The Board of Larimer County Commissioners honored The Matthew House for being selected as the recipient of the 2024 Gary A. Darling Grant Award at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting this week.The Gary A. Darling Grant Award is part of the Behavioral Health Services [BHS] Impact Fund Grant Program and honors programs and…
Published: Thu Oct 31, 2024 - 12:44pm
Department: Behavioral Health
Yesterday, Harold Stoltzfus was sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of 10 years to life in the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to one count of Sexual Assault on a Child (In a Position of Trust with a Victim Under the Age of 15). The Special Victim Unit team secured Mr. Stoltzfus’ guilty plea on August 26th of this year. An…
Published: Wed Oct 30, 2024 - 3:17pm
Department: District Attorney
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed the week of November 4 – 11 as Operation Green Light for all Veterans, who have earned our gratitude and support serving our nation.Operation Green Light is a national recognition that started in 2021 in New York and is also recognized by the National Association of Counties [NACo] and the…
Published: Wed Oct 30, 2024 - 12:45pm
Department: BOCC
Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee Irene Josey reminds the public that the 2024 Larimer County Annual Tax Lien Sale will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2024. The sale will be held at the Larimer County Fairgrounds at the Ranch, located at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado, in the Thomas McKee 4-H Community Building.To participate…
Published: Wed Oct 30, 2024 - 10:52am
Department: Treasurer and Public Trustee
Larimer County launches Text2Park pay system for parking at parks and open spacesLoveland - Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is pleased to pilot a new way visitors can pay for daily permit parking at parks and open spaces through the convenience of their phones. The phone-based “Text2Park” payment system launched at select…
Published: Tue Oct 29, 2024 - 9:33am
Department: Natural Resources
On October 19, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 34-year-old male. The decedent was transported from the intersection of East Prospect Road and South Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, after he collided his motorcycle with another vehicle. For more…
Published: Tue Oct 29, 2024 - 8:38am
Department: Coroner
The Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office hosted the Colorado County Treasurer & Public Trustee Association (CCTPTA) annual 2024 seminar at the Embassy Suites in Loveland.CCTPTA was created to further the education of the members and their staff, to promote the professionalism of the members, to assist in improving members'…
Published: Mon Oct 28, 2024 - 2:49pm
Department: Treasurer and Public Trustee
On October 19, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a natural area near the intersection of South College Avenue and Triangle Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of an 18-year-old female. The decedent was found and pronounced dead in her vehicle after colliding with a group of trees. For more information…
Published: Mon Oct 28, 2024 - 12:02pm
Department: Coroner
Today, Alexis Mendez was found guilty of multiple counts following an incident in January of 2024 by a jury in the 8th Judicial District.On January 24th, 2024, Ms. Mendez was pulled over by a Larimer County Sheriff’s Deputy in Loveland after driving without headlamps at night. During the traffic stop, Ms. Mendez provided a false name to the deputy…
Published: Fri Oct 25, 2024 - 2:04pm
Department: District Attorney
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is strongly encouraging the community to prioritize their health this fall and winter by getting vaccinated against common respiratory illnesses, such as influenza (flu), COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).These viruses, while different, share the potential for severe…
Published: Thu Oct 24, 2024 - 1:27pm
Department: Health
A California man was sentenced after stealing $30,000 from a local couple and nearly scamming them out of $70,000 in gold.In March 2024, an 85-year-old man and 83-year-old woman contacted law enforcement after falling victim to a scam. The couple was tricked by a popup on their computer, which prompted them to call “Microsoft Support Services” to…
Published: Thu Oct 24, 2024 - 11:34am
Department: Sheriff
On Tuesday, October 23rd, Jose Luis Ramos was found guilty on 11 different counts including Sex Assault (10-Year Age Difference) and a variety of drug charges by a jury in the 8th Judicial District.In late 2023, Fort Collins Police Services began monitoring Mr. Ramos for drug distribution due to unusual traffic in and out of his home. FCPS…
Published: Wed Oct 23, 2024 - 3:42pm
Department: District Attorney
A local man has been arrested after nearly running over a deputy, driving into a patrol car, and barricading inside of a Berthoud barn.Just after 3:00 a.m. on October 23, 2024, a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting a traffic stop near Eisenhower Boulevard and Sculptor Drive in Loveland. A white 2018 Buick Encore sped past and…
Published: Wed Oct 23, 2024 - 2:34pm
Department: Sheriff
On October 16, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Alpine Hall at Colorado State University to investigate the death of an 18-year-old male student. The decedent was found dead in their dorm room after a welfare check was conducted by the CSU Police Department. Please refer to this press release from CSU: https://safety.…
Published: Mon Oct 21, 2024 - 9:21am
Department: Coroner
On October 15, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the Intersection of East Harmony Road and South Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 44-year-old male. The decedent was pronounced dead at the scene after he was struck by multiple vehicles. For more information regarding the circumstances of the…
Published: Mon Oct 21, 2024 - 9:06am
Department: Coroner
On October 14, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to the location of Mile Marker 268 at Interstate 25 in Fort Collins, Colorado to investigate the death of a 64-year-old female. The decedent was reportedly crossing Interstate 25 on foot when she was struck by a vehicle. For more information regarding the circumstances of the…
Published: Mon Oct 21, 2024 - 8:59am
Department: Coroner
The 2024-2028 Larimer County Strategic Plan was adopted in February of 2024. The plan includes twelve specific objectives that contribute to four high level goal areas, including:Creating a Resilient, Equitable and Engaged CommunityImproving Quality of LifeEnhancing and protecting our Natural and Built EnvironmentUpgrading County OperationsThe…
Published: Thu Oct 17, 2024 - 2:10pm
Department: BOCC
A warrant clearance and community resource fair will be held at the Larimer County Justice Center at 201 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, CO on Saturday, November 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No arrests will be made for those attending the event.In 2023 nearly an estimated 125 warrants were cleared between the two events. This event is sponsored by…
Published: Wed Oct 16, 2024 - 1:35pm
Department: District Attorney
Jason Wahlstrom was sentenced today to 20 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections, for distributing fentanyl which resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man in October 2023. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Wahlstrom's guilty plea to Fentanyl Distribution Causing Death, a Class 1 Drug Felony on August 28, 2024. On…
Published: Mon Oct 14, 2024 - 12:43pm
Department: District Attorney
In 2023, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office conducted several sting operations to catch predators looking to assault children. A sting operation is a law enforcement tactic where an officer poses as a child online looking to engage in sex, however, there is no actual child involved at any stage. Our office supports these operations, and the work…
Published: Fri Oct 11, 2024 - 12:51pm
Department: District Attorney
A Commerce City man arrested during a child predator operation has been sentenced to probation and a six-year deferred sentence.Daniel Goodfield was arrested in March 2024 during an undercover operation conducted by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Goodfield, 40, engaged in conversations online to solicit sex for money. After negotiating to…
Published: Fri Oct 11, 2024 - 10:07am
Department: Sheriff
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is seeking public input for proposed management plan recommendations of Chimney Hollow Open Space (CHOS). Public input will be collected beginning Oct. 22 through Nov. 15 via an online survey as well as at a virtual public open house on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m.Information…
Published: Fri Oct 11, 2024 - 9:33am
Department: Natural Resources
Interest continues to accrue on all unpaid property taxes and is subject to advertising and distraint fees. The timely receipt of property taxes is essential to the effective delivery of services to you by our county health department, fire district, cities, towns, special districts, and local law enforcement agencies. The Larimer County Tax…
Published: Wed Oct 9, 2024 - 10:57am
Department: Treasurer and Public Trustee
Today, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed Monday, Oct. 14, Indigenous Peoples' Day in Larimer County. Larimer County encourages our community to recognize its strong relationships and celebrate its Native and Indigenous members. Larimer County recognizes the values of the social, economic and cultural values they bring to…
Published: Tue Oct 8, 2024 - 2:15pm
Department: BOCC
A local man arrested during a child predator operation has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.Luis Son Gonon was arrested in late June of 2023 during an undercover operation conducted by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and Johnstown Police Department. Son Gonon, who was 27, reached out to investigators to solicit sex, believing he was…
Published: Thu Oct 3, 2024 - 1:43pm
Department: Sheriff
