All Entries in the "Law Enforcement" Category
Sheriff Conducts Local Drug Arrest Following Investigation
The Drug Task Force comprised of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa and Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Offices, have been conducting drug operations over the course of the last year. This arrest is the outcome of one of the investigations. On Monday, 11-21-16, the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office was able to obtain an arrest warrant for Dashiel Bryant, […]
Pack The Patrol Car- Toy Drive
The Colorado State Patrol will be holding the 4rd Annual Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car on November 25, 2016 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Walmart stores in La Junta and Lamar. Just look for the patrol cars parked near the store entrance. The Colorado State Patrol is challenging you to […]
Sheriff’s Deputies Find Drugs in Traffic Stop
On Sunday, 11-6-16 at approximately 0136 hours, (1:36am) a Prowers County Sheriff’s Deputy contacted a male driver in Holly for speed. During the stop the driver was unable to present a valid proof of insurance. Deputy issued the summons for Speed and No Proof of Insurance. The vehicle was to be towed due to having […]
Police, Pizza and Kids
Several middle and high school students from Lamar enjoyed a Pizza Hut lunch break Thursday with Lamar Police Chief Kyle Miller, School Resource Offier, Cory Forgue and several other officers. Each of the students had been selected by teachers at their schools based on academic and general daily performances to qualify as a Student of […]
Thanksgiving DUI Enforcement Begins
STATEWIDE — As Thanksgiving motorists flock Colorado roads to celebrate with friends and family, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies will ramp up enforcement efforts to protect the public and keep Colorado roads safe. The effort is part of the ongoing The Heat Is […]
Lamar Council Okays Police-Fire Department Equipment Upgrades
The Lamar City Council approved a request for a software program to aid in police investigations. Police Chief, Kyle Miller, explained the free program from Tracers Information Specialists will provide access to public records and data sources to qualified organizations. Chief Miller explained, “The information will only be used for investigations by the department. The […]
New Roof Going Up at WPA Site on East Maple Street
A new roof is being installed on the former WPA buildings on East Maple Street in Lamar by Carrigan Excavation, the site of future community corrections facility planned to be in operation by 2017. A construction crew is removing old shingles, most of which are dating back to when the facility was first built during […]
LPD Provides Community Drug Update
If you take and slice 1/16th of an inch off a rubber eraser from a pencil, it would be the approximate size of the 0.2 grams of black tar heroin held by Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller in this photo. “The street value of a tenth of a gram of heroin is $10, so we’re […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to Meet November 17-18 in Lamar
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will receive briefings on a variety of topics, including financial sustainability and the reissue and refund policy of big-game licenses at its November meeting in Lamar. The meeting is slated to begin at 8 a.m. on Nov. 17 and adjourn at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18, at the CPW […]
Lamar Police Make Arrest, Take Drugs Off the Streets
MEDIA RELEASE On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, officers received information about illegal drug activity in the 100 block of North 5th Street. After investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for the residence, located at 101 North 5th Street. Officers conducted the search warrant and located approximately 61 grams of methamphetamine, 22 grams of cocaine, 5 grams […]
Two Arrested in Local Drug Bust
On Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 1:30 pm officers from the Lamar Police Department along with a Colorado Department of Corrections Parole Officer completed a home visit in the 1800 block of South 10th Street in Lamar. Officers located numerous items of drug paraphernalia in the residence during the visit. Officers secured the residence and […]
City Council Discusses Variety of Agenda Items
Sean Lirley and Wayne Stiles have both served on the City of Lamar Building Codes/Variance Boards in the past and the council voted to recommend their appointment for continued membership. On a similar matter, with the resignation of Howard Hobbs from the Lamar Utilities Board, a vacancy opened for his term expiring August 2018. The […]
Two Injured in Baca County Highway Accident
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 6:30 am, Colorado State Patrol responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Baca CR j, 0.7 miles west of Baca CR 15. The crash location was approximately 10 miles west of Campo on CR J. The 2006 Dodge pickup, driven by 20 year old Braelen Fisher of […]
Campaign Signs forbidden on State Right-of-Way
Rules of the Road: Signs unlawful & unsafe DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding supporters of candidates and issues that campaign signs are not permitted in the state’s right-of-way. In addition, placing real estate or other types of signs in state right of way is illegal. “Federal and state laws prohibit […]
LCC Bolsters Sexual Assault Prevention Practices with Haven
(Pueblo, Colorado – October 20, 2016) – On Wednesday, October 19, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman met with students and educators from several higher education institutions to launch a new program to provide critical sexual assault prevention education to colleges and universities around Colorado. Through funding provided by the Attorney General’s Office, the Haven-Understanding Sexual […]
