All Entries in the "Law Enforcement" Category
Prowers County Board of Commissioners Work Session of April 23, 2024
Meagan Hillman, Director of Prowers County Public Health and Environment department, shared with the Board a recent press release from the Colorado Office of Communications regarding a recent sharp increase in congenital syphilis cases. The State of Colorado is organizing an all-government, comprehensive response to save the lives of babies. From 2018 to 2023, […]
23 Suspects indicted in illegal marijuana operation
NEWS RELEASE 23 SUSPECTS INDICTED IN ILLEGAL MARIJUANA OPERATION April 18, 2024 – CBI – Cañon City, CO – The 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announces grand jury indictments naming twenty-three (23) suspects as the result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation into illicit marijuana-manufacturing and distribution operations that spanned multiple properties in Fremont County, El Paso County, and Pueblo County. […]
St. Patrick’s Day was Busiest Holiday for DUI Caused Crashes for Colorado State Patrol Troopers in 2023
(COLO) – The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Colorado State Patrol are reminding drivers not to press their luck on St. Patrick’s Day this year. While numerous options exist to avoid driving intoxicated, too many motorists still make a dangerous choice to get behind the wheel instead of using rideshare, public transportation, […]
Livestock Theft Meeting to be held March 14 in Springfield
BRAND THEFT MEETING Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Bent-Prowers Cattle and Horse Growers Association in conjunction with Colorado Brand Board are hosting an informative livestock theft meeting. March 14, 2024 6:30 PM Minnick Building, Baca County Fairgrounds 28535 County Road 24.6, Springfield CO Representatives from adjoining state law enforcement will be in attendance as well as Colorado law […]
Colorado State Patrol Conducting Statewide Operation on Super Bowl Sunday
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drive Safe Colorado State Patrol Conducting Statewide Operation -Make a game plan for a sober ride this Sunday (COLORADO) – On February 11, 2024, troopers across Colorado, in partnership with local jurisdictions, will be conducting strict enforcement operations to help motorists make safe and responsible driving choices. Some […]
DEA Confiscated Record Amount of Fentanyl in 2023
DEA confiscated record amount of fentanyl in 2023, more than 2.6 million pills in Colorado – published by The Colorado Sun Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the Drug Enforcement Administration saidAs many as 7 in 10 counterfeit pills tested in 2023 contained a […]
Colorado State Patrol: “It’s Just 10 mph Over the Speed Limit, Trooper”
February 2, 2024 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs CSP_PublicAffairs@state.co.us 303-239-4583 But it’s just 10mph over the speed limit, Trooper Speeding: The most commonly violated traffic law (COLORADO) – A common question troopers get asked at social gatherings or in brief conversation is, “How fast can I go over the […]
Arrest Made in Darrian Adame Murder of 2023
CSPD: Suspect arrested in January 2023 homicide By Tyler Dumas Article courtesy of KRDO Colorado Springs Published February 2, 2024 10:30 AM Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) announced Friday that they have made an arrest in the city’s first homicide of 2023. On […]
Lamar Police Department Transitions Underway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLICE DEPARTMENT TRANSITIONS UNDERWAY The Lamar Police Department is honoring those who are retiring and is looking to restaff its department. The LPD has been serving the community since 1887. At full force, they employ up to 19 officers, including four sergeants and two detectives. Now funded to employ up to […]
Lamar Council Starts 2024 with Full Agenda, Bellomy Stepping Down
The Lamar City Council got 2024 off to a start with a carry-over agenda for the January 8th session which was cancelled due to the blizzard that swept across southeast Colorado in the early days of this month. The council continued the majority of that agenda to its January 22nd meeting as well as […]
Lamar Council Begins Search for Police Chief
Mayor Kirk Crespin announced during the December 11th city council meeting, that Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller, is retiring from his position with the City of Lamar and as such, the council awarded the bid for replacement recruitment services to KRW Associates, LLC which provided the lowest overall cost and had the desired […]
Safe2Tell Annual Report Uncovers the Highest Volume Since the Program’s Creation
Nov. 6, 2023 (DENVER) — Safe2Tell, Colorado’s trusted platform for anonymous safety concern reporting, released its annual report for the 2022-2023 school year today, showing a 16% increase in report volume compared to the previous school year. With a total of 22,486 reports, this is the highest ever report volume since the program launched […]
Attorney General’s Office Provides $3 Million in Grant Funding to Organizations Addressing Domestic Violence
Oct. 30, 2023 (DENVER) — Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that the Colorado Department of Law granted approximately $3 million in funding to programs addressing domestic violence across the state. Ten organizations received funding for their work on domestic violence prevention, victim advocacy services, and crisis intervention. Last week, the Colorado Domestic Violence […]
Fatal Commercial Motor Crashes Trending Downward in Colorado
Troopers have seen an 8.5% reduction in fatal crashes YTD over 2022 (COLO) – After a steady increase of CMV-caused fatal crashes between 2018 and 2021, current data suggests that Colorado is experiencing a downward trend in CMV fatal crashes. The state experienced a five-year high in 2021 with 79 fatal crashes involving […]
Colorado Department of Transportation begins replacement of bridge structure southwest of La Junta
Requires 21-day full closure on US 350 Otero County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and CapitalTezak JV will implement a 21-day closure with an approved detour beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23 for replacement of a bridge structure located on United States Highway 350 southwest of La Junta. The structure, originally built […]
