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Colorado State Patrol: 5 Rules of Lane Filtering
Motorcyclists: Are You Ready to Filter? The accurate answer comes down to the rider’s level of skill (COLO)—Recently, Colorado passed a lane filtering bill that will go into effect on August 7, 2024. This is a significant change for Colorado m...
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Baca Sheriff Aaron Shiplett Appointed to Colorado POST Board by Governor Jared Polis
Sheriff Aaron Shiplett Appointed to Colorado POST Board by Governor Jared Polis On June 29th 2024, the Baca County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Baca County Sheriff Aaron Shiplett was appointed by Governor Jared Polis to serve on the Colora...
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Colorado State Patrol Releases Las Animas Fatal Motorcycle Crash Report
Fatal Crash On Highway 50 Near Las Animas (Las Animas, COLO) On July 14, 2024, The Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a single motorcycle crash on Highway 50 near milepost 400 at about 4:00 p.m. Troopers at the crash determined a 57 ye...
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Autopsy Report Confirms Accidental Drowning in Devlin Cambeul's Death
Autopsy Report Confirms Accidental Drowning in Devlin Cambeul's Death July 16, 2024 - La Junta, CO. The autopsy report was forwarded to Sheriff Shawn Mobley by the Otero County Coroner, Robert Fowler. The coroner indicated that the death of Devlin...
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Introduction Letter from New Springfield Police Chief Griffin
Introduction letter from New Springfield Police Chief Griffin Dear Citizens of Springfield, My name is Christopher Griffin, I am honored and excited for the opportunity to be your new Police Chief. I have had the privilege of calling Springfield m...
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La Junta Police Dept. Thanks Citizens for Arrest Assist
La Junta Police Dept. Thanks Public for Arrest Assist The La Junta Police Department has apprehended a wanted individual. On 07/13/2024 at approximately 0845 hours, Officers with the La Junta Police Department patrolled 10th St. and Grace Avenue. ...
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Bent County Sheriff Reports on Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Bent County Sheriff Reports on Fatal Motorcycle Crash July 14th, 2024 Bent County Sheriffs Office received reports of a motorcycle crash on Highway 50 westbound, just outside City limits of Las Animas. Deputies responded to the scene along with th...
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Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Wrong-Way Highway Chase Through Springfield
Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Wrong-Way Highway Chase Through Springfield On 07/13/2024 just after midnight, dispatch received a call regarding an erratic driver. The vehicle was reported to be south of Springfield heading north on Hwy 287. De...
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La Junta Police Seeking Info Regarding Chemical Spill
La Junta Police Seeking Info Regarding Chemical Spill On July 11, 2024 the La Junta Fire Department responded to a report of a chemical spill in the 300 block of Santa Fe Ave. La Junta Police Officers were called to assist and followed the trail t...
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La Junta Police Make Multiple Warrant Arrests at Local Hotel
La Junta Police Make Multiple Warrant Arrests at Travel Inn The La Junta Police Department has apprehended three wanted individuals at a local motel. On 07/12/2024 at approximately 0823 hours La Junta Police Officers were proactively patrolling th...
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