All Entries Tagged With: "Lamar Police Department"
Fire Department Incident Reports October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 23 At 11:43 am on October 23, fire personnel were dispatched to 702 East Oak Street in Lamar on report of a possible structure fire. Prowers County Dispatch advised fire personnel that the occupants had stated they had heavy smoke in the basement in which there should be no fire load. Upon arrival […]
Lamar Police Apprehend Fleeing Suspect
On October 16, 2013 at approximately 10:30 A.M. officers attempted to contact a vehicle in the 300 block of East Olive Street. The driver of the vehicle, Mateo Cabello, 25, attempted to elude officers and parked the vehicle in the 500 block of Wilson Place after a short vehicle pursuit. Cabello exited the vehicle […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 17, 2013
Thursday, October 10 At 7:26 am on October 10, fire personnel were dispatched to a smoke detector activation located at 322 South Main Street in Lamar at the Alamo Apartments. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found no outward signs of a fire, and upon examination of the fire system it was found to […]
Child Eats Medical Marijuana Food, Adult Charged
On September 28, 2013, officers from the Lamar Police Department, responded to the 400 block of Kendall Drive for a report of a young child under the influence of marijuana. Through an investigation involving the Prowers County Department of Social Services and the Lamar Police Department, it was determined that medicinal marijuana baked goods were […]
Two in Custody on Child Abuse Case
Media Release On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, detectives and officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 400 block of Kendall Drive, for a report of an infant suffering from child abuse. Officers observed numerous injuries to the child that were not consistent with the statements provided by the victim’s mother and her significant […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 8, 2013
Tuesday, October 1 At 5:53 pm on October 1, fire personnel were dispatched to 411 North 1st Street in Lamar on report of arcing, shorted electrical equipment. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found all occupants outside the house. They entered the building and found an outlet above the sink. Using a non contact […]
Fire Department Incident Reports September 30, 2013
Saturday, September 28 At 12:40 pm on September 28, fire personnel were dispatched to 702 South 12th Street in Lamar on report of a possible structure fire in an abandoned house where kids were playing with fire. Initial dispatch was to the area of West Walnut and South 13th Streets but was rerouted to South […]
Public Hearing on North Gateway Park Annexation Scheduled by City Council
The annexation of the Valco Pond area, or North Gateway Park into the City of Lamar, was discussed by the council and City Administrator, John Sutherland. A petition of annexation of the 108.13 acres will be reviewed during a public hearing set for Monday, October 14. The city was deeded the property by Valco […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21 At 2:36pm on Wednesday, August 21, fire personnel were dispatched to South Main Street and Lynn Street in Lamar on report of a two vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found an accident in the northbound lanes of Main Street. A Chevy pickup with damage to the […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 20, 2013
Monday, August 19 At 10:18 am on August 19, fire personnel were dispatched to 1407 South 9th Street on report of a gas leak in the alley behind the residence. The Lamar Police Department were on the scene to secure the entrances to the alley. It appeared as though a pickup struck the meter with its […]
Council Approves Beer Garden Events, LPD-LFD-EMT Staff Praised
The Lamar City Council held a pair of public hearings on special event permits for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce during its August 12 meeting. Both were approved. The permits allow for a beer garden on Saturday, September 20 for the Pedal the Plains bike event coming to town for an overnight visit. The beer […]
Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested
On August 6, 2013 officers from the Lamar Police Department received information from the Granada Police Department about a sex offender living in Lamar who did not register as required. Officers were advised the individual Steven Hildebrant, 30, recently moved to Lamar. An investigation was conducted which included contacting agencies in Texas, Oklahoma, and the […]
1st Responders Treated to BBQ at Juniper Village in Lamar
Several dozen members of the Lamar Fire and Police Departments and EMS responders were treated to a pulled pork BBQ with all the fixings at Juniper Village on South 10th Street in Lamar this past Wednesday evening, July 17. Juniper Village director, Sharon Felton said this was simply a means of showing their appreciation to […]
Counterfeit Money Being Spread Around Lamar
Lamar Police Press Release The Lamar Police Department is currently investigating several acts of individuals utilizing counterfeit United States currency to purchase items at local businesses. The denominations range from $5.00 to $100.00. Officers have arrested one individual for the possession of counterfeit bills and are looking into several more individuals who may be […]
Update on McClave Bank and Vehicle Robbery
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. They are being held at the Prowers County Jail, awaiting the arrival of the FBI which is taking over […]
Suspects in McClave Bank Robbery Apprehended
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. The Sheriff’s office did confirm that at least one of the suspects was armed. The car, a light colored […]
Community Alert Regarding Attempted Sexual Assault
MEDIA RELEASE The Lamar Police Department would like to issue a community alert after an attempted sexual assault in Willow Creek Park during the late evening hours of Tuesday, June 25th. The reported incident occurred in Willow Creek Park after the victim had completed a walk, in and around the park. The victim physically resisted the attacker […]
Fire Department Incident Reports June 5, 2013
Friday, May 31 At 8:54 pm on Friday, May 31, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a gasoline or other flammable liquid spill at 1107 South Main Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found approximately two gallons of gasoline around the #2 pump and a red Ford pickup leaving. The driver […]
LPD and County Sheriff’s Department Nab Armed Robbery Suspect
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at approximately 2:32 AM, officers from the Lamar Police Department and deputies from the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of East Olive Street on report of an armed robbery. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office spotted a male running in the area and a perimeter was set […]
Police Alert Public to Banking Computer/Cellphone Scam
FRAUDULENT TEXT MESSAGES ARE BEING SENT TO RESIDENTS A recent scam has been circulating around the community of Lamar. The scam includes receiving a text message from “Compass Bank” with a number to call. When a person calls, they are asked to press “1” to renew their debit card. After this the person is asked […]