La Plata County Sheriff's Office

Durango brings jail dispute with sheriff to court

Sheriff’s Office responds, files objections

DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County man arrested in California on suspicion of stabbing father multiple times

Andrew Aarvold, 25, suspected of fleeing after attack

DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search called off for suspect who fled traffic stop southeast of Durango

‘Code Red’ was issued to residents in Oxford area

DATE: Jan 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kidnapping suspect shocked with Taser after car chase through La Plata County

Douglas Palmer accused of domestic violence, felony eluding

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Nov. 22-24

Durango Police Department Nov. 24 11:45 p.m. A person at the North Durango Speedway, 1991 Main Avenue, was arrested for trespassing. 12:57 p.m. Police received a call about a man rep...

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Details emerge in alleged homicide case; juvenile suspect held on $3 million bail

16-year-old accused of stabbing younger boy in neck, assaulting mother with baseball bat

DATE: Oct 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Purgatory Resort employee gets probation for embezzlement

Worker had been printing temporary ski passes and selling them for cash

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 15-17

Durango Police Department Thursday 11:52 p.m. A person at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St., was arrested for violation of a restraining order. 11:01 p.m. A person at the...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fugitive arrested after pursuit with law enforcement

28-year-old man had warrants alleging vehicle theft, possession of burglary tools

DATE: Oct 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County finalizes collective bargaining agreement with sheriff’s deputies

The modest wage increases will cost $1.3 million

DATE: Oct 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 27-28

Durango Police Department Wednesday 3:53 a.m. A person at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave., was arrested for trespassing. 2:17 a.m. A man allegedly found under the influence at Mer...

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 2-7

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 10:57 p.m. A person driving a semi truck asked for help in finding a place to park for the night. 7:09 p.m. A person on County Road 234 in ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News