Durango Police Department

Durango police crack down on bad driving

increase in crashes leads to increased scrutiny on the roads

October 11, 2022

Photo: Durango Police Department camera trailer keeps eyes on city

Durango Police Department Cmdrs. Casey Malone, left, and Ray Shupe raise the video cameras on the department’s mobile camera trailer…

September 9, 2022

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Camaraderie, community draw motorcyclists to Durango area

Traffic heavier than usual, but responsible riders prevent problems

September 4, 2022

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Durango driver formally charged in connection with hitting, killing bicyclist

Affidavit: Lorenzo Jones tried to cover up his involvement before confessing

August 27, 2022

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for neck stabbing in Durango

Durango police describe attack as unprovoked

August 23, 2022

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Durango woman suspected of stealing $2,400 worth of eyeglasses

say April Wallace has history of property crimes

August 19, 2022

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City of Durango plans to extend no parking zones on East Third Avenue to improve safety

visibility and speed monitoring expected to reduce crash rates on the Boulevard

August 16, 2022

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Durango firefighter killed in bicycle-vehicle collision

is the second death in less than a week to hit close to home for fire district

August 9, 2022

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Farmington man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, sexual assault in Durango

say Terrell Hardy preyed on intoxicated woman

August 3, 2022

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Durango man suspected of attempted murder in road-rage incident

Kruse allegedly hit pedestrian with car after altercation

July 29, 2022

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Durango police officer retires after 28 years

Wysocki investigated serious car crashes, was passionate about traffic safety

July 17, 2022

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Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis

Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams

July 13, 2022

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10 parking spots on East Third Avenue marked for removal to improve safety

Extended red zones aim to reduce line-of-sight issues at five intersections

July 9, 2022

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Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

July 8, 2022

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Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks

July 2, 2022

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Durango police chief says active shooter protocols have evolved over decades

Today, officers are trained to stop a suspect above all else

June 8, 2022

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La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees

dispatchers, one supervisor monitor emergency calls on most days

June 3, 2022

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Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss

Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango

May 25, 2022

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Police identify those involved in head-on crash Friday on Main Avenue in Durango

Northbound driver crossed median and collided with oncoming vehicle

May 20, 2022

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Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises

Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year

May 17, 2022

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Durango police arrest Albuquerque man suspected of killing two roommates

enforcement flattened suspect’s tires and took him into custody as he left store

May 14, 2022

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Police investigate a shooting death on north Main Avenue in Durango

found dead with gunshot wound at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites

May 9, 2022

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New Colorado law allows cyclists to skip stop signs when the coast is clear

Durango police chief cautions bicyclists to slow down and watch for traffic, but supports decision

May 6, 2022

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Durango car lot riddled with bullets in apparent late-night drive-by

estimates damage at $35,000 to $45,000

May 4, 2022