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Fort Collins Woman Finds Peace as Police Arrest Suspect in Brutal Attack Following Community Tip

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A year after surviving a harrowing assault in her own home, Erin, a resident of Fort Collins, finally feels a sense of peace following the arrest of a suspect in her case. Overwhelmed with relief, she recently expressed her gratitude for the community’s help in identifying her attacker, an experience she initially shared in a bid to prompt public tips. Erin, who has chosen to withhold her surname to protect her …

Brave Survivor: How Leigh Collins Turned a Nightmarish Assault into a Beacon of Hope and Empowerment

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Leigh Collins, originally from La Crosse and now residing in California, has decided to publicly recount a harrowing home invasion in which she nearly lost her life, aiming to provide hope and strategies for women facing similar dangers. Several years after relocating, Collins experienced a life-altering event late one night that led her on a path of recovery and advocacy against violence towards women. Collins vividly described the terrifying instance when …

New York Senator Blasts State Leadership After Vicious Attack Leaves Correctional Officers Injured at Collins Facility

JAMESTOWN, NY — Concerns regarding the safety of correctional officers in New York State have once again come to the forefront following a severe incident at Collins Correctional Facility, where an officer suffered the loss of part of his finger during an assault by an inmate. This grievous event, coupled with additional attacks on staff, has escalated criticisms of state leadership and prison administration policies. Senator George Borrello has voiced a sharp rebuke of the …