La Plata County Sheriff - The Durango Herald

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

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa man arrested on suspicion of shooting his longtime girlfriend

Suspect says gunshot was accidental, self-inflicted

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Details remain scarce in death of missing Durango woman

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

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango brings jail dispute with sheriff to court

Sheriff’s Office responds, files objections

DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

City attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

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

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Sept. 6-11

Durango Police Department Wednesday 5:41 p.m. A man near the soccer fields at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, was arrested for public intoxication. 3:46 p.m. A person at t...

DATE: Sep 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Jail will no longer accept intoxicated people who refuse treatment

Liability concerns drive decision not to accept detox refusals unless the person is charged with a crime

DATE: Sep 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

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