La Plata County Sheriffs Office

They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

Two defendants with similar circumstances: One judge approves plea agreement, another rejects it

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cause of death for car camper at Snowslide Campground revealed

La Plata County coroner and investigators still have not formally identified the body

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man stabbed in neck north of Durango

SWAT teams respond to report of domestic violence

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead inside SUV at Snowslide Campground in La Plata Canyon

Identification of deceased and cause of death pending

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman found dead under truck in Bayfield

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office suspects victim left vehicle in reverse and was run over

DATE: Jul 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground

Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized

DATE: Jun 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body reported floating facedown in Animas River near southern Durango city limits

Law enforcement confirmed seeing a person in the water, but no recovery was made

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

Road was closed for more than four hours

DATE: Jun 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11

Archuleta County sheriff tells cadets to focus on attributes when entering the field

DATE: May 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Texas man sentenced for burglary in La Plata County

John Root fired two firearms, damaging floors, ceilings and windows

DATE: May 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to expand K-9 unit

$10,000 donation will fund the purchase of a new canine

DATE: May 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Lakes resident found dead by Lake Simpatico

Man appeared to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities

DATE: Apr 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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