Robert P. Denise Jr. was sentenced today to 16 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections followed by 10 years of Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Probation following a guilty plea to three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, a class three felony. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Denise’s guilty plea on April 4th,…
Published: Fri Jun 21, 2024 - 9:18am
Department: District Attorney
Vincent Zamora was sentenced today to 40 years in the Department of Corrections, after pleading guilty to one count of murder in the second degree, a class two felony, and two counts of criminal attempt to commit murder in the second degree, a class three felony. Mr. Zamora pleaded guilty and was transferred into the adult criminal justice system…
Published: Fri Jun 14, 2024 - 4:58pm
Department: District Attorney
LOVELAND – The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) received a grant of $23,749 from the Colorado Regional Air Quality Council to convert a portion of its gas-powered lawn equipment to zero-emission commercial equipment through the Mow Down Pollution program. Combined with LCDNR's cash match of $7,000, nineteen pieces of electric…
Published: Fri Jun 14, 2024 - 1:24pm
Department: Natural Resources
On June 8, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the location of 2237 SW Frontage Road in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 40-year-old male. The decedent was involved in a single vehicle rollover crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. For more information regarding the circumstances of the crash, please…
Published: Wed Jun 12, 2024 - 9:04am
Department: Coroner
On June 5, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department to investigate the death of an 18-year-old male. The decedent was transported from the intersection of Drake Road and Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, after crashing his motorcycle. For more information regarding the…
Published: Tue Jun 11, 2024 - 11:00am
Department: Coroner
In late May, LCSO investigators conducted an undercover operation. Using online forums, men solicited sexual services from investigators posing as underage sex workers. Several hundred people responded to the postings and expressed interest in buying sexual services from children. Three men ultimately arrived at the agreed upon location, where…
Published: Fri Jun 7, 2024 - 2:11pm
Department: Sheriff
A suspect has been arrested for distributing thousands of illicit Fentanyl pills and methamphetamine in Northern Colorado. In March 2024, detectives from the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) began communicating with a suspect about the distribution of controlled substances. The suspect,…
Published: Wed Jun 5, 2024 - 2:42pm
Department: Sheriff
Following the resignation of Congressman Ken Buck on March 22, 2024, a special election has been scheduled for June 25, 2024, to fill the vacant seat in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District (CD-4). The election will allow CD-4 residents to select a representative of the 118th Congress who will serve the unexpired partial term of office from July…
Published: Wed Jun 5, 2024 - 12:35pm
Department: Clerk and Recorder
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 Felony on November 27, 2023…
Published: Tue Jun 4, 2024 - 4:52pm
Department: District Attorney
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 please refer to the press…
Published: Tue Jun 4, 2024 - 11:56am
Department: Coroner
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 traffic stop, but the driver…
Published: Mon Jun 3, 2024 - 11:52am
Department: Sheriff
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 access to mental health…
Published: Mon Jun 3, 2024 - 11:42am
Department: BOCC
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, build trust with victims,…
Published: Mon Jun 3, 2024 - 11:34am
Department: District Attorney
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 positive for rabies.
If you…
Published: Sat Jun 1, 2024 - 11:40am
Department: Health
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 access to mental health…
Published: Sat Jun 1, 2024 - 7:12am
Department: Behavioral Health
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 Trailhead on Highway 14.…
Published: Fri May 31, 2024 - 1:24pm
Department: Sheriff
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 of Colorado State…
Published: Fri May 31, 2024 - 11:05am
Department: Sustainability and Climate
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 findings:
Visitors rated…
Published: Fri May 31, 2024 - 10:54am
Department: Natural Resources
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 mail ballot with a…
Published: Wed May 29, 2024 - 11:20am
Department: Clerk and Recorder
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 Attorney’s Office secured…
Published: Wed May 22, 2024 - 4:16pm
Department: District Attorney
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 grant from Larimer County…
Published: Wed May 22, 2024 - 10:28am
Department: BOCC
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 St. in Fort Collins. The…
Published: 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 readiness for the coming…
Published: 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.
Information collected from the…
Published: 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 full forensic autopsy was…
Published: Fri May 17, 2024 - 11:35am
Department: Coroner
