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…
Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 - 4:53pm
Department: District Attorney
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…
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 - 3:17pm
Department: Emergency Management
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.…
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 - 10:37am
Department: Natural Resources
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…
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 - 11:35am
Department: Coroner
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…
Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 - 3:37pm
Department: Natural Resources
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…
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 - 11:01am
Department: Sheriff
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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: Sat May 4, 2024 - 11:07am
Department: Natural Resources
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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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.…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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.…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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,…
Posted: 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…
Posted: 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.…
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 - 11:53am
Department: Sheriff
