Durango Police Department

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National Night Out draws record turnout in Durango

Attendees enjoyed food, foam and face time with local law enforcement at Buckley Park

August 6, 2025

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Late Chief Robert ‘Bob’ Stratton honored through upcoming National Night Out block party

intended to bring together law enforcement and the community to build trust, bond city

August 1, 2025

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Illegal camping up, so is policing

Current: Rise in incidents attributed to enforcement

August 1, 2025

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Shooting at Durango pawn shop leaves one critically injured

arrived moments before gunshots were fired

July 29, 2025

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Pickup struck by train in downtown Durango

uninjured; distracted driving blamed for crash

July 22, 2025

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Durango Police Department fleet now about 50% hybrid

costs down $30,000 in 2024 compared to 2022

July 1, 2025

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Durango police officer resigns after being linked to New Mexico DWI scandal

Carr completed training in May, resigned on Wednesday

June 26, 2025

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Durango Police Department joins registry to help reunite owners with stolen bikes

enforcement report steady rise in thefts; urge residents to register with Project 529

June 18, 2025

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Man arrested on suspicion of groping teen at Durango library

R. Thompson, 56, is a registered sex offender

June 5, 2025

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Durango, La Plata County crack down on illegal camping

Sheriff’s deputies haul 60 loads of trash from X-rock, Tech Center

June 4, 2025

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Photos: Durango’s longtime school resource officer calls it quits

Durango Police Department Chief Brice Current, right, presents an old ID belonging to officer Leonard Martinez during his retirement celebration…

May 30, 2025

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After 25 years at Durango High, school resource officer Leonard Martinez retires

‘It’s been probably one of the most rewarding jobs you could have as a police officer,’ he said

May 29, 2025

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Durango police rescue fleeing suspect from Animas River

footage captures man’s struggle and safe return to shore

May 22, 2025

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Durango police nab pet kangaroo for second time in less than a year

hopped around a downtown neighborhood before being captured

May 21, 2025

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Cyclist dies after collision with loose dog on river trail in Durango

Police, animal control seek to address leash law violations

May 9, 2025

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Fish out of water – and onto the streets of Durango

trout ejected from Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck after abrupt stop

May 3, 2025

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Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks

take suspect into custody about 2:20 p.m. Thursday

April 24, 2025

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Who’s watching? In Durango, it’s a flock of license plate readers

Cameras allow police officers to access thousands of images from nationwide network

April 7, 2025

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Early morning gunshot shatters Durango Rec Center window

Brinkerhoff, 76, was arrested in connection with shooting

April 3, 2025

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Man charged in Durango recreation center ‘MAHA’ hat incident

Citation issued for disturbing the peace

March 21, 2025

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Police investigating confrontation over ‘MAHA’ hat at Durango recreation center

A woman alleges a man confronted her aggressively over conservative slogan

March 18, 2025

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Durango considers installing speed enforcement cameras

Council may vote on initiative in April

March 12, 2025

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Police searching for Durango woman who disappeared on Colorado Trail

Jacquline Chavez, 49, was last seen Feb. 26 near Junction Creek Road

March 5, 2025

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Durango man arrested after crashing into power pole

Maximilian Ware, 42, is suspected of careless driving, resisting arrest

February 17, 2025