All Entries in the "Law Enforcement" Category
Police Run Down Separate Burglary Suspect
Officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 200 block of West Poplar Street on May 10, 2012 at approximately 10:25 P.M. on report of an alarm. Officers found the building was broken into and property was taken along with damage inside the building. Officers were able to locate Irving Martinez, 23, of Lamar […]
Brief Chase Nabs Home Robbery Suspect
Officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 600 block of North 8th Street on May 11, 2012 at about 1:00 A.M. on report of a person attempting to enter a residence. Officers were able to located Benjamin Gonzales, 25, of Lamar in the area after a short foot pursuit. After investigation, officers arrested […]
Lamar Police Arrest Combative Suspect
On Wednesday, May 09, 2012 at approximately 11:00 pm, officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 300 block of West Beech Street for a suspicious female subject who was later identified as Casandra Bastian, 28 years of age. The officers contacted the subject who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and […]
Burglary Suspect Arrested in Lamar
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 officers responded to Colorado Mills on a report of a series of burglaries which occurred in the late month of April and early May. Officers were assisted by Colorado Mills staff with the use of video surveillance to identify a suspect. Officers and staff were able to gain a positive […]
As Spring Weather Revs Up, Stay Alert and Watch for Motorcycles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2012 May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month DENVER— With Colorado’s early spring weather, you may have noticed a lot more motorcycles on the roads, and that is why the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are reminding drivers to be extra alert to help save […]
Drug Arrest Press Release
Issued by Lamar Police Dapartment: Joseph Allen Clark, 37 from Lamar was arrested when officers from the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant in the 1000 Blk S. 8 Street. The search warrant was executed on Thursday, May 3, 2012 and obtained after an investigation developed information regarding Joseph Clark and narcotics trafficking. […]
Prowers County Courthouse Evacuation Drill Held
The April 30 evacuation drill at the Prowers County Courthouse had been scheduled more than a week before the Friday morning tornadoes struck the area, and in light of the potential consequences, just on weather alone, an exercise was a timely event. At 8:30am, few people were in the courthouse and the press release […]
Lamar Police Make Drug Bust on Distribution/Possession
Media Release On Thursday, April 19, 2012, officers from the Lamar Police Department’s Drug Task Force arrested Aaron Carl Westhoff, 19, of Lamar for unlawfully distributing a Schedule II controlled substance, as well as possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Several types of prescription medications, as well as […]
Drug Bust and Possible Drug Overdose
MEDIA RELEASE On Friday, April 20, 2012, Officers of the Lamar Police Department responded to the 900 block of S. Main St. on the report of a disturbance and a possible drug overdose. When Officers arrived on scene they contacted Armando Stephen Hernandez, age 33, of Lamar, who was reported to have been involved in […]
Wastewater Lift Station Needs Repairs, City Getting New K9 for Police Department
Higher than expected levels of hydrogen sulfide has caused excessive deterioration of the concrete wetwall at the city’s new wastewater lift station. The concrete is being damaged by agitation of the water as it spills into the headworks screen which causes a release of the corrosive gas. Eric Larson of the Farnsworth Group provided some […]
Planning for the Future at LCC Career Fair
Area students and adults alike had an opportunity to evaluate their future careers during this week’s annual Career Day, held at Lamar Community College. About thirty vendors, some from as far away as Pueblo and Kansas answered questions regarding their occupation’s requirements, benefits and opportunities at the LCC Wellness Center, Wednesday, April 18. Elizabeth Whitham, […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, March, 2012
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 295 calls for service for March, 2012. Lamar generated 153 calls, there were 25 for Holly, 15 in Wiley and 93 in the county at large. Fifty-seven of the Lamar calls were jail related and 20 resulted in warrant arrests. Holly reported four traffic accidents and related problems, […]
New Granada Trustees Assume Duties
New members of the Granada Town Board of Trustees took their places following their oath of office Wednesday night, April 11. C.W. DeForest replaced Lesli Baca as mayor and Glenn Otto and Andi Riddle were sworn in as new members, while Debra Choat and Martin Jensen were administered their oath as returning board members. […]
New Holly Trustees Begin Work
Two new members joined the Holly Town Board of Trustees for their first meeting, Wednesday, April 4. Frank Vazquez ran for re-election, garnering the most votes with 104. Holly had 339 residents registered to vote and 145 votes were cast during the election. Marty Campbell had 103 and Larry Sitt had 92 to gain the […]
Citizen’s Academy Students Conclude Training with Firearms Practice
“You do a lot more than just eat donuts.” “Now I know why so many police show up at the same call sometimes.” “I never realized you had to make so many decisions so quickly” “This lets me put a name to the face when I see you at work.” “Going through this course has […]
CSP Schedules Click it or Ticket Campaign April 2-8
DENVER – In an effort to increase seat belt use and save lives on rural Colorado roadways, the Colorado State Patrol and 21 rural law enforcement agencies in 49 counties are mobilizing for a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period, April 2 – 8. The enforcement is combined with a seat belt […]
Magazine Scam in Area
The Lamar Police Department has received reports of individuals attempting to sell magazines door to door. The magazine salespeople are stating that they are representing the Lamar Community College and the magazines will be given to service men and women stationed abroad. Lamar Community College officials advise that the college has not authorized anyone to […]
Record Number of Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies plan St. Patrick’s Weekend DUI Crackdown
DENVER, CO – A record 114 law enforcement agencies and Colorado State Patrol troops have filed plans to crack down on alcohol- and drug-impaired driving over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The official Heat Is On crackdown begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 16 and continues […]
Prowers County Sheriff February 2012 Report
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 301 calls for service this past February, with 158 from Lamar, 44 from Holly, 16 from Wiley and 76 from the county. Lamar reported seven DUI’s, eighteen warrant arrests, 49 jail related calls and four traffic accidents. There were five traffic accidents reported from Holly, one theft, two […]
Lamar Police Accepting 2nd Academy Applications
The Lamar Police Department is accepting applications to attend the second Citizen Academy of 2012, which will be instructed by the officers of the Lamar Police Department and members of the judicial system. The Academy will begin on May 10, 2012. The training will give the citizens of Lamar a general understanding of the daily […]