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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

What’s driving the Durango-La Plata County conflict over jail space?

Police chief and sheriff have sparred in writing – but they don’t seem to understand each other

DATE: Aug 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, July 31-Aug. 2

Durango Police Department Friday 1:54 a.m. A person on the 2200 block of Main Avenue was arrested for a warrant. Thursday 7:12 p.m. A woman who was allegedly under the influence and ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Community, law enforcement to come together for National Night Out on Tuesday

1200 block of Main Avenue to close Tuesday afternoon

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, June 26-July 2

Durango Police Department July 2 12:08 a.m. A man who allegedly pulled a gun on another person at the north City Market, 3130 Main Ave., was arrested for menacing. 12:20 p.m. A perso...

DATE: Jul 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit

Employees voted 30 to 14 in favor of adopting Fraternal Order of Police representation

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Elias Buck is accused of shooting Farmington cop 11 days after escaping detention center

DATE: Apr 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Patricia Loaiza is accused of stabbing her husband in neck, back

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Law enforcement responds to pellet gun shooting in Animas Valley

‘The public’s not in any danger at this point’

DATE: Oct 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of armed robbery north of Hermosa

Suspect fired two gunshots into the air before surrendering to law enforcement

DATE: Sep 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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