La Plata County Jail

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

Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

City says decision to terminate contract is ‘arbitrary and unreasonable’

DATE: Jan 22, 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

Two inmates survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Deputies suspect women consumed fentanyl while behind bars

DATE: Jan 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to La Plata County: Extend jail agreement or let courts decide

As dispute escalates, city considers charging county 911 service fees

DATE: Jan 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘It’s a stressful time ... because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

City has 30 days before detention center stops accepting municipal offenders

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | 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

Durango man sentenced for assault, escape from La Plata County Jail

Elias Buck’s prison terms to be served concurrently with federal case

DATE: Sep 30, 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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