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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On February 9, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 287 and Carpenter Road in Fort Collins, CO.
The decedent was identified as Maya Hofknecht, age 21, of Loveland, CO.
A forensic autopsy was performed at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Dr. Joe White,…
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is launching a new online Community Health, Well-Being, and Resilience Data Dashboard. LCDHE will be holding a virtual community update on Thursday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the importance of…
LOVELAND – In its 25th grant cycle, the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is proud to announce $25,066 in grants to support ten community and neighborhood projects that help educate and connect people to the land. The 2023 awards will support a wide range of organizations spanning across Larimer County through…
