La Plata County Sheriff

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Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026

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Humane society to dissolve animal protection services after La Plata County ends contract

approval still needed; Sheriff’s Office would assume duties beginning Jan. 1

November 15, 2025

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Hatchet-wielding suspect caused thousands in damage to Durango motel room, affidavit says

Suspect charged with multiple felonies, including menacing and criminal mischief

November 11, 2025

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Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place

October 24, 2025

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‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito

October 14, 2025

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2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding

October 13, 2025

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Man who died northeast of Durango identified; cause of death undetermined

Lucas was found Aug. 20 on side of Florida Road

September 23, 2025

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Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025

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Former jail commander not required to relinquish firearms, court rules

Aber charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

September 9, 2025

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La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

September 4, 2025

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Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

August 20, 2025

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Jail commander viewed strip-search videos more than 3,000 times, affidavit says

Aber suspected of official misconduct, 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

July 26, 2025

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Hermosa man arrested on suspicion of shooting his longtime girlfriend

Suspect says gunshot was accidental, self-inflicted

July 15, 2025

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Details remain scarce in death of missing Durango woman

Jacquline Chavez, 49, likely died of hypothermia; foul play not suspected

March 13, 2025

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Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

February 22, 2025

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Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute

Durango lost a judicial bid to temporarily restore ability to house municipal inmates at jail

January 23, 2025

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Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Aber, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, left quietly in July

January 22, 2025

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Durango brings jail dispute with sheriff to court

Sheriff’s Office responds, files objections

January 17, 2025

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La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

November 23, 2024

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Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee

October 8, 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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What’s driving the Durango-La Plata County conflict over jail space?

chief and sheriff have sparred in writing – but they don’t seem to understand each other

August 19, 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