Law enforcement - The Durango Herald

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

Former Bayfield woman suspected of stealing more than $75,000 from HOA

Thefts occurred over 12 years at Clover Meadows subdivision, according to Marshal’s Office

DATE: Sep 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI turns to Fort Lewis College in effort to diversify employment

College and high school students explore world of federal crime fighting

DATE: Sep 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango groups pitch ‘angel shots’ as a way to prevent sexual assault

Program seeks to collaborate with bars on code word to recognize trouble

DATE: Aug 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango firefighter killed in bicycle-vehicle collision

It is the second death in less than a week to hit close to home for fire district

DATE: Aug 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, sexual assault in Durango

Police say Terrell Hardy preyed on intoxicated woman

DATE: Aug 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of attempted murder in road-rage incident

Brian Kruse allegedly hit pedestrian with car after altercation

DATE: Jul 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus woman suffers critical injuries in single-vehicle rollover

Crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on La Plata Highway southwest of Durango

DATE: Jul 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police officer retires after 28 years

Ron Wysocki investigated serious car crashes, was passionate about traffic safety

DATE: Jul 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis

Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams

DATE: Jul 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Denver appeals court upholds right to record police

A YouTube blogger said a Lakewood officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County man suspected of shooting, burning dogs

Father told law enforcement he and son argued the previous night

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge