Durango Police Department

Rising tensions lead Durango baker to attack roommate with a rolling pin

A dispute about television volume underscored by unfinished household chores boils over

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fisherman attacked in Animas River by hammer-wielding man in Durango

Alleged attacker told police he wanted to hurt or kill someone

DATE: Jan 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos

DATE: Dec 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Potentially abandoned property is tagged and given 24 hours to be removed

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

Four areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drone helps find suspect hiding under cloak of darkness north of Durango

Aztec man accused of stealing pickup, leading police on chase

DATE: Nov 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police are looking for a few good women

Department wants at least 30% of its officers to be female by 2030

DATE: Nov 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel

Man is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn

DATE: Nov 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI fugitive captured during escape attempt in Durango area

Woman was in custody two days before making a break for it during hospital visit

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than $111,000 worth of bikes stolen so far this year in Durango

Thieves are targeting high-end bicycles from garages and car racks

DATE: Nov 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango undergoing ‘uptick’ in bike thefts

Police advise bicycle owners to be vigilant and take extra precautions

DATE: Oct 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are police dogs an effective crime-fighting tool, or have they had their day?

K-9 units are expensive, carry liabilities and might be outdone by drones

DATE: Oct 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News