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La Plata County Sheriffs Office

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to reduce public office hours

Move will help staff deal with records requests, stricter evidence requirements

DATE: Dec 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County man accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Yearslong investigation by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office led to felony charges

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man killed in officer-involved shooting north of Durango identified

Deputy’s name not yet released

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man shot north of Durango was armed with ax handle, baseball bat, CBI says

La Plata County sheriff’s deputy fired on domestic violence suspect

DATE: Nov 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CBI investigating officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Witnesses say law enforcement shot man several times on U.S. Highway 550

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County downsizing vehicle fleet amid budget shortfall

Sheriff’s Office lists $170,000 transport truck; other automobiles may join it

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program

Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison

DATE: Oct 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two die in shooting near Durango Walmart

Police: No active threat to public

DATE: Oct 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Female victims speak out about alleged invasion of privacy at La Plata County Jail

Former Capt. Ed Aber charged with 117 misdemeanors for allegedly watching strip-search videos

DATE: Sep 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

DATE: Sep 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Victims file class action lawsuit against jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office also named as defendant

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office remains tight-lipped about July assault in Grandview

Law enforcement says disclosing information could harm investigation

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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