Durango Police Department

Local News

Crime rate falls in December 2022 in Durango compared to previous years

theft remains a high priority as well as strategies to curb retail theft

January 13, 2023

Local News

Rising tensions lead Durango baker to attack roommate with a rolling pin

A dispute about television volume underscored by unfinished household chores boils over

January 10, 2023

Local News

Durango DUI arrests increased 14% in 2022

enforcement typically sees an increase in cases around the holidays

January 5, 2023

Local News

Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

January 3, 2023

Local News

Shop with a Cop Durango brings cheer to children, families and law enforcement

30th-annual event helps children in need with $150 apiece to spend on toys and clothes

December 14, 2022

Local News

Resources made available for opioid harm reduction

Juan Basin Public Health will hold an event to distribute overdose reversal drugs and fentanyl test strips

December 12, 2022

Local News

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos

December 10, 2022

Local News

Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Potentially abandoned property is tagged and given 24 hours to be removed

December 9, 2022

Local News

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

December 8, 2022

Local News

Latest scam is swindler posing as La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy

enforcement wants people to know they will never call or text asking for money or personal information

December 7, 2022

Local News

Enforcement of shopping cart thefts prioritized by Durango police

Warnings will be issued followed by citations to appear in court for theft of grocery baskets

December 6, 2022

Local News

Female officer makes a difference on streets of Durango

Savannah Horne is one of three women on police force, and loves her job

December 5, 2022

Local News

City places boulders along Roosa Avenue to deter overnight, extended parking

Defiant Durango man happy to let city spend money disposing RV

December 3, 2022

Local News

Drone helps find suspect hiding under cloak of darkness north of Durango

man accused of stealing pickup, leading police on chase

December 1, 2022

Local News

Durango police are looking for a few good women

Department wants at least 30% of its officers to be female by 2030

November 15, 2022

Local News

Durango police offer tips to avoid theft

Holiday season often comes with an uptick in incidents of porch piracy and valuables looted from vehicles

November 14, 2022

Local News

Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel

is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn

November 11, 2022

Local News

New plans shared for a joint police-fire station in downtown Durango

Proposed building would be three stories with 63,000 square feet of space

November 11, 2022

Local News

FBI fugitive captured during escape attempt in Durango area

was in custody two days before making a break for it during hospital visit

November 8, 2022

Local News

More than $111,000 worth of bikes stolen so far this year in Durango

Thieves are targeting high-end bicycles from garages and car racks

November 2, 2022

Local News

Future of River City Hall the subject of upcoming meeting

Project website launched and is available to public

October 29, 2022

Local News

Durango undergoing ‘uptick’ in bike thefts

advise bicycle owners to be vigilant and take extra precautions

October 21, 2022

Local News

Repeat drunken driving suspect arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide in Durango

Police: Rupert Chee rolled his vehicle, killing a passenger

October 18, 2022

Local News

Are police dogs an effective crime-fighting tool, or have they had their day?

K-9 units are expensive, carry liabilities and might be outdone by drones

October 17, 2022