La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

Law enforcement in Durango, La Plata County below recommended staffing levels

and Sheriff’s Office weigh in on recruitment issues

Law enforcement conducts large-scale search northeast of Durango

Plata County Sheriff’s Office declines to release details of investigation

Man stabs himself in neck while in Animas River

26-year-old in critical but stable condition at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood

Jail inmates help clean up X-rock, a popular climbing spot in Southwest Colorado

suspects identified in recent graffiti case

Sheriff’s Office identifies man who died in mobile home fire; blaze was human-caused

Firefighters arrived to find structure engulfed in flames

Man arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires, including seven Tuesday night

‘I hope they finally caught this guy and it stops,’ says fire chief

Affidavit: Forest Lakes shooting suspect upset about missing dog

Lundquist, 65, arrested on suspicion of felony menacing

One in custody after shots fired in Forest Lakes

injuries in shooting north of Bayfield

How did the global pandemic impact drug trafficking in Southwest Colorado?

are back to normal, but users have less reliance on any single narcotic

No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says

Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement

Examination confirms cause of death for Durango man who went missing

18-year-old resident died of hypothermia

Blood clot caused inmate’s death at La Plata County Jail

Investigators don’t know how man got bruise

La Plata County officers investigate illegal activity on the dark web

Identity theft, child pornography among top targets for detectives

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office temporarily relocating homeless camp

Decision comes after small fire on Tuesday

Unaffiliated candidate joins race for La Plata County sheriff

Smith has held the position since 2014

Durango man suspected of killing wife scheduled for trial

Incident happened at Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park

Homeless residents question Durango’s plan for new camp

say proposal is impractical, overly burdensome

Southern Ute police could cite non-Native American drivers under new traffic code

Offenders would be required to appear in tribal court

Local police arm themselves with overdose reversal drugs, and it’s saving lives

naloxone, Durango Police, Sheriff’s Office arrive prepared

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to use drones in some emergency calls

Unpiloted eyes in the sky expected to cut costs, reduce risk to responders

La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith announces bid for re-election

seeks second term to continue what he has started

Photos: Kids meet four-legged police officer

No arrests in December shooting near Ignacio

Multiple law enforcement agencies investigating the case

Police chase car-theft suspects from Silverton to Purgatory Resort

reached speeds of 90 mph, surrenders after foot pursuit