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City of Lamar purchases building to house new “Wootten Public Safety Building”
Posing in front of the building that will house the new Wootten Public Safety Building in Lamar are representatives from the City of Lamar as well as several members from the Lamar Fire Department and Lamar Police Department The City of Lamar recently closed on the purchase of the building that previously housed the Car […]
Community State Bank donates $5,000 to Lamar Police Department for body armor
Shown presenting a check for $5,000 to Police Chief Al Fear is Craig Choat, President of Community State Bank. Community State Bank recently made a very generous donation of $5,000 to the Lamar Police Department to purchase 5 additional body armor vests for officers. The Police Department is now fully staffed and all officers […]
Lamar man facing multiple charges including attempted murder after firing at officers
Zachariah McDonald On Wednesday night, February 26, 2025, the Lamar Police Department was called to the 1800 block of South 5th Street regarding a domestic violence situation and violation of a no-contact order. According to the LPD, when officers arrived, Zachariah McDonald, age 49, was fleeing the scene on foot. Officers chased McDonald to the […]
Deaths in Colorado’s construction zones nearly double, motorcyclist deaths jump 23%, CDOT data shows
The number of people killed on Colorado’s roads saw a slight overall decrease last year, compared to 2023, the state’s Department of Transportation said The number of people killed in highway construction zones nearly doubled last year and motorcyclist deaths also jumped, as the overall number of people killed on Colorado’s roads decreased slightly from […]
Federal agents arrest Venezuelan gang members, seize drugs and weapons in overnight party bust in Adams County
DEA and ICE agents took nearly 50 people into custody, as well as drugs and weapons, after seeing social media posts about an invite-only party at a makeshift nightclub Federal agents detained 50 people, many of them connected to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, during an early-morning raid of a makeshift nightclub in Adams […]
Cattle Rustling is decimating Western Slope ranchers
Cattle graze near Needle Rock in Delta County The grass crunches underfoot and dust billows in dense clouds as a truck and trailer speed out of public lands in Montrose County. The trailer is full of calves lowing plaintively. The driver gives the Western salute, one or two fingers raised as a four-by-four rumbles past. The […]
“Persons Who Wander” grant awards $89,141 to 9 law enforcement agencies, including Prowers County Sheriff’s Office
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $89,141 to nine different law enforcement agencies across Colorado. These Persons Who Wander grants will be used to purchase drones and GPS tracking fobs or watches, which will help to improve search and rescue efforts for individuals who […]
Rocky Ford police officer suffers skull fracture during arrest
Adam Apocaca arrested for attack on police officer (ROCKY FORD, Colo.) — A Rocky Ford Police Department (RFPD) Officer who has been with the department a little under a year was injured during the arrest of a suspect in the overnight hours of Monday, Dec. 23, suffering a skull fracture. According to RFPD, on Monday […]
Granada/Holly Law Enforcement officers arrest two with multiple warrants
On December 12, 2024 at approximately 1600 hours, Officers with the Granada / Holly Law Enforcement Agency contacted a vehicle in the 200 block of South 2nd Street, in Holly in reference to the occupants of the vehicle having multiple warrants. The male passenger fled from the vehicle and ran into the residence and the […]
Drugs found in Granada man’s home after traffic stop led to search warrant
On November 15, 2024, Officers of the Granada/Holly Law Enforcement Agency conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Snowden, in Granada for several traffic violations. The driver, Jeremy Harris, 50, of Granada was found to have a revoked driver’s license and no insurance or registration on the vehicle. During the stop, officers […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Officers honored with a life-saving award from Granada-Holly Law Enforcement Agency
Sgt. Rodriguez (left) and Deputy Castaneda
Indulging in “boos” this Halloweekend? CDOT says to plan a sober ride home
The many consequences of a DUI can be haunting, so make the safe choice and find a sober ride home during Halloween festivities. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 77 local law enforcement agencies for The Heat Is On Halloween Weekend DUI […]
New Colorado law effective January 1, 2025 bans hand-held cell phones while driving
In a significant move to reduce distracted driving, Colorado will implement a new law beginning Jan. 1, 2025, that prohibits people from using a mobile electronic device while driving unless they use a hands-free accessory. CDOT will launch an awareness campaign over the next several months to ensure all Coloradans are aware of the law […]
Domestic violence deaths account for 11% of all homicides despite reduction in numbers in 2023
Domestic violence-related fatalities declined in 2023 and accounted for approximately 11% of all homicides in Colorado, according to a comprehensive report from the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. The report revealed that 58 individuals lost their lives in domestic violence incidents last year. While this marked a decrease […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife honors K-9 officers with a retirement ceremony, a swearing-in ceremony and announcement of a new K-9 program
K-9 Officer Sci and his handler, Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager Phil Gurule, were presented with a plaque honoring Sci’s retirement at Cheyenne Mountain State Park on Friday, Oct. 18. Photos by CPW Photographer Wayne Lewis. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As a formal Colorado Parks and Wildlife honor guard stood at attention, […]
