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Colorado Laws & Crosswalk Safety
The men and women of the Lamar Police Department would like to remind the motoring public that Colorado law requires drivers to yield the right of way to a pedestrian who is crossing a roadway in a crosswalk. There have been a couple of close calls recently involving pedestrians attempting to cross Main Street. One […]
Heroin Confiscated in Lamar Drug Bust, Five Arrested
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at 310 North 9th Street in Lamar after an investigation into the distribution of narcotics. Approximately 5.6 grams of heroin, approximately one pound of marijuana, and numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia were located in the residence. […]
DEA Assists in Destruction of 1,197 Marijuana Plants from Haswell
Following a January 4 raid by the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office in which nearly 1,200 marijuana plants were discovered, the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant on January 8 at the same home in Haswell, Colorado. The earlier warrant resulted in the arrest of Joseph Capone, 43 and Philip Marra, 48, who […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report, December 2013
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 208 calls in December, 2013. The numbers may have been down a bit due to the holiday schedule as Lamar had 116 calls with 50 jail related and 8 for warrant arrests; the County had 62 calls with eleven for traffic accidents and four for civil disputes; […]
2014 DUI Enforcement Kicks Off with 431 Arrests
Fewer alcohol-related fatalities continues as goal for CDOT and law enforcement STATEWIDE—New Year’s Eve celebrations quickly turned sour for many users of Colorado roadways who chose to ring in 2014 by driving impaired. Preliminary reports indicate that 431 people were arrested for DUI during the New Year’s Eve enforcement period in conjunction with the […]
Lamar Police Seeking Public’s Help on Assault Case
Media Release from Lamar, CO Police Department The Lamar Police Department would like to request the assistance of the public in locating Justin Orozco who has an active warrant for the assault of a police officer that occurred on January 8, 2014. Orozco is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07” tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds, […]
Manhunt Underway for Assault Suspect in Lamar
A manhunt that began Wednesday night in Lamar continues today as local law officials continue their search for the suspect. A press release is expected later today from the Lamar Police Department, but unofficial reports indicate an altercation occurred between a Lamar Police Officer and the suspect at the Tank and Tummy at 1407 South Main […]
Local Law Officials Warn of Krokodil, Corrosive Drug Sold as Heroin (warning: graphic photo)
Concerns about the use of heroin in the Lamar community are bad enough, but the Lamar Police Department has sources that indicate a more deadly drug being sold as heroin, Krokodil, is now being introduced to the area. It’s being manufactured similar to methamphetamine and Krokodil uses codeine as an ingredient, but it’s mixed with […]
1,200 Marijuana Plants Seized in Haswell, Two Arrested
(HASWELL, COLORADO) The Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Saturday morning (January 4, 2014) at a home in Haswell, Colorado, where an estimated 1,200 marijuana plants were discovered. Two people, who are not believed to be Colorado residents, were arrested and transported to the Bent County Jail. Their names and a full list […]
CDOT says Drugs and Driving Don’t Mix
Recreational Marijuana Legal, Impaired Driving Not Colorado DUI Laws Include Marijuana Impaired Driving STATEWIDE—As marijuana becomes available for recreational use throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) remind motorists that it is illegal to drive while impaired by marijuana. Similar to alcohol, there is an established impairment […]
LPD Makes Local Counterfeit Currency Arrest
On Wednesday, January 1, 2014, the Lamar Police Department received calls concerning counterfeit currency being passed at local businesses in Lamar. Officers were able to identify a suspect from witnesses information and video surveillance as Billi Jo Rider, W/F age 35, of Wiley. Officers made application for and were granted a search warrant to search […]
Lamar Police Make Two Drug Arrests
Friday, December 27, 2013 at approximately 2:30 pm, Officers of the Lamar Police Department served a search warrant in the 500 block of West Washington Street. The search warrant was in regards to information concerning the sales of narcotics. Officers arrested Camilla Grey (26) of Lamar for Child Abuse, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of […]
Lamar Police Arrest Suspect on Multiple Charges
On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at approximately 0717 (7:17am) hours, Lamar Police Officers responded to the 800 block South 9th Street, on a report of a male subject breaking out a window and entering a residence. Officer observed the suspect vehicle of Damien Sena 32 of Lamar, parked at the residence and had previous knowledge […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, November 2013
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department responded to 251 service calls this past November, 2013. The City of Lamar had 127 calls, followed by the County with 85; Holly had 29 calls and Wiley had five. Lamar posted 44 jail related calls and 13 for warrant arrests, as well as 32 calls for serving papers and […]
Police Make Arrest on Criminal Mischief Charges
On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Officers of the Lamar Police Department responded to the area of 6th Street and South Pearl on the report of an individual defacing a power box. Upon Officers arrival they contacted Adam M. Olivas, age 19, in the proximity of a power box which had been the target of […]
Thanksgiving Brings Increased Turkey Consumption, DUI Enforcement
“Drink and Don’t Drive” this Thanksgiving to avoid an even costlier holiday season STATEWIDE—Soon families will be gathering, turkeys will be roasting and wine will be flowing throughout Colorado in celebration of another Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving is a time for rest and relaxation for some, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol […]
Vandals Deface Historic Lamar Property
MEDIA RELEASE Lamar Police Department Information Concerning Vandalism to Buildings Recently a Historic Building owned by the Lamar Community College was defaced by the use of spray paint on the building. The building is located in the 800 block of East Maple Street, referred to as WPA Building or the old Neoplan Dorms. […]
Lamar Resident Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges
Press Release from Lamar Police Department John Dosie Salazar of Lamar, Colorado was recently found guilty on charges of sexual assault. The Lamar Police Department and Prowers County Department of Social Services began an investigation in 2012 into allegations of sexual assault by a person in a position of trust and criminal attempt, against […]
Local Civic Group Preparing for Heroin Problems in Prowers County
Area medical doctors and professionals, Prowers Medical Group, High Plains Community Health Center, Lamar School District, Prowers County Sheriff’s Office, Lamar Police Department, area treatment facilities and local government want to bring to the attention of local citizens that HEROIN has come to Lamar and Prowers County. This is a drug that has the […]
Lamar Police – County Sheriff Establish Tip Line for Public
The Lamar Police Department and the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office have established an anonymous tip line for the public to provide information. The information provided by the caller will be used to help solve crimes which are being committed within the city and county. The information which is provided by the citizens can relate […]