A Cotopaxi man accused of shooting at three police officers during a multi-jurisdictional pursuit made his first appearance yesterday in Teller County Court.  

36-year-old Chancey Colwell was arrested November 22, the day after the pursuit that began in Canon City and ended in Teller County.  He is being held in the Teller County Jail on a $1 million cash bond.   

Colwell is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, criminal trespass, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, violation of a protection order, resisting arrest, and reckless endangerment.   

Colwell will face even more charges when extradited to Fremont County.   

Colwell was arrested for assaulting the Florence Police Chief in December 2015.  He was sentenced to four years in prison followed by 2 years of parole.    

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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