Aerial Surveillance Leads To Arrest Following Burglary Of Deceased Homeowner’s Residence In Colorado Springs

Trenton Nordby was arrested after a CSPD drone tracked him from the scene of a burglary at a deceased person’s home. Two other suspects are still at large.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 10, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from KKTV

Neighbor’s Alert Triggers Rapid Police Intervention In Downtown District

A vigilant citizen’s report prevented the total depletion of a vacant home's assets in the 1000 block of Weber Street this past weekend. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, a neighbor contacted authorities after observing three men moving valuables out of a backyard and into an awaiting vehicle. The caller informed dispatchers that the residence was currently unoccupied following the recent passing of the homeowner. This specific targeting of a deceased person’s estate prompted an immediate dispatch of patrol units and specialized support teams to the neighborhood just south of the downtown corridor.

Drone Technology Proves Vital In Tracking Fleeting Suspects

Upon the arrival of patrol officers, the three individuals immediately scattered on foot to evade capture. However, the department’s tactical advantage came through the deployment of a CSPD drone operator, who maintained visual contact with the fleeing suspects from the air. The aerial surveillance allowed police to monitor the suspects as they moved through the urban environment toward a Maverick gas station located at the intersection of South Nevada and Las Vegas Street. According to police reports, the drone operator provided real-time updates on the suspects' movements, effectively neutralizing their attempts to lose officers in the surrounding alleys and commercial lots.

Suspect’s Attempted Disguise Fails To Evade Law Enforcement

In a final attempt to avoid detention, one of the men was observed by the drone operator attempting to change his physical appearance while at the gas station. Despite these efforts to alter his clothing and silhouette, the aerial observer guided ground units directly to the individual's location. The suspect, identified as Trenton Nordby, was taken into custody without further incident. According to jail records, Nordby remains in the El Paso County custody system as of Tuesday morning. Authorities noted that the high-resolution footage from the drone made the attempt at a disguise entirely ineffective.