LJPD Reports Arrest Made in June 5th Shooting Incident
LJPD Reports Arrest Made in June 5th Shooting Incident On 6-5-2023 at approximately 0116 hours Officers with the La Junta Police Department were dispatched to the area of 7th St. and Rice Ave. for the report of a domestic disturbance. During the i...
Read More InfoCity of Rocky Ford Announces McDonagh as New Police Chief
City of Rocky Ford Announces McDonagh as New Police Chief City of Rocky Ford New Police Chief After a highly competitive selection and recruitment process, the City of Rocky Ford announces the appointment of its new Police Chief, Sean McDonagh eff...
Read More InfoLJPD Reports on 7th & Carson Two-Vehicle Accident
LJPD Reports on 7th & Carson Two-Vehicle Accident On 06/04/2023, La Junta Police Officers responded to 7th and Carson Ave. After completing a thorough investigation, officers determined that the driver of the at-fault vehicle was traveling nor...
Read More InfoLa Junta Police Department Responds to 9,634 Calls Year to Date
La Junta Police Department Responds to 9,634 Calls Year to Date The La Junta Police Department has responded to 9,634 calls this year, 467 of which were traffic stops. If people see something they are encouraged to sign a complaint. It is importan...
Read More InfoMan Dies While Fleeing Colorado State Patrol Traffic Stop
Man Dies While Fleeing Colorado State Patrol Traffic Stop ( JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO) - On Thursday morning, June 1, 2023, at approximately 1:50 A.M. a Colorado State Trooper observed a vehicle driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Colorad...
Read More InfoColorado State Patrol Responds to Eleven Fatal Crashes in Six Days
Eleven Fatalities in Six Days Colorado Troopers Want Drivers and Pedestrians to Stay Focused on the Roads (COLO) – Since Saturday, May 27 through June 1, 2023, the Colorado State Patrol has responded to eleven fatal crash incidents around th...
Read More InfoProwers Sheriff Arrests Two in Holly Homicide on May 31, 2023
The Prowers County Sheriff's Office received a call of Harassment at 734 W. Colorado St, Holly, Colorado on 5-31-2023 at approximately 1748 hours. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted parties involved. Neither of the parties wanted to cooperate...
Read More InfoLJPD Makes Arrest After 2nd High Speed Pursuit Ends on Foot
LJPD Makes Arrest After 2nd High Speed Pursuit Ends on Foot "Thursday afternoon, the La Junta Police Department responded to multiple calls about a grey or white Dodge pickup driving recklessly in La Junta." "Officers attempted to contact the vehi...
Read More InfoLa Junta Police Department Seeking Info in Belleview Ave. Vehicle Trespass
La Junta Police Department Seeking Info in Belleview Ave. Vehicle Trespass Officers with the La Junta Police Department are looking for help in identifying the suspect of a vehicle trespass in the 1500 block of Belleview Ave that took place on May...
Read More InfoColorado State Patrol Recovers Stolen Car From Timpas Wildlife Area
Colorado State Patrol Recover Stolen Car From Timpas Wildlife Area On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:56 PM the Colorado State Patrol responded to a report that a potentially stolen vehicle had been found submerged in Timpas Creek at the Timpas State ...
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