All Entries in the "Law Enforcement" Category
Pueblo Police Department mourns death of officer in off-duty accident at Lake Pueblo State Park
The Pueblo Police Department is deeply saddened to share the passing of off-duty officer, Corporal Stephen Biggs. He was in a wakeboarding accident on September 27, 2026, at Lake Pueblo State Park. After a search and recovery effort, his body was recovered on September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., with the Pueblo County Coroner’s […]
Third bronze sculpture added to 911 Memorial in Lamar, completing the panel honoring heroes
The third and final bronze sculpture at the 911 Memorial in Lamar is now complete, after the official unveiling of the third piece during the recent Annual Tri-State 911 Memorial ceremony. Joining “Officer” (likeness of Will Jimeno) and “Firefighter” (likeness of Steven Siller) is “Warrior”. Warrior is a replica of Lamar’s own Bryson Schemahorn. Bryson, […]
Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County Coroner and Las Animas Police Officer, facing felony charges following CBI investigation
The following is a September 11, 2026 press release from the Bent County Sheriff’s Office On September 9, 2026, formal charges were filed in Bent County District Court against Las Animas Police Department Officer Thomas Dunagan following an investigation conducted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). (EDITOR’S NOTE: Dunagan is also the Prowers County […]
Lamar Police Department executes search warrant, arrests Richard Wayne Jones on 15 criminal charges
On 09/06/2026 Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at a location in the 500 Blk of E. Oak St. The location has had prior search warrants executed regarding narcotics distribution. During the search warrant, numerous narcotics and evidence of narcotics distribution were located along with firearms and defaced firearms. Illegal narcotics […]
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Announces Arrest of Springfield Police Officer
August 26, 2026 – CBI – Springfield, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced the arrest of Dustin Dwayne Martin, 37, a police officer with the Springfield Police Department, on charges related to the online solicitation of a minor. On August 19, 2026, the CBI was requested to assist the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (Orlando, Florida) […]
Lamar Police Department issues statement on recent apprehension of individual sought in connection with Northglenn homicide and wants to remind the public to rely on information from verified sources during an active operation
The collaborative efforts of numerous law enforcement agencies contributed to the successful apprehension of an individual sought in connection with a Northglenn Police Department homicide investigation. The suspect was taken into custody during the morning hours of August 16th in Prowers County, after a deadly Friday night stabbing in Northglenn Colorado. Because this remains an […]
Lamar Police Department conduct search warrant, arrest Anthony Esparza on multiple felony counts
Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant on a room at the Days Inn,clocated in the 1300 Blk N. Main St on August 10 th , 2026.cOfficers secured numerous firearms to include firearms with serial numbers which had beenctampered with or altered and firearms without any observable serial numbers. Ammunition and paraphernalia […]
Lamar City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026 includes swearing in ceremony of Officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar City Council had an unusually short agenda for its August 10, 2026 meeting, with only 5 agenda items on the schedule. Mayor Kirk Crespin started by thanking everyone who attended last weekend’s Sand & Sage Roundup and Fair, saying it was a great weekend with lots of people in the community attending and […]
Lamar Police Department announces hiring of new officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar Police Department is proud to have introduced the agency’s newest officer, Louis (Chad) Martinez during his swearing in before Lamar City Council on August 10th . Officer Martinez is a seasoned officer with 12 years previous experience. Officer Martinez started his career in New Mexico before serving in El Paso County, Colorado where […]
SB 25-003 goes into effect August 1 – requires permit and firearms training to purchase firearms with detachable magazines
DENVER, CO – SB25-003, sponsored by Senators Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, and Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, goes into effect August 1, 2026. The law requires a permit and firearm safety training to purchase high-powered firearms that accept detachable magazines. It also prohibits the purchase […]
Lamar Police Department press release for Jade Downey arrest
After a year long investigation by the Lamar Police Department, Jade Immett Downey was arrested on July 15, 2026, on the following charges: Enticement of a Child 18-3-305(1) F4 Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1) F4 Stalking 18-3-602(1)(c) F5 Internet Luring of a Child 18-3-306(1) F5 Disclosure of a Private Image for Harassment 18-7-107(1)(a) […]
Lamar Police Department responds to “A report of a special birthday party having cake without them” – celebrates with local 6-year old boy
Birthday Boy Justin with Lamar Police Chief Kevin Ridder The Lamar Police Deparment shared this adorable story on their Facebook page: “Officers responded to Willow Creek Park on a report of a special birthday party having cake without them! Chief Ridder responded after learning the birthday boy had a really cool motorcycle! Justin, now age […]
CSP: Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun, Not in a Car
Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun, Not in a Car A friendly reminder to keep your pets safe during the Summer ( COLORADO) – Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle often includes our pets, from hiking trails to patio dining. But as temperatures rise, it’s critical to remember that even a short stop can become dangerous if a […]
News release from Lamar PD on arrest of Lamar man for multiple charges including sexual assault on a child
On 07/14/2026 The Lamar Police Department submitted an arrest warrant for Jade Downey (37) of Lamar. The warrant was submitted after an extensive investigation, including forensic digital data analysis, into allegations in connection with the below posted charges. Enticement of a Child 18-3-305(1) F4 Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1) F4 Stalking 18-3-602(1)(c) F5 Internet […]
