Suspect Arrested for Selling Fatal Fentanyl

A suspect has been arrested for selling illicit drugs that killed a Larimer County woman. On November 11, 2022, deputies responded to a call in the 5900 block of Palmer Court in unincorporated Larimer County/Fort Collins. An adult female was found deceased in her home by a relative. Crime scene investigators found no sign of foul play and located…

Published: Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 12:52pm Department: Sheriff

Community members donate rifle rated armor to Larimer County deputies

On Friday, April 21, 2023, Shield616 presented 50 Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Deputies with rifle-rated armor that has been generously donated by several members of our community. In total, the donation will protect 126 deputies who will receive the rifle armor that has been manufactured by a local Fort Collins company, Angel Armor.“This armor…

Published: Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 4:06pm Department: Sheriff

Nighttime closure and backcountry camping online reservations at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space begin May 1

Two planned management actions to improve operational sustainability at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (HTMOS) are complete with installation of an automatic gate at the main HTMOS trailhead, located at 6550 W. County Rd. 38E, and digitizing the open space’s backcountry campsite reservation method. The gate facilitates a daily partial nighttime…

Published: Mon Apr 24, 2023 - 12:52pm Department: Natural Resources

Mow Down Pollution Program

The Residential Program and Public Entity Grant Program are now open! Go to the Mow Down Pollution page to find out how you can get a voucher for $75- $150 off of new lawn and garden electric equipment. The Regional Air Quality Council has launched the Mow Down Pollution exchange program as part of their efforts to mitigate…

Published: Sun Apr 23, 2023 - 9:00am Department: Sustainability and Climate

**UPDATE** Death Investigation of Missing Glen Haven Man

On April 18, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to the area of Fox Creek Road in Glen Haven, Colorado for a death investigation. The decedent has been identified as Jerry ALLBRIGHT, age 53, of Glen Haven, Colorado. A forensic autopsy was performed at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Joe White, DO.  The cause and…

Published: Thu Apr 20, 2023 - 5:00pm Department: Coroner

Shooting suspect arrested

  On April 16, 2023 at approximately 8pm, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an address in the 4000-block of West Eisenhower for a report of a male that had been shot. The male told investigators he had been shot twice by the suspect Michael Barrett, DOB/012787. The victim said that earlier in the evening, he and Barrett had…

Published: Wed Apr 19, 2023 - 3:45pm Department: Sheriff

Notifications for vendors to offer quotes for requested goods, services to Larimer County now available

It’s now easier for businesses to learn about and offer quotes for goods and services needed by Larimer County departments with the county’s new Department Request for Quotes page for businesses and vendors. Interested parties can sign up to receive an email notification when a department chooses to publish a Request for Quote goods or services…

Published: Wed Apr 19, 2023 - 12:21pm Department: BOCC

NCDTF Dismantles Marijuana Trafficking Operation

After a year-long investigation, the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force dismantled a marijuana trafficking operation suspected of illegal nationwide distribution. In mid-April 2023, NCDTF investigators and local law enforcement partners served search warrants in five Fort Collins locations. They recovered approximately 1,000 live marijuana plants…

Published: Wed Apr 19, 2023 - 8:19am Department: Sheriff

Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child

A teacher has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a student. In January 2023, a former Cache La Poudre Middle School (CLP) student contacted law enforcement regarding two incidents involving CLP teacher Robert Denise (DOB 08/29/63). Denise has been employed at the school since 1995. The victim told investigators that during his…

Published: Mon Apr 17, 2023 - 4:45pm Department: Sheriff

Thank you, Volunteers!

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! Throughout this week we'll be using our social channels to highlight some of the wonderful volunteers who gave their time and talents to the citizens of Larimer County. We could not provide the level of service we do without our volunteers. They donate the equivalent of 20% of our fulltime staff over the course…

Published: Mon Apr 17, 2023 - 9:53am Department: Natural Resources

UPDATED: Search for missing adult in Glen Haven Area

After a multi-day effort, search crews have located and recovered missing Glen Haven resident, Jerry Allbright. On the evening of April 17, a ground search crew located a deceased male believed to be Jerry. He was found roughly 1.8 miles west of Fox Creek Road in an area with steep terrain, obstructions, and multiple water crossings. Due to the…

Published: Sun Apr 16, 2023 - 11:56am Department: Sheriff

Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers announces retirement, Tina Harris to be appointed as successor

After almost a decade of exceptional service to the Larimer County community, Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers has announced her retirement, effective May 31, 2023. During her tenure, Myers has been instrumental in modernizing and streamlining Clerk and Recorder operations, ensuring that all community members received efficient and effective…

Published: Fri Apr 14, 2023 - 12:34pm Department: BOCC

Clear an Outstanding Warrant and connect with community resources at Loveland event

Residents who have outstanding warrants on certain lower-level offenses will have the chance to clear their warrants and work towards case resolution at the Warrant Clearance and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Larimer County Loveland Campus at 200 Peridot Ave. in Loveland…

Published: Wed Apr 12, 2023 - 11:28am Department: District Attorney

Health Department Retires Sections of the COVID-19 Data Dashboard

Due to the changing landscape of the pandemic, including the recent ending of the local disaster declaration, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has retired several sections of the COVID-19 Data Dashboard.  The dashboard, which was developed in early 2020 to allow residents to track COVID-19 trends in Larimer County, has been…

Published: Tue Apr 11, 2023 - 12:28pm Department: Health

Loveland Walmart Death

On April 6th, 2023, The Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Walmart on 65th St. Loveland, Colorado, for the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a slow-moving vehicle in the parking lot and trapped underneath. The decedent was identified as Walmart Employee, Austin CULLON, age 27, of Loveland, Colorado. For additional information…

Published: Tue Apr 11, 2023 - 11:48am Department: Coroner

Loveland Motor Vehicle Fatality

On April 6th, 2023, a motor vehicle crash occurred on the overpass of Highway 34 and I-25 in Loveland Colorado when a gray Mitsubishi Lancer collided with a silver Toyota Highlander. The driver of the Mitsubishi died on scene and was identified as a 17-year-old male of Evans, Colorado. A forensic autopsy was performed at the Larimer County…

Published: Tue Apr 11, 2023 - 11:41am Department: Coroner

Share your voice: Human Services seeking input on access

Help Human Services reach the people who need it most in your community! The Larimer County Department of Human Services is seeking input on how to improve access to services (such as public benefits) in the community. The department will be hosting community events across the county. Community members are welcome to provide feedback on where and…

Published: Wed Apr 5, 2023 - 8:16pm Department: Human Services

FOUND: Senior alert: missing/endangered adult

UPDATE 4/6/23: We're glad to share that Grant has been found and is SAFE. He was contacted in the Winter Park area by local law enforcement. He was disoriented but had no apparent injuries. Grant will be assessed by medical and reunited with his family. Thanks to all who spread the word! UPDATE:  Grant was last seen using his credit card at the…

Published: Wed Apr 5, 2023 - 7:35pm Department: Sheriff

Senior Alert: Missing/Endangered Adult

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help locating a missing/endangered adult. Grant Steffen, 93, did not return to his Berthoud home after a planned outing on April 5, 2023. He left the Loveland library around 1:10 p.m. and was driving a 2007 light blue Toyota Matrix sedan (license plate 902PEU). His vehicle was last…

Published: Wed Apr 5, 2023 - 7:35pm Department: Sheriff

Survivor Voices: free community event planned for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The 8th Judicial District Victims’ Rights Week Committee will host a free community event and candlelight vigil honoring crime victims, survivors, and their families on Wednesday, April 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Canyon West Ballroom at the Lincoln Center. The event, Survivor Voices, will feature keynote speaker Ann Marie Doolittle,…

Published: Wed Apr 5, 2023 - 8:33am Department: District Attorney

Larimer County Celebrates National Public Heath Week

The Larimer County Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners have jointly proclaimed April 3-9, 2023, as National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Larimer County, in ongoing support of advancing the community’s health and well-being. Each year, National Public Health Week helps to recognize the hard work of public health professionals and…

Published: Tue Apr 4, 2023 - 2:45pm Department: Health

2022 Annual Report for BHS

The 2022 Behavioral Health Services Annual Report is now available. The annual report provides an overview of our department, updates about Acute Care on the Longview Campus, and details about the Impact Fund Grant Program.

Published: Fri Mar 31, 2023 - 2:37pm Department: Behavioral Health

Eighth Judicial Critical Incident Response Team Expands Protocol

District Attorney Gordon P. McLaughlin announces expanded protocols for Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations. These expanded protocols have been adopted by all 12 law enforcement agencies in the 8th Judicial District, which covers Larimer and Jackson counties.Since 2015, Colorado law requires law enforcement agencies and District…

Published: Thu Mar 30, 2023 - 9:55am Department: District Attorney

Larimer County among the healthiest counties in Colorado

Larimer County ranks among the healthiest counties in the state of Colorado, according to the new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.  The new County Health Rankings report, which is released annually, shows that Larimer County scores high in many areas: 92% of Larimer County residents…

Published: Wed Mar 29, 2023 - 2:02pm Department: Health

Larimer County Community Development Director on board

Rebecca Everette has been selected as Larimer County’s new Community Development Director, bringing over 14 years of experience to Larimer County, with just over nine of those years in several leadership positions working for the City of Fort Collins. She will lead the Community Development Department which implements the Larimer County Land Use…

Published: Wed Mar 29, 2023 - 10:50am Department: BOCC