All Entries in the "Law Enforcement" Category
Trooper’s Corner from Colorado State Patrol
Trooper’s Corner Trooper John W. Bronniman Right Lane or Left Lane? Frequently we are asked the question: “If there are two lanes for the same direction of travel, which one can I drive in?” To answer the question, we have to define the lanes and explain some possible circumstances. Lane Definitions: If there […]
Granada Resident Dies in One Vehicle Accident
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a one vehicle traffic accident that occurred on Prowers County Road 196 at approximately mile post 33. At approximately 1030 last night (April 18, 2013), a 1991 Buick sedan was traveling east bound on Prowers County Road 196, approximately 15 miles east of Lamar, when the vehicle traveled off […]
Sign Ups Underway for Lamar Police Citizens Academy
Do you want to ride along with a police officer or spend a shift with the ambulance crew? How about participating in a simulated Shoot Don’t Shoot training session, or taking part in a high angle operation with the fire department? Maybe you just want to learn more about public safety in our community. The […]
State to Granada on Landfill-Correct It or Close It
Granada Trustee Jerene DeBono led an open meeting for local residents, Wednesday, April 10, informing them of the changes needed at the Granada landfill as mandated by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, based on a site inspection several months ago. DeBono said there were about 19 deficiencies requiring correction and some of those […]
Thunderstorms, Hail, Tornado Potential and Red Flag Day for Prowers County Today
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL…EAST CENTRAL…SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST COLORADO. DAY ONE…TODAY AND TONIGHT (April 8, 2013) A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING OVER KIOWA AND NORTHERN PROWERS COUNTY. STRONG SHEAR AND MODEST INSTABILITY WILL LEAD TO ROTATING STORMS…WITH GREATER […]
Repairs Underway at Higbee Shooting Range
The Mike Higbee Shooting Range, just east of Lamar on Highway 50, will be closed to the pubic until April 22, while the site undergoes improvements. Kevin Kasmarak, Wildlife Technician with the Division of Parks and Wildlife said renovations to the kid’s fishing pond have been concluded at this point, but repairs are still underway […]
LPD Has Early Morning Meth Bust
Press Release: On Friday, April 05, 2013 at approximately 0153 hours, officers of the Lamar Police Department contacted Sydney Moran, 26, of Lamar, at the intersection of South 7th Street and West Olive Street for a traffic violation. Officers obtained permission from the driver to allow a drug detection K-9 to sniff the vehicle. K9 […]
Granada Police Department’s New Officer
MaryAnn Lingle was sworn in as the newest officer for the community of Granada, Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 am. Officer Lingle will perform police duties but for a period of time, Granada Police Chief, David Dougherty will be with her during all contacts. The FTO training will be approximately six to eight […]
Two Injured in Tractor/Car Collision
The Colorado State Patrol is investigated a traffic accident that involved an implement of husbandry (farm equipment) and a passenger vehicle. The location of the accident was Prowers County road 8 and Prowers County road RR approximately 7 miles north of Lamar, CO. Both vehicles were northbound on County road 8. The farm tractor was […]
Commissioners Discuss Road Closing Protocols, ADA Restroom Compliance
Captain Lawrence Hilton of the Colorado State Patrol and Troop 2C in southeast Colorado paid a courtesy call on the commissioners. The commissioners took the opportunity to ask what state department had the authority to close the highways into the county when weather conditions made for unsafe travel. Hilton replied that to his knowledge, […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, February 2013
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 272 calls for service this past February, 2013. Lamar posted 155 calls, followed by 81 from the County, 37 from Holly and 15 from Wiley. Sixty of the Lamar calls were jail-related with eight warrant arrests noted, two for drugs and one for theft. The County had 24 […]
481 Arrested for DUI Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Those Who Pushed Their Luck Are Facing Serious Consequences STATEWIDE—The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Heat Is On campaign spread the important message for revelers to designate a sober driver over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, with many heeding that call. Even so, 481 Coloradans were arrested for DUI over the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, […]
Fatal Crash on Highway 160
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash resulting in one fatality that occurred on Colorado 160, 40 miles east of Trinidad. A 1995 Ford 150 was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane of Colorado 160. The Ford collided head-on with a semi tractor trailer. The semi was traveling eastbound on Colorado 160 in […]
Two Car Fatal Crash on High 287 in Baca County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle crash involving one fatality that occurred on Colorado 287, about 13 miles south of Springfield. At approximately 12:30AM on Friday, 03-22-13, a 2004 Dodge Sprinter Van was northbound on Colorado 287 when it collided with a southbound 2005 Freightliner tractor and trailer driven by Rupinder […]
Granada Trustees Review Landfill Upgrade Options
An assessment of improvements to the Granada landfill will be reviewed in Denver Tuesday, March 19. The Compliance Meeting was called by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment and will be attended locally by Granada Trustee Jerene DeBono, Keith Siemsen from the Prowers County Health and Environment Department and County Commissioner, Wendy Buxton-Andrade. DeBono […]
City Closer to Accepting Valco Pond Acreage
The Valco property is almost but not quite ready to be transferred to the City of Lamar. It had been hoped that the 100 acre-plus site could have been transferred before the end of 2012. With the mayor’s signature on the mineral permit, the property and some of the reclamation responsibilities will fall to the […]
SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR-Community Notification Bulletin
Lamar Police Department 505 South Main Street Lamar, Co 81052 719-336-4341 Bulletin #2 – 03/1/13 The Lamar Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Colorado Revised Statues 16-13-901 through 16-13-905, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when the offender has been determined to be […]
Water Supplies, Storm Alerts Discussed at Community Conversation
Although the drought in southeast Colorado continues, the water supply from the City of Lamar well fields is in good shape, according to City Administrator, John Sutherland. “At this time, we’re not anticipating a need for any water use restrictions for the coming summer,” he told the Community Conversation audience at the Lamar Foursquare Life […]
Abling Now Faces 1st Degree Murder Charges in Connection to Alba Death
Marla Abling is now facing a probable cause, first degree murder charge with intent, in connection with the January 23 death of 45-year-old Lamar resident Rory Alba, upgraded from the original charge of second degree murder. The more severe charge followed the gathering of additional information which was presented to the D.A. by the […]
Eads Resident Dies in Cheyenne County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a traffic crash involving two vehicles that resulted in one fatality in Cheyenne County, approximately 33 miles east of Hugo, CO. A 2011 Nissan Xterra was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane of Colorado 40. A 2013 Peterbilt, pulling a tanker trailer, was traveling eastbound at the same location. […]