On July 2, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office was notified about a death of a 24-year-old male, Luis Monteiro of Las Vegas, Nevada, at the West Creek Falls Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to the location of the incident, recovery efforts were made on 07/03/2023. The decedent was recovered and flown to…
On July 2, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 Mile Marker 267.6 in Fort Collins, CO. The crash resulted in the death of a 16-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy was performed on July 3, 2023, at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences…
Larimer County community members are invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at local emergency services and law enforcement operations.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 Citizens Academy. The program will start September 7 and run through November 23. Classes will meet…
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents and visitors to the heightened risk of West Nile virus in Larimer County. There is currently an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry the virus, which was detected in some mosquitoes this week in Larimer County. The Health…
An operational agreement with SummitStone Health Partners for the new county-owned behavioral health facility, Acute Care, was presented to the Board of County Commissioners and approved with a 3-0 vote during their Administrative Matters meeting on June 27, 2023.
SummitStone Health Partners [SHP], one of the region’s…
Leadership Northern Colorado (LNC) has graduated its thirteenth class and one of our own team members is among the graduates!
Jessica Plummer, Program Manager for the Impact Fund Grant Program, successfully completed the six-month program designed to build human capacity and to identify, define and address the issues…
In an effort to better connect people, nature, and place, Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is piloting a customer service feedback campaign this summer to assess visitor satisfaction, identify barriers that may be limiting access to nature opportunities, and identify areas of customer service…
Loveland resident Christopher David Parker has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for the 2015 murder of William Connole.
On June 3, 2015 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Mr. William Connole was shot and killed while standing at the intersection of East 1st Street and North St. Louis Avenue in Loveland. Approximately 15…
By using technology to improve public service, Larimer County will be recognized as a National Association of Counties 2023 Achievement Award winner in two categories at the July 2023 NACo Conference and Exposition in Travis County, Texas.
The awards honor innovative, creative ways that counties provide programs that…
On June 19th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a private residence in Fort Collins, Colorado to investigate the death of a 46-year-old male. The decedent is identified as former NFL Player and Superbowl XL Winning Champion, Clark Haggans of Fort Collins, Colorado.
An autopsy was performed on June…
On June 13th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a double-fatal vehicle rollover at Pingree Park Road, two miles south of Highway 14.
The decedents are identified as 34-year-old Valerie Mireles and 47-year-old Miguel (Michael) Hernandez Guerrero, both of Greeley, Colorado.
Full forensic autopsies were…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is partnering with Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) crews to implement several important trail improvement projects prioritized in the 2022 Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Management Plan.
Over the next four weeks, LCCC crews consisting of two crew leaders and eight…
Two suspects have been arrested after investigators discovered a plot to murder three people.
Joshua Anderson (DOB 08/03/92), of Windsor, is an inmate at the Larimer County Jail awaiting prosecution for a 2022 Fort Collins criminal case. His charges in that case include:
Attempted First Degree Murder After…
The criminal investigation into the actions of a former Loveland Police Department officer has concluded.
On May 20, 2023, a handcuffed female was in police custody and spit on LPD Officer Russell Maranto, who then struck her. On May 21, Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran requested that the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office…
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids from marina concessionaires to provide services at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake. The solicitation can be found at bidnetdirect.com/colorado/larimer-county and closes August 25, 2023.
Prior to Request for Proposals, Larimer County solicited…
On June 12th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department to investigate the death of a 38-year-old male who had been transported to their facility from Warren Lake in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The decedent is identified as Abad Leon of Fort Collins, Colorado.
A full…
Due to heavy rain and high water levels, River Bluffs Open Space, Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park, Forks Park, and Sleepy Hollow Park have all been closed until further notice.
Check the COTREX app for current status and Know Before You Go!
On June 6th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death at the Jack Christiansen Track Parking Lot on the CSU campus to investigate the death of a 19-year-old male found deceased in his parked vehicle.
The decedent is identified as Colton KAASE of Brenham, Texas.
A full forensic autopsy was completed…
Update: Robert was located in Glenwood Springs and is SAFE. No injuries, and he’ll be reunited with his family soon. Thank you to all who spread the word!
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The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing at-risk Loveland man with memory impairment issues.
Robert Meredith, 81, was last seen leaving…
A Larimer County Jail inmate has died after attempting suicide and spending a week in the hospital.
On May 25, 2023 at 10:37 a.m., a Larimer County Jail deputy was conducting routine inmate status checks and discovered an unresponsive man in his cell. Additional deputies and jail medical staff responded and provided first…
On June 1st, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to the Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) to investigate the death of a 43-year-old male. The decedent was transported to MCR on 05/25/2023 after he was found hanging in his cell at the Larimer County Jail.
The decedent has been identified as Ryan HARMON…
Larimer County Behavioral Health Services is now accepting applications for grants through the 2023 Impact Fund Grant Program for programs and projects that support the behavioral health of Larimer County. This year, BHS will award $2.8M in grant funding to serve the behavioral health of our community.
"As BHS enters its…
Larimer County employees leave lasting positive impressions on their co-workers and community members every day. The Ranger Brendan Unitt Community Service Award, an annual public service award that began in 2021, honors the commitment to the community that embodies the spirit of Ranger Unitt.
The Ranger Unitt Award is…
Larimer County Behavioral Health Services is now accepting applications for grants through the 2023 Impact Fund Grant Program for programs and projects that support the behavioral health of Larimer County. This year, BHS will award $2.8M in grant funding to serve the behavioral health of our community.
"As BHS enters its…
To mark Colorado Public Lands Day on May 20, Northern Colorado public land agencies encourage visitors to download and use the COTREX app prior to their outdoor adventures. This marks the first time that multiple jurisdictions, ranging from county level to federal level, have pointed to a single trails app as the verified…
