La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

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Man found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound identified

Deputies found body in wooded area on Tuesday

January 3, 2018

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One person in serious condition after shooting near Ignacio

Multiple law enforcement agencies investigating case

December 29, 2017

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Mother killed in ATV crash south of Durango identified

Arizona woman was visiting relatives

December 29, 2017

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Mother killed in ATV crash south of Durango

Daughter was transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center

December 28, 2017

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Law enforcement sets sights on new gun range

Deputies have been sharing space with Durango Gun Club

November 6, 2017

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Talkative sheriff’s deputy retires after 37 years

Bender served as voice of the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

November 6, 2017

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Attempted robbery suspect caught after 6-hour pursuit north of Bayfield

went 80 mph on county road, almost hit other cars

October 30, 2017

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Naked man suspected of assault, burglary north of Durango

Suspect apprehended sitting on rock in Hermosa Creek

October 26, 2017

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Man found dead Friday was longtime Bayfield resident, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy

Authorities say more information will be available Wednesday

October 15, 2017

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Gravesite found near construction site northeast of Durango

Investigators unsure if someone is buried near cross with fresh flowers

September 1, 2017

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Details emerge in Lightner Creek shooting death

reportedly lunged at suspect before being killed

July 21, 2017

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Man found dead Sunday from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Plata County Sheriff’s Office says man found near Haviland Lake

June 25, 2017

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Bayfield man walks away from jail work-release

Escapee was serving 180 days for misdemeanors

June 15, 2017

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Sheriff’s Office warns of callers who threaten arrest

du1-i-syn “Scams come disguised in many ways, but all have two things in common. One, the callers want to steal…

May 28, 2017

Editorials

River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

du1-i-syn It is fitting, then, that this year’s Memorial Day River Walk to honor and support local law enforcement, and…

May 18, 2017

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Sheriff’s office investigating homicide at Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park

Suspects at-large, considered armed and dangerous

May 14, 2017

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La Plata County arm-wrestling champ announces his run for sheriff’s seat

Charles Hamby, a Republican, announces bid for sheriff

May 4, 2017

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Escalante Middle School student found dead

Durango School District 9R offers resources for families

May 2, 2017

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Friends remember woman killed Monday as outgoing, friendly

Durango man arrested in Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park

April 17, 2017

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