Sam Strait was sentenced today to the maximum sentence of 25 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections for distributing fentanyl which resulted in the death of a juvenile in July 2022. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Strait’s guilty plea to Fentanyl Distribution Causing Death, a Class 1 Drug…
On May 30, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 20-year-old female. The decedent was transported to the hospital from the Poudre River after being involved in a rafting accident. For more information regarding the circumstances…
A Denver man has been charged for trying to run over a deputy, then causing a crash that injured vehicle passengers and killed a dog.
Just after midnight on May 18, 2024, a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy was near Interstate 25 and Highway 56 in Johnstown and saw a vehicle with no license plates. He initiated a…
Larimer County Behavioral Health Services [BHS] is opening the application period for the 2024 Impact Fund Grant Program, aimed at addressing the pressing behavioral health needs of the community.
With $2.8 million designated for grant awards, this initiative marks a significant step in the ongoing commitment to…
The 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office is proud to present our second Annual Report for our work in 2023. The purpose of this report is to highlight the dedication and compassion of the members of our office in serving our communities, increase our transparency and accountability to the community, and, therefore,…
The Larimer County Department of Health is alerting residents that a rabid bat was found Thursday in Twin Silo Park, which is located at the intersection of Zeigler and Ketcher roads in Fort Collins. The bat was near the northwest corner of the park. The bat was tested and results received Friday confirmed the bat was…
Larimer County Behavioral Health Services [BHS] is opening the application period for the 2024 Impact Fund Grant Program, aimed at addressing the pressing behavioral health needs of the community.
With $2.8 million designated for grant awards, this initiative marks a significant step in the ongoing commitment to enhancing…
A woman has died after a rafting accident on the Poudre River.
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 12:55 pm, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received several reports of an empty commercial river raft in the Poudre River. Callers reported that the raft was near the Greyrock…
This quarter, we are highlighting CSU Extension and their role in Climate Smart Future Ready (CSFR). Find out more through the below Q&A with Christa Timmerman, the Health and Well-being Specialist for Larimer County CSU Extension. What is CSU Extension and your role there?Larimer County Office…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is excited to share the results of its first "Rate Your Day" visitor satisfaction survey, conducted from June to October last year. With 761 responses, the survey provided valuable insights into visitor experiences at Larimer County parks and open spaces.
Key…
All Larimer County unaffiliated voters will receive a secrecy sleeve for their ballot package in the upcoming June election.
As we approach the upcoming June 25, 2024 election, unaffiliated voters need to understand what to expect in their mail ballot packets.
In this election cycle, unaffiliated voters will receive a…
Joseph Major was sentenced today to 10 years of Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Probation, 18 months in Community Corrections, and 120 days in jail, following a guilty plea of one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a Class 5 Felony, and one count of Child Abuse, a Class 2 Misdemeanor. The 8th Judicial District…
Bohemian Foundation and Larimer County have announced that they are awarding grants in the amount of $4 million to Thompson School District and Poudre School District to enhance regional workforce development. Each entity is providing $1 million to each of the school districts for a total of $2 million per district. The…
Jorge Arreola was sentenced today to 32 years in the Department of Corrections, after being found guilty by a jury on one count of attempted murder, a class 3 felony, and a sentence enhancer of a violent crime using a weapon on March 27th, 2024.
On February 21st, 2023, a man had been shot while driving on East Mulberry…
Wildfire and flood season is approaching, and the Office of Emergency Management with Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally is hosting a Wildfire Town Hall for the public on Wednesday.
The town hall includes information on preparedness, 2024 weather projections, wildfire, and flood potential, and operational…
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input for the management plan of Chimney Hollow Open Space. Public input will be collected throughout this summer via an online survey and at the first public open house on Wednesday, May 29 followed by a virtual open house on Monday, June 3.…
On May 4, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the location of 125 East 29th Street in Loveland, Colorado, to Investigate the death of an 18-year-old male. The decedent was pronounced dead on scene after crashing his motorcycle.
The decedent is identified as Michael SHATES of Loveland, CO.
A…
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has completed its first-ever marina slip and mooring lottery at Carter Lake and Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir.
The county launched the randomized lottery in March to ensure an open process for rental selection of available boat slips at the…
A Fort Collins man has been arrested for possession of thousands of child sexual abuse images and videos.
In October 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a cybercrime tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC shared information about images showing sexual abuse of young…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
