With a rash of accidents attributed to distracted driving occurring across the state, The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a “Killer Habit” ad campaign to shine light on the issue. Last year in Colorado nearly 16,000 distracted driving accidents occurred, Continue reading
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Don’t Participate In This “Killer Habit”
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Report Suspicious Fire Activity
The U.S. Forest service is actively investigating five suspicious fires that began last month in the Routt and Roosevelt National Forests. With these and other fires burning across the state U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement officials are asking the public to report any suspicious activity on public lands to their local law enforcement. Anyone with Continue reading
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Tagged activity, fire, frie tips, law enforcement, prevention, report, suspicious, US Forest Service
Kentucky Man Leads Wyoming Officers on High Speed Chase
A pursuit that spanned three counties and 185 miles on Interstate 80 yesterday ended safely west of Laramie, Wyoming. Yesterday afternoon, Wyoming law enforcement received information that a stolen car was traveling on I-80 near Rock Springs. Shortly after, a Sweetwater County Deputy spotted the stolen car about 11 miles east Continue reading
Steamboat Hires New Police Chief
Steamboat has hired a new police chief. Cory Christensen was announced yesterday as the City’s new Chief of Police. Christensen comes from Fort Collins, where he currently serves as Assistant Chief of Police. He has over 26 years of law enforcement experience, and in addition to his current position has served as a Patrol Continue reading
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Tagged Assistant Chief of Police, Cory Christensen, Deputy Chief for Information Services, Fort Collins, Internal Affairs Sergeant, Investigations Lieutenant, K9 Unit Commander, law enforcement, Patrol Deputy, police chief, Sergeant of Major Crimes Unit, Steamboat, SWAT Commander, Watch Commander
Meeker Wildlife Officer Given Prestigious Award
Bailey Franklin, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager from Meeker, has been named the agency’s 2014 John D. Hart Wildlife Officer of the Year. The prestigious award is given yearly to an officer that exemplifies the qualities of it’s namesake – a well-rounded game warden that possesses deep knowledge and Continue reading
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Tagged Bailey Franklin, biology, cattle rancher, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager, CPW Director Bob Broscheid, Craig, game warden, John D. Hart Wildlife Officer of the Year, law enforcement, leadership, Meeker, poacher, science, social mores
Statement from MCHS on Brief Lockdown Friday Morning
“Shortly before 10:00 this morning law enforcement was notified of a possible firearm in a vehicle on the High School campus. The High School immediately went into shelter in place. Law enforcement investigated and it was determined that the firearm was accidentally Continue reading
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Wyoming Residents Charged in Drug Bust
A recent joint Wyoming law enforcement drug sweep resulted in multiple arrests and drug, money, and car seizures. Four search warrants were executed and four drug-related arrests were made. Seized in total was about four ounces of methamphetamine, 3.5 grams of heroin, over $3,500 in cash, and a car. 39 year old Michael Continue reading
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Tagged Amber Garcia, Bryan Noyes, drug sweep, drug-related arrests, Green River, heroin, Kimberly Smith, law enforcement, methamphetamine, Michael Maestas, Rock Springs, search warrants, South Jordan, Utah, Wyoming
Trail Projects to Receive Grants
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will provide grants of $6.18 million in 2015 and 2016 for trails projects. The grants go to a variety of projects in all areas of the state, including new construction, trail maintenance, signage, education, law enforcement and equipment purchases. Around the state, grants for 2015 and 2016 for multi- Continue reading
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Tagged Colorado Parks and Wildlife, education, equipment purchases, federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, federal recreation trails program, grants, Great Outdoors Colorado, Howelson Hill, law enforcement, new construction, Northwest Colorado, off-highway vehicle registrations fees, Rio Blanco County, signage, State Forest State Park, trail maintenance, trails projects, Yampa Valley Trailriders
Vehicle of Person of Interest in Routt County Murder Found
Law enforcement looking for Cole Pollard have found the vehicle he was last known to be driving near Trappers Lake. The 21-year old Pollard is a person of interest in the homicide investigation of 22 year old Patricia Richmond. Richmond’s body was found tied up in a home in Clark Monday night. Last night, the Routt County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle fitting the description of the one Pollard was believed to be Continue reading
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Local Officials Promote Fireworks Safety
As the 4th of July Holiday approaches law enforcement officials are reminding residents to play it safe when it comes to fireworks. Not only can many fireworks be dangerous, but most are illegal in Colorado. If it leaves the ground or explodes, it is not legal. Even legal fireworks can pose safety hazards. Health experts say sparklers Continue reading
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Fireworks Should be Left to Professionals
Fireworks during the Fourth of July are often the highlight of the holiday. However, accidents involving consumer fireworks also cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year. In addition, two out of five fires reported on that day are started by fireworks, more than for any other cause. Law Enforcement and fire officials Continue reading
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Wyoming Sheriff Warns of Resurgent Tax Scam
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office yesterday issued a warning about a resurgent “delinquent taxes scam” circulating once again throughout the county. Sheriff Mike Lowell said his office has been contacted by people in Rock Springs and Green River who have received telephone calls from people claiming to be agents Continue reading
