Durango Police Department

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Durango to manage municipal inmates itself for foreseeable future

to raise 911 service fees after fallout with La Plata County

February 6, 2025

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Durango to drop jail lawsuits against sheriff, La Plata commissioners

officials denounce legal actions, say they have damaged relations

February 6, 2025

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Snowdown was busy but smooth, Durango police say

Officer-initiated calls ticked up slightly from past years, while DUI arrests were down slightly

February 3, 2025

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Retired Durango police, firefighters receive pension increase for cost of living

have changed, but risks on the job remain for first responders

January 26, 2025

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Durango to implement improved pedestrian access, vehicle route for Snowdown 2025

barriers, more crossings planned for public safety and crowd management

January 17, 2025

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Assaults on Durango police spike in past two years

‘We’re not going to ... prevent crime unless people trust us’

January 13, 2025

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Four new Durango police officers take oaths of office

enforcement tradition honored at swearing-in ceremony

January 11, 2025

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Durango police clear campers from western city limits

‘We don’t know where we’re going,’ said one of a dozen residents told to pack it up

January 5, 2025

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Man with knife, machete suspected of menacing city of Durango employee

ranger used pepper spray before suspect slashed worker’s truck tire

January 2, 2025

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Durango police identify ‘primary suspect’ in bike thefts

Ross allegedly fled scene before arrest could be made

December 26, 2024

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Power tools used in theft of bikes from parking garage in downtown Durango

remind bike owners to use quality locks; sometimes, that’s not enough

December 24, 2024

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The Blotter, Dec. 18-19

Durango Police Department Thursday 12:40 p.m. A person near Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio, was arrested for a warrant.…

December 21, 2024

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The Blotter, Dec. 5-8

Durango Police Department Dec. 8 9:27 p.m. A person on the 400 block of East First Street was arrested for…

December 15, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Durango Police Department Dec. 4 10:48 p.m. A person on the 3100 block of Main Avenue was arrested for a…

December 14, 2024

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River Roost resident in Durango at wit’s end, turns to city for action on homelessness

say southern Camino del Rio corridor has been crime hot spot for years

December 13, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 27-29

Durango Police Department Nov. 29 3:23 p.m. A person at Riverview Animal Hospital, 670 S. Camino del Rio, was arrested…

December 7, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 25-26

Durango Police Department Nov. 26 7:37 p.m. A man who allegedly tried to kick a door in at a motel…

December 1, 2024

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The Blotter, Nov. 22-24

Durango Police Department Nov. 24 11:45 p.m. A person at the North Durango Speedway, 1991 Main Avenue, was arrested for…

November 30, 2024

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Durango police share tips for keeping children safe on internet

district hosted event in wake of teacher’s arrest

November 19, 2024

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Durango police capture kangaroo on the loose

camera footage shows apprehension of pet

October 23, 2024

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The Blotter, Oct. 15-17

(Associated Press file) Durango Police Department Thursday 11:52 p.m. A person at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St.,…

October 19, 2024

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Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face

Suspect appeared to be heavily intoxicated on the scene

October 17, 2024

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Police searching for missing man last seen at Manna soup kitchen

Belone told family members he planned to travel to Washington or California

October 17, 2024

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Durango fugitive arrested after pursuit with law enforcement

28-year-old man had warrants alleging vehicle theft, possession of burglary tools

October 11, 2024