La Plata County Sheriffs Office

Man found dead Sunday from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office says man found near Haviland Lake

DATE: Jun 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield man walks away from jail work-release

Escapee was serving 180 days for misdemeanors

DATE: Jun 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office warns of callers who threaten arrest

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a warning to residents of continued phone scams that involve a caller who threatens people with arrest unless they send money. “Sc...

DATE: May 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which it falls every year – this week for 2017 – is recognized as Nati...

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Sheriff’s office investigating homicide at Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park

Suspects at-large, considered armed and dangerous

DATE: May 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County arm-wrestling champ announces his run for sheriff’s seat

Charles Hamby, a Republican, announces bid for sheriff

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Escalante Middle School student found dead

Durango School District 9R offers resources for families

DATE: May 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friends remember woman killed Monday as outgoing, friendly

Durango man arrested in Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park

DATE: Apr 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting near Oxford

Man shot in the torso; injuries don’t appear to be life-threatening

DATE: Mar 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County wants Rep. Scott Tipton to oppose bill on public lands

Bill would give local law enforcement authority on BLM, Forest Service lands

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arizona man bites firefighter on scene of rollover crash

Suspect charged with assault, obstructing law enforcement

DATE: Feb 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crashes decrease in Durango’s busy Camino del Rio corridor

CDOT expects signals to mitigate Sawyer Drive problem

DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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