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Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos

DATE: Dec 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Latest scam is swindler posing as La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy

Law enforcement wants people to know they will never call or text asking for money or personal information

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI fugitive captured during escape attempt in Durango area

Woman was in custody two days before making a break for it during hospital visit

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff officer’s pants catch fire, causing severe burns

Lithium battery may have been the culprit

DATE: Oct 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Rainbow fentanyl’ makes its way to La Plata County

Law enforcement warns synthetic drug is being marketed to appeal to children

DATE: Oct 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are police dogs an effective crime-fighting tool, or have they had their day?

K-9 units are expensive, carry liabilities and might be outdone by drones

DATE: Oct 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Human remains found on Middle Mountain north of Vallecito

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says bones are those of an adult

DATE: Sep 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap

Wes Doughty recalls names, birthdays and even license plate numbers, sometimes for years

DATE: Sep 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Sheriff’s Office rounds up shopping carts at Purple Cliffs

DATE: Aug 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

Three of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks

DATE: Jul 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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