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La Plata County Sheriffs Office

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office integrates behavioral health into law enforcement

Partnering with Axis Health System, deputies hope to reduce unnecessary arrests

DATE: Jun 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

14 new cadets set to join law enforcement in Southwest Colorado

Durango police chief touches on police scrutiny during commencement address

DATE: Jun 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit

Employees voted 30 to 14 in favor of adopting Fraternal Order of Police representation

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Ashley Hein allegedly spent more than $21,000 on personal items

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Cody Terrell Coley, 42, being held on $100,000 bail

DATE: Jan 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Still no charges in shooting death that occurred last month south of Durango

Justin Brown is suspected of stealing Randall Moon’s truck after shooting him

DATE: Jan 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus man found dead from gunshot wound in southwest La Plata County

Investigators say no foul play suspected

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested after nine-hour standoff with law enforcement

Man accused of domestic violence; Residents in Haviland Lake area were told to shelter in place

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man fatally shot in southern La Plata County

Law enforcement in contact with suspected shooter

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

Event helps underprivileged families, helps build relationships with law enforcement

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Texas man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in La Plata County

Brian Harbin Hunt, 51, faces 8-16 years in prison if found guilty of rape

DATE: Nov 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s deputies take step toward unionization

Local Fraternal Order of Police president calls it a ‘natural progression’

DATE: Oct 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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