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Wanted Springs man arrested after beating

A Colorado Springs man wanted on suspicion of ethnic intimidation, assault and burglary was arrested Sunday after he was allegedly beaten by several other men, police said.

Colorado Springs police officers said they recognized Eric John Erickson, 37, when they investigated a fight in the 400 block of East Willamette Avenue. Erickson was beaten badly by several men, police said.

Erickson's identity was confirmed through his tatoos and fingerprints. He was taken to Memorial Hospital and treated for several injuries including a back injury, police said.

Woman dies after two cars crash in Springs

A woman died Monday after a two-car crash near Grinnell and Powers boulevards, a Colorado State Patrol dispatcher said.

The woman's identity was not known. The dispatcher said the crash happened at 5:16 p.m. and the woman was taken to Memorial Hospital, where she died. It was not known whether anyone else was injured, the dispatcher said.

Meeting set on ways to help horses flee fires

Front Range Equine Rescue has scheduled a community meeting on fire evacuation for horses and other livestock from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wolford Elementary School, 13710 Black Forest Road. For information, call 495-6389 or go to www.frontrangeequinerescue.org.

Information available on services for disabled

"A Community Presentation on Network of Supports for SSDI and/or SSI Recipients" will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23 at Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Reservations for the free event are due Thursday by calling (877) 726-9735.

The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People, Social Security Administration, Cerebral Palsy of Colorado, The Brain Injury Association of Colorado, Workforce Center and Colorado Project WIN invite people with disabilities, family members and advocates to attend and participate.

- The Gazette