The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for tips in a missing person case.
Investigators are looking for Jance Wesly Varela (DOB 10/08/81), who was last seen in June 2022. Jance had been staying in Loveland at the time. Family members reported him missing in July 2022 after not being able to contact him. LCSO investigators…
Published: Tue Mar 28, 2023 - 10:42am
Department: Sheriff
The boating season begins on Saturday, April 1st, with openings at Horsetooth Reservoir's South Bay ramp and Carter Lake's North Pines ramp. Both ramps will be open from 7 am to 7 pm every day, though lake ice and weather may cause temporary closures.
Additional ramps open later in the season.
Visit https://www.larimer.gov/naturalresources/parks…
Published: Fri Mar 24, 2023 - 10:10am
Department: Natural Resources
Ready to celebrate Earth Day and give something back?
We'll be working on trails at the Soderberg Trailhead from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cleaning up litter at Carter Lake, Flatiron Reservoir, and Pinewood Reservoir (meet at our Administration Office for assignment) from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
If either of these opportunities sound like they're right…
Published: Thu Mar 23, 2023 - 4:02pm
Department: Natural Resources
An organization cannot achieve success without hard-working employees like you! We are so proud of Deputy Coroner/Investigator, Forrestte Lanham-Brinkerhoff, who has been recognized by Larimer County Sherriff’s Office with the Meritorious Service Award. Thank you for your dedication to the community and our office!
Published: Thu Mar 23, 2023 - 7:36am
Department: Coroner
Four people have been arrested for outstanding warrants and new charges after hundreds of fentanyl pills and other dangerous drugs were recovered from a southwest Fort Collins home.
On March 15, 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Collins Police Services, and the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) were working to locate…
Published: Fri Mar 17, 2023 - 4:53pm
Department: Sheriff
A suspect is in custody for kidnapping and domestic violence after a 5-hour standoff with law enforcement.
On March 14, 2023 at 10:43 a.m., the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence incident in a Bellvue/Poudre Canyon home. An adult female victim had been held in the house for more than a day and assaulted by the adult…
Published: Wed Mar 15, 2023 - 2:24pm
Department: Sheriff
On March 10th, 2023, Larimer County Sheriff's Department responded to a call with two deceased individuals off Button Rock Rd. in Lyons, CO. The Larimer County Coroner's Office has identified the individuals that were in the home as Anna Marie Moore, age 58, and Charles Frederick Moore, age 61.
A forensic autopsy was performed on both…
Published: Tue Mar 14, 2023 - 12:51pm
Department: Coroner
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic violence shooting.
On March 10, 2023 around 8:45 p.m., Estes Park Police received a 911 call from a woman who provided an address on Button Rock Road in Pinewood Springs (southeast of Estes Park on Highway 36). Dispatch then heard yelling and the sound of gunshots. Law…
Published: Mon Mar 13, 2023 - 4:50pm
Department: Sheriff
A suspect has been arrested for shooting a man during an argument on Friday.
On March 10, 2023 around 6 p.m., the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received information about a shooting on Lathrop Court in unincorporated Larimer County/southwest Fort Collins. The adult male victim said he had been with a group of people in a home when an argument…
Published: Sat Mar 11, 2023 - 4:50pm
Department: Sheriff
Partners has served area youth and families through supportive programming and services Since 1978. Over the years the organization has expanded its programs and service area to support more youth and community members through three program areas: prevention education, community partnerships, and youth mentoring.
Prevention Education helps youth…
Published: Fri Mar 10, 2023 - 5:14pm
Department: Behavioral Health
Larimer County Community Development Director Lesli Ellis has been appointed as Larimer County’s new Director of Community Planning, Infrastructure, and Resources.
Ellis will lead six Larimer County departments: Community Development, Engineering, Natural Resources, The Ranch at the Larimer County Fairgrounds, Road and Bridge, and Solid Waste.…
Published: Mon Mar 6, 2023 - 1:07pm
Department: BOCC
The adolescent years are a time of testing boundaries, seeking independence, and for many young adults, drug experimentation. Access is also easier than ever, and anyone with a smartphone can order through social media and get drugs delivered, all done anonymously. But when it comes to substance use, popping pills can come with deadly consequences…
Published: Mon Mar 6, 2023 - 9:31am
Department: Sheriff
A video summary of a November 21, 2022 officer-involved shooting is now available for public access.
In February 2023, the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office released a conclusion letter regarding this case. The District Attorney determined that the deputies were justified in their actions. As the suspect is deceased and there is no pending…
Published: Fri Mar 3, 2023 - 3:25pm
Department: Sheriff
Hermit Park Open Space, located two miles southeast of Estes Park, and Red Mountain Open Space, located 25 miles north of Fort Collins, reopened today, Wednesday, March 1, weather dependent, following a seasonal winter closure.
This will be a limited opening at Hermit Park Open Space with portions of the campgrounds and cabin loop opening for…
Published: Wed Mar 1, 2023 - 11:03am
Department: Natural Resources
On February 18th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to a local area hospital for the death of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The crash occurred at the crossover of I-25/Exit 271 in Fort Collins, CO. The decedent was identified as Brent THOMPSON, age 28, of Loveland, CO.
A forensic autopsy was performed at the…
Published: Tue Feb 28, 2023 - 11:13am
Department: Coroner
A suspect has been arrested for shooting and seriously injuring a person in East Fort Collins.
On February 21, 2023 around 5:15 a.m., the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a man had been shot in his vehicle. The adult male victim was driving in the area of East Mulberry Street and Airpark Drive when he said a white pickup…
Published: Fri Feb 24, 2023 - 12:12pm
Department: Sheriff
Due to inclement weather, all Larimer County Offices will delay opening until 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. However, the 8th Judicial District Courts will be closed.
Closures do not disrupt critical services at Larimer County.
Published: Tue Feb 21, 2023 - 6:58pm
Department: BOCC
A suspect is in custody after threatening a police officer with a gun and barricading for 2.5 hours in the Larimer County Jail sally port.
Just after 4 p.m. on February 19, 2023, Fort Collins Police Services responded to a shoplifting incident at a store in southeast Fort Collins. FCPS officers located the suspect, later identified as Patricia…
Published: Mon Feb 20, 2023 - 8:07am
Department: Sheriff
The Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate a traffic collision that resulted in the death of a suspect.
On February 18, 2023 at 9:15 p.m., Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 Ford Fusion with expired registration. The vehicle was traveling…
Published: Sun Feb 19, 2023 - 12:24am
Department: Sheriff
A suspect is in custody after causing extensive property damage, eluding deputies, and ramming a patrol vehicle with a stolen truck on Thursday night.
On February 16, 2023 around 11:15 p.m., Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies encountered a Dodge 2500 pickup truck in north Fort Collins. After deputies observed several violations, the driver…
Published: Sat Feb 18, 2023 - 9:03am
Department: Sheriff
After a two-month investigation, the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) arrested seven people and recovered distribution amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamines from a Fort Collins home.
On February 17, 2023, the NCDTF served two high-risk search warrants in the 2500 block of South Shields Street in Fort Collins. The operation was…
Published: Fri Feb 17, 2023 - 5:29pm
Department: Sheriff
Serving on a Larimer County Board or Commission is a great way to be involved in your county.
Larimer County Boards and Commissions serve a vital role in making recommendations to the Board of Larimer County Commissioners on a variety of important matters.
Apply online at www.larimer.gov/boards. If internet access is not available to you or…
Published: Fri Feb 17, 2023 - 12:57pm
Department: BOCC
On February 13, 2023, The Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a local area hospital for the death of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle. The crash occurred at the intersection of Harmony Road and McMurry Avenue in Fort Collins, CO. The decedent was identified as James DEFAZIO, age 76 of Fort Collins.
A Forensic autopsy was performed…
Published: Thu Feb 16, 2023 - 2:28pm
Department: Coroner
The 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin is pleased to announce the dates for the second annual Citizens Academy.
The free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 28th to April 20th, 2023 through the Larimer and Jackson Counties District Attorney’s Office in Fort…
Published: Thu Feb 16, 2023 - 11:15am
Department: District Attorney
On February 12, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a local area hospital for the death of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle. The crash occurred at the intersection of Centennial Road and S. Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins, CO. The decedent was identified as George RIGBY, age 81 of Fort Collins.
A Forensic autopsy was…
Published: Mon Feb 13, 2023 - 3:07pm
Department: Coroner
