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La Plata County Sheriff

Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place

October 24, 2025

2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding

October 13, 2025

Man who died northeast of Durango identified; cause of death undetermined

Man who died northeast of Durango identified; cause of death undetermined

Lucas was found Aug. 20 on side of Florida Road

September 23, 2025

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

August 20, 2025

Jail commander viewed strip-search videos more than 3,000 times, affidavit says

Jail commander viewed strip-search videos more than 3,000 times, affidavit says

Aber suspected of official misconduct, 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

Details remain scarce in death of missing Durango woman

Details remain scarce in death of missing Durango woman

Jacquline Chavez, 49, likely died of hypothermia; foul play not suspected

Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute

Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute

Durango lost a judicial bid to temporarily restore ability to house municipal inmates at jail

January 23, 2025

Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Aber, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, left quietly in July

January 22, 2025

Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee

October 8, 2024

Officer injured by La Plata County Jail escapee sues county, jail and sheriff’s office

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

Inmate who died at La Plata County Jail had fentanyl in system

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

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

Hiker slips, fatally hits head in La Plata Canyon

Hiker slips, fatally hits head in La Plata Canyon

Russell Hill, 62, was rescuing his dog from swift-moving waterway

Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel

Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel

is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn

November 11, 2022

Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found

Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found

teams use all-terrain vehicles and air support to navigate trail loop

October 3, 2022

La Plata County sheriff says road closures also apply to bicyclists

La Plata County sheriff says road closures also apply to bicyclists

Smith watched as cyclists rode through work zone

Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

Search called off for parole fugitive who ran from traffic stop in Grandview area

Search called off for parole fugitive who ran from traffic stop in Grandview area

was last seen wearing tank top, plaid pajama bottoms

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Congresswoman gives flag and copy of speech to his ex-wife

January 21, 2022

Durango fugitive suspected of shooting Farmington officer is arrested in Phoenix

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