Durango man pleads guilty to escape from La Plata County Jail Buck suspected of shooting Farmington police officer while on the run in 2022 June 25, 2024
Officer injured by La Plata County Jail escapee sues county, jail and sheriff’s office Buck is accused of shooting Farmington cop 11 days after escaping detention center April 12, 2024
Peaceful end to standoff at Durango mobile home park allegedly threatened officers who were serving an arrest warrant April 2, 2024
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
Inmate dies at La Plata County Jail Foard reportedly suffered a ruptured ulcer; CBI is investigating August 18, 2023
Durango man suspected of shooting Farmington police officer is sentenced Buck, 24, pleaded guilty to a weapons charge March 29, 2023
Rising tensions lead Durango baker to attack roommate with a rolling pin A dispute about television volume underscored by unfinished household chores boils over January 10, 2023
Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone January 3, 2023
Bayfield man who killed three dogs and burned their bodies sentenced to jail earlier plea agreement calling for no jail time was rejected December 6, 2022
FBI fugitive captured during escape attempt in Durango area was in custody two days before making a break for it during hospital visit November 8, 2022
Durango man suspected of escape, shooting officer faces federal charge, then state offense Buck faces 10 years in prison for weapons violation April 14, 2022
Man accused of burglary, jail escape and animal abuse sentenced to prison Barrett-Lesko was refused entry into a community corrections program March 25, 2022
Durango man suspected of jail escape, shooting police officer appears in court Buck waives right to hearing, will be held without bail February 18, 2022
La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak Forty-two suspected positive cases as of Friday January 22, 2022
Durango fugitive suspected of shooting Farmington officer is arrested in Phoenix Buck spent 19 days on the run after escaping from the La Plata County Jail January 14, 2022
Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence time frame given for when it will be installed January 14, 2022
Durango man sentenced to 24 years in prison for witness tampering in domestic violence case Christopher Clark says he will appeal jury conviction January 13, 2022
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases second photo of jail escapee Buck, 22, fled on foot more than a week ago January 7, 2022
Durango man escapes from La Plata County Jail, remains on the loose Buck, 22, was being held on suspicion of auto theft December 28, 2021
Man escapes from La Plata County Jail, is arrested in Animas River Barrett-Lesko leads police on 26-minute chase days before his sentencing hearing September 22, 2021
Grumke, hired to coach Bayfield football before resigning, arrested Missouri school teacher and coach charged with stalking, sending sex videos to students August 13, 2021
Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse, menacing Sheriff’s Office says Joseph John kept woman from leaving room March 31, 2021
Durango man suspected of vandalism ‘rampage’ downtown businesses sustain extensive damage March 17, 2021
Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks staff members, sheriff in favor of Bodo building becoming new community corrections center February 23, 2021
