La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

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Sexual abuse in jails bill clears temporary red light

Judiciary Committee sends legislation through to appropriations

April 27, 2026

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La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle

industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater

April 21, 2026

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House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill

Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case

April 2, 2026

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Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents

April 1, 2026

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Scammers pose as sheriff’s deputies to target La Plata County residents

enforcement warns of scheme involving crypto payments

March 30, 2026

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Authorities respond to gunshot victim south of Bayfield

Emergency crews perform life-saving efforts, request Flight for Life

March 26, 2026

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Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia

March 16, 2026

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Body camera footage released in fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Mexico man holding bat and ax handle ran at deputy, video shows

March 3, 2026

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La Plata County man arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $17,000 from 86-year-old mother

enforcement allege fraudulent checks, debit card transactions

February 25, 2026

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Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties

former humane society employees have been hired

February 23, 2026

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La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules

enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says

February 4, 2026

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Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

January 6, 2026

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to reduce public office hours

will help staff deal with records requests, stricter evidence requirements

December 1, 2025

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Montezuma County man accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Yearslong investigation by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office led to felony charges

November 13, 2025

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Man killed in officer-involved shooting north of Durango identified

Deputy’s name not yet released

November 11, 2025

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Man shot north of Durango was armed with ax handle, baseball bat, CBI says

Plata County sheriff’s deputy fired on domestic violence suspect

November 6, 2025

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CBI investigating officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Witnesses say law enforcement shot man several times on U.S. Highway 550

November 4, 2025

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La Plata County downsizing vehicle fleet amid budget shortfall

Sheriff’s Office lists $170,000 transport truck; other automobiles may join it

November 4, 2025

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La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program

Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison

November 1, 2025

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Two die in shooting near Durango Walmart

Police: No active threat to public

October 3, 2025

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Female victims speak out about alleged invasion of privacy at La Plata County Jail

Capt. Ed Aber charged with 117 misdemeanors for allegedly watching strip-search videos

September 22, 2025

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Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

September 5, 2025

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Victims file class action lawsuit against jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos

Plata County Sheriff’s Office also named as defendant

August 15, 2025

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office remains tight-lipped about July assault in Grandview

enforcement says disclosing information could harm investigation

August 12, 2025