomorrow. but we've got about a 50% chance of seeing scattered showers tomorrow afternoon, so that's good. then we dry out starting tuesday, 48 degrees in the 60s and 70s return wednesday and thursday. i never thought i would say unfortunately we're going to be back in the 60s and 70s, but this year we've been so dry, it's not a good thing. >> at least a shot tomorrow. >> and a lot of hot air in walsh. what a surprise. >> did you hear that? unbelievable. that was low hanging frat. ,, with a 100% electric what w

scouts of orange county says it provides tools to members to help them from receiving counterfeit bills as well as recommending they don't accept bills larger than $20. reporting in costa mesa, greg lee, abc 7, eyewitness news. >> very cool. >> you know, you can order online now. they'll send you a link and mail it to you. it comes quickly. >> i'd much prefer you visit me. >> with that dress, yes. say yes to the girl scout dress. >> what are those critters you're selling though? >> those are the chocolate covered bug cookies coming out next year. >> we'll sell those at the oscars next year. >> there you go. year. >> we'll sell those at the >>> making news in america this morning, super tuesday showdown. the most important day so far in the presidential election. multistate voting with a lot at stake. we're live in washington with the candidates last-minute efforts and states seen as must wins today. >>> violent rally. chaos erupting at a donald trump event. protesters disrupting the front-runner and a photographer getting slammed to the ground by a secret service agent. >>> caught on camera. a driver leading police on a wild chase in a u-haul. >>> and historic year in space

: the girl scouts of orange county says it provides tools to members to help them from receiving counterfeit bills don't accept bills larger than $20. reporting in costa mesa, greg lee, abc 7, eyewitness news. >> very cool. >> you know, you can order online now. they'll send you a link and mail it to you. it comes quickly. >> i'd much prefer you visit me. >> with that dress, yes. say yes to the girl scout dress. >> what are those critters you're selling though? >> those are the chocolate covered bug cookies coming out next year. >> we'll sell those at the oscars next year. >> there you go. year. >> there you go. >>> this morning on "world news now," political drama on super tuesday. >> from the secret service take-down of a journalist at a campaign direction hillary clinton is now heading. as voters in 12 states go to the polls. >>> cafeteria gunfire. the teenager accused of shooting two students at school. the frightening scene and how the drama ended. >>> tearful testimony. sportscaster and "dancing with the stars" host erin andrews on the stand answering difficult questions reliving a humiliating ordeal. >>> and a health alert about lack of sleep and yo

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