La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

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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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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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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigating assault in Three Springs

‘Even small details could be important to the investigation,’ law enforcement says

July 25, 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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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office calling? Think twice before paying fee – it could be a scam

Scammer impersonating deputies nearly tricks victims

April 25, 2025

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Durango mother accuses couple of illegally housing her transgender child

Sheriff’s Office says no law broken when teen fled to Vivian and JoAnn Smotherman’s home

March 25, 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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Family searching for 86-year-old Falls Creek man after disappearance near home

Plata County Sheriff’s Office issued alert for Cecil Keith Marske earlier this month

January 28, 2025

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Immigration enforcement is outside purview of Durango, La Plata County law enforcement

Cooperation is not synonymous with helping federal authorities, police chief says

January 27, 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 man arrested in California on suspicion of stabbing father multiple times

Aarvold, 25, suspected of fleeing after attack

January 10, 2025

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Search called off for suspect who fled traffic stop southeast of Durango

‘Code Red’ was issued to residents in Oxford area

January 9, 2025

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Kidnapping suspect shocked with Taser after car chase through La Plata County

Douglas Palmer accused of domestic violence, felony eluding

January 3, 2025

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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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Details emerge in alleged homicide case; juvenile suspect held on $3 million bail

16-year-old accused of stabbing younger boy in neck, assaulting mother with baseball bat

October 26, 2024

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Former Purgatory Resort employee gets probation for embezzlement

had been printing temporary ski passes and selling them for cash

October 22, 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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Durango fugitive arrested after pursuit with law enforcement

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

October 11, 2024

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La Plata County finalizes collective bargaining agreement with sheriff’s deputies

modest wage increases will cost $1.3 million

October 9, 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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The Blotter, Aug. 2-7

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 10:57 p.m. A person driving a semi truck asked for help in finding a…

August 11, 2024

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K-9 Ozzy ends his watch with La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

Shepard spent five years alongside his handler, Cody Hawman

August 3, 2024

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Durango helicopter outfitter pilots new search and rescue technology

Lifeseeker, described as ‘game-changer,’ can locate cellphones with 100-foot accuracy

July 24, 2024