La Plata County Jail

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

FBI fugitive captured during escape attempt in Durango area

Woman was in custody two days before making a break for it during hospital visit

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

First female inmate graduates from GED program at La Plata County Jail

Durango Adult Education Center has helped prisoners finish their degrees for past 15 years

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail

Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of escape, shooting officer faces federal charge, then state offense

Elias Buck faces 10 years in prison for weapons violation

DATE: Apr 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man accused of burglary, jail escape and animal abuse sentenced to prison

Jonah Barrett-Lesko was refused entry into a community corrections program

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

DATE: Mar 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man with ‘metal spikes’ suspected of threatening Sheriff’s Office staff

Suspect was apparently upset his vehicle had been towed

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman suspected of careless driving causing death faces bail bond violation

Virginia Cundiff placed in jail on $10,000 bail

DATE: Mar 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

When he’s not behind bars, longtime jail cook is forging them

Jerry Rodri hopes to focus more on his blacksmithing, with retirement a few years away

DATE: Feb 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of jail escape, shooting police officer appears in court

Elias Buck waives right to hearing, will be held without bail

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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