Community mitigation grants have been awarded to neighborhood organizations in Larimer County to help reduce the risks associated with disasters in those communities and increase resilience.
The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management awarded just under $100,000 in 2024 Community Mitigation Grants to 19 neighborhood organizations this year…
Published: Mon May 13, 2024 - 12:02pm
Department: Emergency Management
On May 1, at its inaugural Community Fair, the Larimer County Office on Aging honored two Larimer County residents for their volunteerism, positive attitude, and impact for older adults.
The Older Americans Month Awards, given for Outstanding Senior Volunteer and Outstanding Family Caregiver, were presented by Office on Aging Advisory Council…
Published: Mon May 6, 2024 - 11:08am
Department: Human Services
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. The world is full of fascinating creepy-crawlies! This month, we'll learn about a specific type of creepy-crawly: insects. What makes an insect? We'll find out, and catch some insects too!A parent or guardian must accompany…
Published: Sat May 4, 2024 - 11:07am
Department: Natural Resources
Nominations are being accepted for the 46th Annual Conrad Ball Award to recognize an individual or team for their significant improvements to criminal justice in Larimer County.
The award is named after the late honorable 8th Judicial District Judge Conrad L. Ball, who made significant advancements in the criminal justice system. In his honor,…
Published: Fri May 3, 2024 - 12:49pm
Department: Community Justice Alternatives
Survey reveals residents' support for public lands.
Larimer County and the municipalities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, Timnath, and Wellington are pleased to share the results from the 2023 Our Lands, Our Future regional survey. The Our Lands, Our Future statistically valid, county-wide survey, found that residents…
Published: Wed May 1, 2024 - 9:06am
Department: Natural Resources
On April 19, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a section of Horsetooth Reservoir to investigate the death of a 20-year-old male. The decedent was located partially offshore away from his vehicle that was in the reservoir. For more information regarding the circumstances of the crash please refer your questions to the Colorado…
Published: Tue Apr 30, 2024 - 4:58pm
Department: Coroner
A Loveland area man has been arrested on 23 counts of burglary and theft charges.
In September of 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a jet ski theft in the south Loveland area. Over several months, we received additional reports of other thefts in the Berthoud and south Loveland areas. These thefts occurred primarily at…
Published: Tue Apr 30, 2024 - 1:29pm
Department: Sheriff
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed that a bat in Larimer County has tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal found in Larimer County this year. The sick bat was found on a porch in a neighborhood near Drake and Timberline in Fort Collins on Thursday, April 25. The bat was captured by…
Published: Mon Apr 29, 2024 - 2:38pm
Department: Health
The Larimer County Board of Health has approved the 2024-2029 Larimer County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), marking a significant step towards enhancing the well-being of local residents. This comprehensive plan outlines collaborative efforts to be undertaken over the next five-years aimed at fostering better health outcomes for all…
Published: Mon Apr 29, 2024 - 12:48pm
Department: Health
A suspect has been arrested for human trafficking, and investigators are concerned about other potential victims.
In late February 2024, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child sexual assault victim. The victim disclosed that the suspect offered her cash and paraphernalia in exchange for sexual acts with himself and others.…
Published: Tue Apr 23, 2024 - 1:01pm
Department: Sheriff
A senior student at Loveland Classical Schools, Julia Dicks, is the winner of the Larimer County 2024 “I Voted” sticker design contest.
Julia’s design was chosen from public voting. “Larimer County residents cast their vote throughout the week of April 8-12 and I’m thrilled to announce Julia Dicks, a senior at Loveland Classical Schools as the…
Published: Mon Apr 22, 2024 - 1:20pm
Department: Clerk and Recorder
Nine suspects were arrested during an overnight fugitive apprehension operation.
On the evening of April 17, 2024, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office and the Estes Park Police Department partnered to increase public safety in southwest Larimer County. Both agencies learned that a number of wanted individuals were likely in Estes Park and the…
Published: Thu Apr 18, 2024 - 12:35pm
Department: Sheriff
We are thrilled to announce that the application materials for the 2024 Impact Fund Grant Program are now available! Organizations may apply through our grant portal beginning June 1. This year, we will award $2.8 million in grant funding through two distinct grant types: Targeted and Responsive. Once again, we look forward to supporting impactful…
Published: Wed Apr 17, 2024 - 2:35pm
Department: Behavioral Health
On April 6th, the 8th Judicial District hosted its fourth Warrant Clearance Event and community resource fair. This event was sponsored by the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Office of the State Public Defender, the 8th Judicial District Judicial Branch, and the Loveland Municipal Court. The community resource fair was hosted by…
Published: Tue Apr 16, 2024 - 3:37pm
Department: District Attorney
On April 13, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the location of Mile Marker 277 of Southbound Interstate 25 in Wellington, Colorado, to Investigate the death of a 32-year-old male. The decedent was involved in a multi-state police pursuit after he was deemed the suspect of a homicide in South Dakota. For more information…
Published: Tue Apr 16, 2024 - 3:00pm
Department: Coroner
On April 10, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the location of Highway 287 and Taft Hill Road in Fort Collins, CO, to investigate the death of a 33-year-old male who was found deceased in a ditch. For more information regarding the circumstances of the death, please refer to the press release from the Larimer County Sheriff’s…
Published: Tue Apr 16, 2024 - 12:26pm
Department: Coroner
The 8th Judicial District Victims’ Rights Week Committee will host two events to celebrate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
This year’s theme is How Would You Help? The 2024 theme asks all of us—friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals…
Published: Mon Apr 15, 2024 - 9:33am
Department: District Attorney
A homicide suspect took his own life after eluding multiple law enforcement agencies on Saturday morning.
On April 13, 2024 around 2:00 a.m., Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received an interagency notification about an armed suspect driving toward Colorado from Cheyenne. Wyoming authorities had located the man, who was wanted for a…
Published: Sat Apr 13, 2024 - 9:27am
Department: Sheriff
Tyler Zanella was sentenced today to the maximum of 12.5 years, with 10.5 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections with a preceding 2 years in the Larimer County Jail following a guilty plea to the top charge for each of his victims. That included seven counts of Assault in the Third Degree on an at-risk person, a Class 6 Felony, two counts…
Published: Fri Apr 12, 2024 - 1:55pm
Department: District Attorney
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man found in North Fort Collins on Wednesday.
On April 10, 2024 around 12:20 p.m., LCSO received a report of a deceased person in a ditch at Highway 287 and Taft Hill Road. A worker was performing maintenance on a culvert when he found the man. Investigators processed the scene…
Published: Fri Apr 12, 2024 - 11:53am
Department: Sheriff
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A former youth pastor has been arrested for sexually assaulting multiple children over the course of three decades.
In early 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual assault involving Hipolito Gomez-Perdomo (DOB 01/31/59) of Fort Collins. The teenage victim identified…
Published: Thu Apr 11, 2024 - 11:59am
Department: Sheriff
An update on developments in the Larimer County Water Master Plan Project within the last year will be presented at a public open house by Larimer County Community Development in May.
The Larimer County Community Development team also invites public feedback on the progress that has been made and the future of the project.
Although Larimer…
Published: Wed Apr 10, 2024 - 11:46am
Department: Community Development
Local area high school students showed their creativity and skill in submitting designs for the first-ever Larimer County “I Voted” sticker design contest.
“This contest provides an excellent opportunity for local students to show off their creativity and talent while taking that first step in engaging with their local government,” said Larimer…
Published: Wed Apr 10, 2024 - 10:48am
Department: Clerk and Recorder
On April 4, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 63-year-old male. The decedent was transported after suffering injuries from an accident at the Intersection of Highway 287 and Berthoud Parkway in Berthoud, Colorado. For more information…
Published: Tue Apr 9, 2024 - 3:36pm
Department: Coroner
In February, the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder Elections department offered local high school students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and skills by participating in the first-ever Larimer County I Voted sticker design contest. The internal review process has been completed, and the top ten finalists have been selected. Voting…
Published: Tue Apr 9, 2024 - 3:30pm
Department: Clerk and Recorder
