On December 20, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies to investigate the death of a 58-year-old male. The decedent had been transported from the intersection of Cherry Blossom Drive and Colorado Boulevard in Windsor, CO, after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle…
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 - 1:00pm
Department: Coroner
January is Radon Action Month and both the Larimer County CSU Extension Office and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) are urging residents to test their homes for radon. Free radon test kits are available for the public to pick up locally, as supplies last.
Radon is a naturally occurring,…
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 9:32am
Department: Health
On Saturday, January 6, 2024, at approximately 8:15pm, a Larimer County Jail deputy was conducting routine inmate status checks and discovered an unresponsive male in his cell. Additional deputies and jail medical staff responded and successfully resuscitated the male. He was then transported to an area hospital, where he…
Posted: Mon Jan 8, 2024 - 4:11pm
Department: Sheriff
Sheriff John Feyen announced today that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriffs Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Larimer County student this spring. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the…
Posted: Fri Jan 5, 2024 - 8:51am
Department: Sheriff
The criminal investigation surrounding the November 16, 2023, Officer Involved Shooting of William Hayes has been completed and submitted to my office for an opinion.
Original Opinion Letter:
District Attorney Opinion 11/16/23
Posted: Tue Jan 2, 2024 - 6:12pm
Department: District Attorney
On December 25, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the location of Interstate 25 at Milepost 262 in Fort Collins, Colorado, for a single motor vehicle crash fatality. The vehicle caught on fire from the crash and the driver/sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The…
Posted: Tue Jan 2, 2024 - 2:05pm
Department: Coroner
On December 23, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a house fire fatality at the 3100 block of Butternut Drive in Loveland, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 25-year-old male.
The decedent is identified as Jesse SPEKER of Loveland, Colorado.
A full forensic autopsy was performed on December 26,…
Posted: Tue Jan 2, 2024 - 2:04pm
Department: Coroner
Today, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted to appoint a new chair of the board and chair pro tem for 2024 at their regular Administrative Matters meeting.
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners reorganizes and appoints a new chair and chair pro tem each year in January.
The board voted to appoint District…
Posted: Tue Jan 2, 2024 - 12:35pm
Department: BOCC
On December 21, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 34-year-old male. The decedent had been transported from the 2100 block of South Taft Hill Road after being struck by an unknown vehicle while riding an electric…
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 - 4:07pm
Department: Coroner
A former child welfare caseworker has been arrested on suspicion of falsifying documents, submitting fraudulent reimbursement requests, and other crimes on the job.
Sandra Spraker (DOB 6/13/78), of Wellington, was hired by the Larimer County Department of Human Services (DHS) in April 2022. She completed training and…
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 - 2:15pm
Department: Sheriff
A new website and mobile app launched by Larimer County Engineering and Road and Bridge Departments now makes it easier for residents to report issues and other matters on unincorporated Larimer County roads.Ever seen a nasty pothole or dead animal or encountered a fallen tree, a pile of trash, or a large branch on a…
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 - 12:08pm
Department: Engineering
The CIRT investigation surrounding the November 3, 2023, use of force against Sire Nolasco has been completed.
Original Opinion Letter:
District Attorney Opinion 11/3/2023
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 9:36am
Department: District Attorney
Supported Families Stronger Community (SFSC) is a federally funded grant project with a focus on prevention to help Larimer County residents thrive in our community.
A team of four community navigators connects families with services in the community, such as childcare resources, public benefits, and mental health…
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 - 10:07am
Department: Human Services
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt the 2024 Larimer County Budget on Thursday, December 14. The 2024 Budget includes $629 million in gross expenditures planned for the coming year. The net operating budget, which excludes capital projects, disaster recovery costs, and non-operational transfers—…
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 - 3:44pm
Department: Budget
The Town of Estes Park has appointed an Interim Chief to lead the police department until a new Chief is selected.
In late November, Chief David Hayes announced that he would be retiring on December 22, 2023. Estes Park Town Administrator Travis Machalek began working to recruit an external Interim Chief, which included…
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 3:41pm
Department: Sheriff
UPDATE: Registration capacity is now full for the spring 2024 program. If any additional spots open, we will update and repost. Thank you for all of your interest!
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 Citizens Academy.
The academy will start on February 13 and run through…
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 8:54am
Department: Sheriff
We extend a warm invitation to celebrate FIVE YEARS of positive impact on the behavioral health system in Larimer County.
Please join us as we express our heartfelt appreciation to the remarkable individuals and organizations whose unwavering dedication has fueled positive transformation in the field of behavioral health…
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 3:33pm
Department: Behavioral Health
On November 25, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Larimer County Jail to investigate the death of a 49-year-old male. For information regarding the circumstances and timeline of events, please visit the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office page for their press release: (https://www.larimer.gov/…
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 12:32pm
Department: Coroner
Larimer County has received another 1041 permit application from the City of Thornton to construct a water pipeline through Larimer County, Weld County, and Adams County.
The 1041 permit submission marks the second attempt by Thornton to complete a water project to deliver a water supply to the City of Thornton’s growing…
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 - 11:46am
Department: Community Development
The revision of the 2024 Proposed Budget follows the failure of Proposition HH (Prop HH) in the November general election and subsequent property tax relief measures enacted during the Colorado Legislature's special session in November.
The updated budget proposes allocating $8 million to the Disaster Contingency Fund…
Posted: Fri Dec 8, 2023 - 1:50pm
Department: BOCC
A former Loveland para-professional has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse materials.
In the summer of 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children investigator received several tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC shared information…
Posted: Fri Dec 8, 2023 - 9:56am
Department: Sheriff
Lori Hodges, Director of the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, is the recipient of the 2023 Ranger Brendan Unitt Service Community Service Award.
Hodges gives selflessly every day inside and outside of her day-to-day duties at Larimer County. In addition to her duties as Larimer County Dir. of Emergency…
Posted: Wed Dec 6, 2023 - 12:23pm
Department: BOCC
Today Victor Corwin was committed to the indefinite custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services for the murder of Christopher Johnson on July 19, 2021.
Mr. Corwin was officially found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity – a legal determination which means the defendant did commit the crimes charged and would be…
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 - 12:23pm
Department: District Attorney
On November 17, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 28-year-old male. The decedent was transported after he was involved in an officer involved shooting with Fort Collins Police Services which occurred in the late…
Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2023 - 12:02pm
Department: Coroner
Larimer County and the municipalities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, Timnath, and Wellington, request the community’s participation in a 2023 Open Space online survey. This survey is an update to the 2013 Our Lands, Our Future survey commissioned by the same agencies to better understand from…
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2023 - 8:38am
Department: Natural Resources
