Durango Police Department

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Man arrested on suspicion of selling counterfeit gold products in Durango

Suspect allegedly admitted to purchasing items for $5 to $7 each

October 8, 2024

Local News

Temporary stoplights at Holly Avenue and Florida Road vandalized

Traffic signal wires were cut Sunday night in northeast Durango

October 7, 2024

Local News

Former schoolteacher allegedly possessed ‘numerous’ explicit photos of minors living in Durango area

enforcement encouraging potential victims to come forward

October 4, 2024

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Family members to search for Montrose man who went missing last year in Durango

Investigation at standstill with no leads in Lawrence David Hammett’s disappearance

October 3, 2024

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Pedestrian hit, killed by car while crossing north Main Avenue is identified

apparently stepped into traffic near 21st Street

October 1, 2024

Local News

The Blotter, Sept. 13-15

Durango Police Department Sept. 15 7:35 p.m. A person on the 500 block of East Eighth Avenue was arrested for…

September 21, 2024

Local News

Former Durango police officer remembered for educating others on motorcycle safety

‘Nicki’ Rudnicki, 60, of Ignacio, died about 6 miles south of Chama, N.M.

September 19, 2024

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The Blotter, Sept. 6-11

Durango Police Department Wednesday 5:41 p.m. A man near the soccer fields at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del…

September 14, 2024

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La Plata County Jail will no longer accept intoxicated people who refuse treatment

Liability concerns drive decision not to accept detox refusals unless the person is charged with a crime

September 14, 2024

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Durango Police Department reports bike theft spike in 2024

Cutting locks is becoming more common among thieves

September 13, 2024

Local News

Cause of death remains unknown for woman found in Animas River

coroner: ‘White chalky’ substance discovered in Joni Allred’s stomach reinforces need for toxicology report

September 12, 2024

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Woman found dead in Animas River is identified

Rafting company spotted body and notified police

September 9, 2024

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Durango’s new deputy police chief takes oath, dons badge

Chris Gonzalez of Colorado Springs

September 7, 2024

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The Blotter, Aug. 29-30

Durango Police Department Friday 12:41 a.m. A person on the 2600 block of North College Drive was arrested for driving…

August 30, 2024

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The Blotter, Aug. 27-28

Durango Police Department Wednesday 3:53 a.m. A person at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave., was arrested for trespassing. 2:17…

August 29, 2024

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Woman arrested in Florida Road crash that left Bayfield motorcyclist seriously injured

Durango Police Department says driver turned herself in on Thursday night

August 25, 2024

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The Blotter, Aug. 21-22

Durango Police Department Thursday 6:26 p.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and harassing people at a Marathon gas station,…

August 23, 2024

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Florida Road crash leaves motorcyclist in critical condition

Alcohol suspected after SUV swerved into oncoming lane

August 21, 2024

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The Blotter, Aug. 9-15

Durango Fire

August 18, 2024

Local News

Durango police chief says municipal court headed in a positive direction

Previously, law enforcement had been hindered by court’s inability to issue arrest warrants

August 16, 2024

Regional News

The Blotter, July 31-Aug. 2

Durango Police Department Friday 1:54 a.m. A person on the 2200 block of Main Avenue was arrested for a warrant.…

August 4, 2024

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Durango middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child appears in court

Benjamin Smith suspected of having inappropriate contact with two minors

July 30, 2024

Local News

Durango police: Supreme Court ruling on camping bans won’t change enforcement tactics

Advocates say majority decision no solution to cyclical nature of homelessness

July 29, 2024

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Durango middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child

Benjamin Smith, 28, allegedly approached 16-year-old on Snapchat

July 26, 2024