FBI increases reward to $25K in arson at Longmont pregnancy center

Officials have once again raised the reward amount for information relating to arson at Longmont’s Life Choices pregnancy center this summer.

A tweet from the FBI’S Denver office indicated the reward is now up to $25,000, an increase from $20,000 in November and $10,000 at the onset of the investigation.

The pregnancy center, at 20 Mountain View Ave., was set on fire and vandalized June 25, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.

The center operates as a “Christ-centered ministry” providing free pregnancy tests, baby clothes and supplies, and support services related to unplanned pregnancy. It does not provide abortion services.

The building sustained heavy damage from the fire and smoke, and pro-choice messages, such as “if abortions aren’t safe neither are you” and “BANS OFF OUR BODIES,” were spraypainted on the property. Police said the language of the vandalism matched a wave of dozens of similar attacks at pregnancy centers nationwide after the Supreme Court’s ruling.

Residents may report tips to the FBI’S toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI, a local FBI office, a nearby American embassy or consulate, or online at tips.fbi.gov.

Erie commemorative brick program open

Applications to purchase a commemorative brick in Erie are open to the public.

The commemorative brick program is held annually, and town staff is expected to install the bricks at Erie Community Park this spring.

According to the application, Erie is full of parks and walking trails, and the commemorative bricks are a way to make a tribute to a loved one or family name or leave a message for the next generation.

The bricks are 4 inches by 8 inches and tan with all fonts and artwork done in black. The bricks start at $100, and a granite replica can be purchased alongside a brick for an additional $15.

Applications can be found at bit.ly/3wdxdit.