All Entries Tagged With: "Lamar Police Department"
Bomb Threat at Parkview Elementary School
Lamar Police responded to a bomb threat detected this morning (9/28) on a playground bench at Parkview Elementary School. Parkview Principal, Diane Nye, said the message was brought to her attention by a student, and at that point, 7:55am, she alerted the police and had the school evacuated using the school fire alarm. Lamar […]
Former Officer Arrested in Sexual Assault Case
SEXUAL ASSAULT ARREST (Lamar Police Department Release) On Tuesday, 09/27/2011, a warrant was issued for Darryl Lingle, age 27 in Prowers County District Court for Two (2) counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. The charges stemmed from an investigation initiated by the Lamer Police Department and […]
DOC Escapee Caught
Release from Lamar Police Department Sunday, September 18, 2011, officers from the Lamar Police Department, with assistance from the Colorado State Patrol, arrested Jesus Fernandez, 24, of Lamar for escape from the Colorado Department of Corrections. The officers also arrested Jessie Martinez, 37, for aiding the escape of Fernandez. Fernandez was returned […]
Suspect Arrested in Check Fraud Case
Lamar Police Press Release: A reported case of check fraud recently led to the arrest of a 21 year old Lamar resident. Amanda Archuleta was arrested on September 18th after an arrest warrant was issued in the case. An arrest warrant was issue for Fraud, Forgery, Theft, Criminal Impersonation and Possession of a Forged Device. Amanda […]
Sexually Violent Predator Meeting Scheduled for Lamar
Lamar Police Notification The Lamar Police Department will have a public meeting about a Sexually Violent Predator coming into Lamar. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 6pm in the Cultural Events Center located at 102 East Parmenter Street. All citizens are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be conducted […]
Kansas Rape Suspect Found in Lamar
Press Release: Lamar Police Department On Wednesday, 07-27-11, Officers of the Lamar Police Department were contacted by the Liberal Kansas Police Department in reference to a subject wanted in their city on the charge of rape. Kansas authorities believed the suspect was in Lamar. Lamar PD Officers conducted a residence check in the 1000 block […]
Candle Cause of Sunday House Fire in Lamar
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin – Click on a picture to see a larger image. A candle left burning on a desk, ignited in a bedroom in the 200 Block of South 12th Street in Lamar Sunday afternoon, July 24. The Lamar Fire and Police Departments and EMT’s responded to the call […]
Granada Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Press Release Clifford Eugene McMillan, 44 years of age from Granada, was arrested on July 4th on sexual assault charges. The Lamar Police Department received the call of a sexual assault and responded to the scene where Clifford McMillan was detained. Upon further investigation and evidence collection, Clifford McMillan was charged with sexual assault, […]
Lamar Police Make Drug Related Arrest
Press Release: On Friday, June 24, 2011, Lamar detectives and patrol officers arrested Bessie Marie Holloway, 40, of Lamar for a warrant resulting from the investigation of unlawfully distributing a Schedule II controlled substance, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and child abuse. As a result of the arrest Holloway is also facing an […]
Pedaling in High Style
Olivia Medina of Lamar was one of 14 youngsters who were put through their bike riding paces this past Saturday, June 25 at the pool parking lot at Willow Creek Park. The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department host an annual Bike Rodeo for youngsters up to the age of 12. Once a year, bike riders […]
Dry Spell Shuts Down Fireworks in Lamar
Press Release on Lamar Fireworks Ban Date: June 17, 2011 With the extremely dry conditions around Southeastern Colorado the fire danger is much greater than usual. We request the community’s cooperation in minimizing the potential for accidental fires in Lamar this Fourth of July. Although City of Lamar Ordinance Number 971 allows certain types […]
MEDIA RELEASE – SEXUAL ASSAULT
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at approximately 3:00 A.M. officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 600 block of North 13th Street on report of a sexual assault. Officers contacted the victim and witnesses on scene. The victim, an adult female, and witnesses both identified Sonny Gazotti as being the suspect in the […]