All Entries Tagged With: "Lamar Police Department"
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Haz-Mat Training Exercise at Fairgrounds
A simulated nerve gas outbreak exercise was conducted at the Prowers Fairgrounds Wednesday evening, March 21. Lamar Police set up temporary roadblocks to the entrances of the fairgrounds shortly before 7pm, while various emergency response teams conducted the training drill. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook explained the outline of the drill, saying the simulation reproduced […]
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 […]
Lamar City Council to Act on City Administrater/PJ Wilson Replacement
The Lamar City Council will make some decisions regarding future personnel following their 5:30pm executive session this Monday evening, March 12. Three candidates for councilman PJ Wilson’s Ward II seat will be interviewed in executive session. The deadline for submission of names was last Wednesday, March 7. Wilson is resigning from the council as he […]
Drug Bust on the Bus
Lamar Police Department Press Release On Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at about 12:13 PM, a Lamar Police K9 was used to check the Prestige Travel Bus in the 100 block of Holly Street. The Lamar Police K9 alerted to a seat and bag inside the bus. After an investigation officers arrested Casey Edward Loren (27) […]
Arrest Made in Purse Snatcher Case
On February 24, 2012 officers from the Lamar Police Department received information about the purse which was stolen as part of a robbery in the 200 block of South 6th Street on February 23, 2012. Officers were able to retrieve the purse and were able to identify a suspect in the case. Officers contacted Kenneth […]
Purse Snatching at Lamar Thriftway
According to Sean Oxley, one of the owners at Lamar Thriftway, an elderly lady had her purse stolen from her around 12:30 PM. She was just leaving the building to get a newspaper outside when someone came up on her from behind and grabbed her purse. The individual ran to the alley where an accomplice had apparently been waiting […]
Two Nabbed in Lamar Drug Bust
Lamar Police Department Press Release Officers contacted a vehicle in the 600 block of North Main Street after receiving a REDDI report on the vehicle. After investigation of the matter officers arrested Brian Gurule (19) of Lamar for DUID. Gurule is being held at the Prowers County Jail on a $1,000.00 bond. Officers also […]
Lingle Faces Charges of Stalking/Violating Restraining Order
Lamar Police Department Press Release Darrell Lingle faces additional charges of stalking and restraining order violation. On 12/24/2011 the Lamar Police Department responded to the 600 Blk of W. Washington St regarding a suspicious vehicle in the area. After what officers believed to be an initial attempt to elude them, Darrell L. Lingle, W/M, […]
Arrests Made in Mentally Disabled Mans Assault
Lamar Police Dept Press Release- Investigation concluded that Jeremy Hendricks of Granada was the victim of an Assault in Lamar on Nov. 15, 2011. The victim is a mentally disabled adult male with the mental culpability of a 4 year old according to family. On the above date he was provided intoxicants that impaired […]
Applications Still Open for LPD Citizen Academy
The Lamar Police Department is accepting applications to attend the 2012 Citizen Academy, which will be instructed by the employees of the Lamar Police Department and members of the judicial system. The Academy will begin on Thursday, January 12, 2012. The training will give the citizens of Lamar a general understanding of the daily duty […]
Snow Removal Efforts Continue
The familiar center lane of snow in many of Lamar’s roadways is being shoveled up and hauled off. With snow removal, first comes first. Get it scraped off the main roads and snow emergency routes and then deal with the secondary streets. Once that’s underway, the removal process begins. Crews were out on west Oak […]
Friday 5pm Whistle, Plus 10 Seconds
Not the best way to start the weekend this past Friday, as two vehicles smacked into each other at the Main Street intersection in downtown Lamar. There were no injuries, but the vehicles sustained approximately $2,200 damages. Because of the location, Main Street between Olive and Elm Street was blocked off to allow access […]
And the Scams Keep Coming
The Lamar Police Department was recently given information regarding a credit card scam involving a local business. Doctor Sean Oquest recently received an e-mail requesting an estimate for Chiropractic services for several individuals. The e-mail requested the services for workers of an off-shore oil refinery who were to be in Lamar on vacation. The e-mail […]
Citizen’s Academy Offered by Lamar Police Department
Beginning this January, the Lamar Police Department will begin classes to give Lamar residents an opportunity to better understand what it takes to become a law enforcement officer. Police Chief Gary McCrea said the department has already mailed letters to 20 civic groups and the City Council, to see if any members are interested in […]
Sexually Violent Predator Moves to Lamar
News that a sexually violent predator had moved to Lamar brought close to 100 citizens to an informational meeting at the Cultural Events Center this past Tuesday evening, September 27. Rodger A. Aldridge, age 31, was convicted of attempted sex assault on a female when she was under 15 years of age. The incident […]