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Attempted robbery suspect caught after 6-hour pursuit north of Bayfield

Driver went 80 mph on county road, almost hit other cars

DATE: Oct 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Naked man suspected of assault, burglary north of Durango

Suspect apprehended sitting on rock in Hermosa Creek

DATE: Oct 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead Friday was longtime Bayfield resident, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy

Authorities say more information will be available Wednesday

DATE: Oct 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gravesite found near construction site northeast of Durango

Investigators unsure if someone is buried near cross with fresh flowers

DATE: Sep 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Details emerge in Lightner Creek shooting death

Victim reportedly lunged at suspect before being killed

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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