Law enforcement

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Latest scam is swindler posing as La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy

enforcement wants people to know they will never call or text asking for money or personal information

December 7, 2022

Local News

Female officer makes a difference on streets of Durango

Savannah Horne is one of three women on police force, and loves her job

December 5, 2022

Local News

City places boulders along Roosa Avenue to deter overnight, extended parking

Defiant Durango man happy to let city spend money disposing RV

December 3, 2022

Local News

Drone helps find suspect hiding under cloak of darkness north of Durango

man accused of stealing pickup, leading police on chase

December 1, 2022

Local News

Surge in traffic enforcement planned for U.S. Highway 550 day before Thanksgiving

enforcement will team up to patrol stretch of road between Durango and Montrose

November 17, 2022

Local News

Durango police are looking for a few good women

Department wants at least 30% of its officers to be female by 2030

November 15, 2022

Local News

With closure of Purple Cliffs, campers fan out across Durango’s wooded areas

Private property owner and man living homeless express frustration and hope

October 31, 2022

Local News

Two women killed in head-on crash south of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160

hit deer and crossed into oncoming lane, according to Colorado State Patrol

October 24, 2022

Local News

Are police dogs an effective crime-fighting tool, or have they had their day?

K-9 units are expensive, carry liabilities and might be outdone by drones

October 17, 2022

Local News

Former Bayfield woman suspected of stealing more than $75,000 from HOA

occurred over 12 years at Clover Meadows subdivision, according to Marshal’s Office

September 27, 2022

Local News

FBI turns to Fort Lewis College in effort to diversify employment

College and high school students explore world of federal crime fighting

September 21, 2022

Local News

Durango groups pitch ‘angel shots’ as a way to prevent sexual assault

Program seeks to collaborate with bars on code word to recognize trouble

August 9, 2022

Local News

Durango firefighter killed in bicycle-vehicle collision

is the second death in less than a week to hit close to home for fire district

August 9, 2022

Local News

Farmington man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, sexual assault in Durango

say Terrell Hardy preyed on intoxicated woman

August 3, 2022

Local News

Durango man suspected of attempted murder in road-rage incident

Kruse allegedly hit pedestrian with car after altercation

July 29, 2022

Local News

Hesperus woman suffers critical injuries in single-vehicle rollover

occurred Tuesday afternoon on La Plata Highway southwest of Durango

July 27, 2022

Local News

Durango police officer retires after 28 years

Wysocki investigated serious car crashes, was passionate about traffic safety

July 17, 2022

Local News

Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis

Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams

July 13, 2022

Regional News

Denver appeals court upholds right to record police

A YouTube blogger said a Lakewood officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop

July 11, 2022

Local News

La Plata County man suspected of shooting, burning dogs

told law enforcement he and son argued the previous night

June 24, 2022

Regional News

Some Colorado sheriff candidates have an unlikely campaign promise: not enforcing the law

‘Constitutional sheriffs’ rail against government overreach, red flag laws

June 22, 2022

Local News

Texas man arrested on suspicion of burglary, shooting up a house north of Durango

Reverse-911 call issued to Hermosa-area residents

June 13, 2022

Local News

Durango fugitive caught after 8 hours on the lam

Lobato, 25, was wanted for a parole violation

June 8, 2022

Local News

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

June 7, 2022