La Plata County Jail

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

Despite drugs in blood, coroner rules cause of death is health related

DATE: Oct 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inmate dies at La Plata County Jail

Daniel Foard reportedly suffered a ruptured ulcer; CBI is investigating

DATE: Aug 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run involving motorcyclist in South Durango

Police say Brittany Dee, 24, fled to Utah after crash

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Q&A: Durango barber lends ear to La Plata County Jail inmates

Gilbert Shawcroft says a good haircut can restore a sense of dignity to prisoners

DATE: Jun 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Making the most of a bad situation

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of shooting Farmington police officer is sentenced

Elias Buck, 24, pleaded guilty to a weapons charge

DATE: Mar 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Jail finds success in helping drug addiction with MAT program

Treatment procedures were already in place before Colorado’s new fentanyl laws took effect

DATE: Feb 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County officials tour jail

Commissioners briefed on detention center upgrades, new armored vehicle

DATE: Feb 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rising tensions lead Durango baker to attack roommate with a rolling pin

A dispute about television volume underscored by unfinished household chores boils over

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

DATE: Jan 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County adopts 2023 budget with 22% increase in spending

Big spending items include health department, jail fence and law enforcement firearms

DATE: Dec 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield man who killed three dogs and burned their bodies sentenced to jail

An earlier plea agreement calling for no jail time was rejected

DATE: Dec 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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