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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

Late La Plata County sheriff’s deputy remembered for his faith, wisdom, kindness and devotion to helping others

Late La Plata County sheriff’s deputy remembered for his faith, wisdom, kindness and devotion to helping others

Bender, a Vietnam veteran and longtime La Plata County sheriff’s deputy, dies at age 74

Dan Bender, who served La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for 37 years, dies at age 74

Dan Bender, who served La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for 37 years, dies at age 74

spokesman remembered for his sense of humor, selflessness and love of photography

Woman charged in Durango hit-and-run has bail revoked after holiday DUI

Woman charged in Durango hit-and-run has bail revoked after holiday DUI

Brittany Dee, 24, was arrested while driving back from Silverton on July 4

Law enforcement conducts active threat training at Park Elementary School

Law enforcement conducts active threat training at Park Elementary School

Residents may see and hear police activity Thursday and Friday

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office integrates behavioral health into law enforcement

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office integrates behavioral health into law enforcement

Partnering with Axis Health System, deputies hope to reduce unnecessary arrests

14 new cadets set to join law enforcement in Southwest Colorado

14 new cadets set to join law enforcement in Southwest Colorado

Durango police chief touches on police scrutiny during commencement address

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit

Employees voted 30 to 14 in favor of adopting Fraternal Order of Police representation

Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Hein allegedly spent more than $21,000 on personal items

January 24, 2024

Durango man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Durango man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Terrell Coley, 42, being held on $100,000 bail

January 5, 2024

Still no charges in shooting death that occurred last month south of Durango

Still no charges in shooting death that occurred last month south of Durango

Brown is suspected of stealing Randall Moon’s truck after shooting him

January 5, 2024

Hesperus man found dead from gunshot wound in southwest La Plata County

Hesperus man found dead from gunshot wound in southwest La Plata County

Investigators say no foul play suspected

January 3, 2024

Man arrested after nine-hour standoff with law enforcement

Man arrested after nine-hour standoff with law enforcement

accused of domestic violence; Residents in Haviland Lake area were told to shelter in place

January 2, 2024

Man fatally shot in southern La Plata County

Man fatally shot in southern La Plata County

enforcement in contact with suspected shooter

December 20, 2023

125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

helps underprivileged families, helps build relationships with law enforcement

December 15, 2023

Texas man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in La Plata County

Texas man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in La Plata County

Harbin Hunt, 51, faces 8-16 years in prison if found guilty of rape

November 21, 2023

La Plata County Sheriff’s deputies take step toward unionization

La Plata County Sheriff’s deputies take step toward unionization

Fraternal Order of Police president calls it a ‘natural progression’

October 27, 2023

La Plata County woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

La Plata County woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Patricia Loaiza is accused of stabbing her husband in neck, back

October 12, 2023

Inmate who died at La Plata County Jail had fentanyl in system

Inmate who died at La Plata County Jail had fentanyl in system

Despite drugs in blood, coroner rules cause of death is health related

October 10, 2023

Durango man charged in connection with shooting incident

Durango man charged in connection with shooting incident

Navarro allegedly took woman’s phone while armed with handgun

October 6, 2023

Law enforcement responds to pellet gun shooting in Animas Valley

Law enforcement responds to pellet gun shooting in Animas Valley

‘The public’s not in any danger at this point’

October 3, 2023

Durango hiker goes missing between Elbert Creek Road and Little Creek Trail

Durango hiker goes missing between Elbert Creek Road and Little Creek Trail

79-year-old was 20 minutes away from finishing when communication with his wife stopped

September 5, 2023

They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

defendants with similar circumstances: One judge approves plea agreement, another rejects it

Cause of death for car camper at Snowslide Campground revealed

Cause of death for car camper at Snowslide Campground revealed

Plata County coroner and investigators still have not formally identified the body

Man stabbed in neck north of Durango

Man stabbed in neck north of Durango

teams respond to report of domestic violence