La Plata County Sheriffs Office

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

K-9 Ozzy ends his watch with La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

German Shepard spent five years alongside his handler, Cody Hawman

DATE: Aug 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango helicopter outfitter pilots new search and rescue technology

Lifeseeker, described as ‘game-changer,’ can locate cellphones with 100-foot accuracy

DATE: Jul 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Late La Plata County sheriff’s deputy remembered for his faith, wisdom, kindness and devotion to helping others

Dan Bender, a Vietnam veteran and longtime La Plata County sheriff’s deputy, dies at age 74

DATE: Jul 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dan Bender, who served La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for 37 years, dies at age 74

Former spokesman remembered for his sense of humor, selflessness and love of photography

DATE: Jul 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman charged in Durango hit-and-run has bail revoked after holiday DUI

Brittany Dee, 24, was arrested while driving back from Silverton on July 4

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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