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Charges dropped against Texas man suspected of leading police on chase

Charges dropped against Texas man suspected of leading police on chase

Prosecutor says defendant addressed mental health concerns

February 7, 2022

What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

Sheriff’s Office says tougher protocols, a new fence and an updated surveillance system will help

January 24, 2022

‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths in Colorado, officials say

‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths in Colorado, officials say

Overall, state has seen a 50% increase in fatalities since 2011

January 20, 2022

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

time frame given for when it will be installed

January 14, 2022

Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer

Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer

U.S. Marshals Service offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Elias Buck

January 12, 2022

New Navajo Nation police chief wants to hire more officers

New Navajo Nation police chief wants to hire more officers

Report: Department must double in size to properly cover the reservation

January 11, 2022

New state database provides public access to information about police, other officers

New state database provides public access to information about police, other officers

can search by officers to learn of violations

January 5, 2022

A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway

A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway

10 cadets graduate from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy

December 31, 2021

200 children join law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop event in Durango, Pagosa Springs

200 children join law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop event in Durango, Pagosa Springs

Program strives to put heart in the uniform while helping families

December 29, 2021

Two men arrested on suspicion of burglarizing four La Plata County homes

Two men arrested on suspicion of burglarizing four La Plata County homes

Suspects were seen in neighborhood after reports of theft

December 15, 2021

21-year-old man arrested in connection with making threat of gun violence at Fort Lewis College

21-year-old man arrested in connection with making threat of gun violence at Fort Lewis College

was closed, classes were postponed and the students went into lockdown

December 15, 2021

Where are homeless people with cars supposed to park?

Where are homeless people with cars supposed to park?

Overnight car camping is against the law in most public spaces, and can get you towed

December 10, 2021

Rise in deadly crashes prompts crack down on traffic violations in Southwest Colorado

Rise in deadly crashes prompts crack down on traffic violations in Southwest Colorado

Patrol to issue fewer warnings, have greater presence on area roads

December 8, 2021

Law enforcement conducts large-scale search northeast of Durango

Law enforcement conducts large-scale search northeast of Durango

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

October 26, 2021

Driver who plunged over College Mesa suspected of ‘drifting,’ a driving technique gone wrong

Driver who plunged over College Mesa suspected of ‘drifting,’ a driving technique gone wrong

Fort Lewis College students were in vehicle at time of crash

October 5, 2021

Man arrested in connection with stabbing death west of Pagosa Springs

Man arrested in connection with stabbing death west of Pagosa Springs

called 911, identified alleged attacker before dying from injuries

October 5, 2021

Durango police chief extends olive branch to immigrant community

Durango police chief extends olive branch to immigrant community

Bob Brammer says officers don’t ask about immigration status when interacting with public

September 15, 2021

‘Batman’-like device gives law enforcement a new tool in subduing suspects

‘Batman’-like device gives law enforcement a new tool in subduing suspects

‘It’s something in between a baton and Taser,’ says Bayfield marshal

September 10, 2021

Durango celebrates 86 years of service with retirement of three police officers

Durango celebrates 86 years of service with retirement of three police officers

‘It’s something that you can't replace overnight,’ says chief

August 20, 2021

Durango man killed in crash north of Durango

Durango man killed in crash north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol suspects alcohol, speed played a role

August 12, 2021

Bayfield Speedway clerk stabbed, killed early Monday

Bayfield Speedway clerk stabbed, killed early Monday

Juvenile male arrested in connection with death of 21-year-old Jadah Willmett

What’s with all the graffiti showing up in Durango?

What’s with all the graffiti showing up in Durango?

say number of incidents down, but big tags are appearing in prominent places

Patrons cleared early Sunday from Durango tavern to prevent fighting

Patrons cleared early Sunday from Durango tavern to prevent fighting

says he is working to clean up behavior at bar

Can police and mental health workers really team up? In Durango, the answer is yes

Can police and mental health workers really team up? In Durango, the answer is yes

Cross-disciplinary team pairs law enforcement with social workers to de-escalate conflicts