La Plata County Sheriffs Office

Colorado DUI arrests on July Fourth weekend increase

State Patrol nabs 4 drunken drivers near Durango

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

67-year-old inmate found dead in La Plata County Jail

The Durango Police Department is investigating the death of an inmate Sunday in the La Plata County Jail. La Plata County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Dan Bender said the inmate, a ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

From a distance, local police grapple with shootings

Building community trust, training are key, officers say

DATE: Jul 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power line fire doused along on La Posta Road

Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to the 3000 block of La Posta Road (County Road 213) where a fire was smoldering near a house and shed. The fire, reported about 4:45 p.m...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ignacio

Body discovered Friday on porch of home

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rockslide blocking northbound lane at Bondad Hill

Rockslide Wednesday evening damaged a vehicle

DATE: Jun 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three suspected in marijuana robbery arrested

Two released on bond, one remains in jail

DATE: Jun 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial walk honors law officers who fell in the line of duty

Eight cannon shots pierced the evening air Tuesday above Durango, each one in honor of an area law enforcement officer who lost his life in the line of duty. Residents and service...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

To pay for ‘direct expenses’

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Allison, Arboles, Tiffany residents call meeting about crime

Residents worry about response times

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Registered sex offender returns to La Plata County

Vollert will be considered homeless until he finds a place to live

DATE: Apr 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area thefts prompt reminder to lock cars

At least 3 vehicles stolen in Durango West II

DATE: Mar 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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