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Proof of Ownership Required after Jan. 1 to Register Boats, OHVs, Snowmobiles with State
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds resident owners of boats, OHVs and snowmobiles that after Jan. 1 they must provide proof of ownership before they can register their vehicles. Providing proof of ownership is a new regulation enacted by the Colorado State Legislature. The purpose of the regulation is to assure that stolen vehicles […]
Prowers County Coroner Reviews Busy Year
Delivering his annual update to the Prowers County Commisioners, Joe Giadone, Prowers County Coroner, detailed the increased numbers of cases that were handled in 2016 by his department. “We were very busy compared to other years, with 110 coroner calls which translated into 1,105 miles driven. In the past 18 months, we have had five […]
New Year Means Big Problems for 272 Impaired Drivers
Heat Is On Campaign Logs Over 7000 arrests in 2016 STATEWIDE — Parties and celebrations rang in the new year across Colorado, but for 272 impaired drivers, the ring came from law enforcement sirens instead of festive horns and whistles. From Dec. 30, 2016 to Jan. 3, 2017, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado […]
LPD Makes Arrest Following Three Month Investigation
January 3, 2017 After three months of investigation the Lamar Police Department arrested Christopher M. Manley, 36, on 8 counts of Identity Theft, 8 counts of Criminal Impersonation, 1 count of Possession of Financial Transaction Device, and Possession of Identification Documents. Agencies with reports of victims associated with this case extend from California to […]
New Year’s DUI Enforcement Begins Friday
Don’t Get Locked Up After The Ball Drops STATEWIDE — For most of us, the new year marks a time for reflection and growth — not the beginning of a series of penalties levied because of a DUI arrest. From Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) […]
Holiday Parties DUI Enforcement Arrests 552 Impaired Drivers
STATEWIDE — In an effort keep Colorado roads safe during early holiday celebrations, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies recently concluded the Holiday Parties DUI enforcement as part of The Heat Is On campaign. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 12, officers arrested 552 impaired […]
Commissioners Receive Update on Community Corrections Project
Doug Carrigan and his brother, local contractor, Mark Carrigan met with the Prowers County Commissioners to provide an update on Doug Carrigan’s planned community corrections facility. It will be housed in the refurbished WPA buildings on East Maple Street in Lamar. Within the past six weeks, a brand new, green metal roof was installed […]
Statewide Storm to Impact Motorists Beginning this Afternoon
Statewide – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is encouraging motorists to consider traveling home earlier in the day today as winter storm conditions move into the state. Flash freezing conditions are a major concern as many of the interstates and highways may see rain that will quickly turn to snow or ice as temperatures are expected […]
Lamar Police Make Drug Related Arrest
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Lamar Police Department were notified of a possible drug transaction which was going to occur in the City of Lamar. Officers set up surveillance based on the caller’s information. Officers contacted Rosalinda Jurado, 32, of Walsh, CO, and arrested her for possession with […]
Private Property Trespass and Vandalism Part of Police Update
The act of designating a thief as a trespasser has become an important tool of the Lamar Police Department. According to Chief Kyle Miller, the practice began two years ago as a means to combat degrees of intersecting crime, eventually relating to illegal drug sales in the community. Miller briefed the Lamar City Council on […]
Police Investigating Vandalism Events
In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 26, 2016, officers from the Lamar Police Department located several vehicles and residences which were vandalized with offensive graffiti in the Mayhew Drive area. Officers were also advised of several businesses which had windows broken in the general area of the vandalized vehicles and residences. Officers and […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office Confiscates Half a Million in Marijuana Bust
On the early morning of Thursday, December 1st, 2016, The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office was able to contact a semi-tractor trailer for a traffic infraction at approximately mile marker 58 on Hwy 287, south of Lamar. After issuing a written warning for the infraction, the driver gave consent for a search. The Sheriff’s Office was […]
Spate of Counterfeit Bills Being Noticed in the Community
Counterfeit bills are showing up among Lamar retail stores this month. Daily summation reports from the Lamar Police Department and Prowers County Sheriff’s Office have indicated one or two events for the past several weeks; perhaps as many as a dozen have been reported since the first discovery of false currency. Retailers are impacted […]
Outpouring of Generosity Aids Toys for Tots CSP Campaign
“The level of local generosity is really enjoyable to see,” explained CSP officer, J.W. Branniman this past Friday, November 25th. For the fourth year, the Colorado State Patrol has hosted a ‘Pack the Cruiser’ campaign to raise funds for the local Toys for Tots event. Patrol cars and a van are parked at Walmart in […]
CSP Investigates Single-Car Highway Fatality
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on Hwy 350 approximately 15 miles east of Trinidad Colorado. The crash occurred on Friday, 11/25/2016 at approximately 0150 (1:50am) hours. A Jeep Cherokee was traveling westbound on Hwy 350 when the driver lost control of the Jeep. The Jeep traveled off the right […]
