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Larimer County Sheriff’s Office K9 Tyr to Get Donation of Body Armor

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office K9 Tyr will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Tyr’s vest is sponsored by Cindy and Jerry Runta of Fort Collins, CO and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Cindy and Jerry Runta.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Posted: 
Wed, Aug 21 - 01:20 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Achieving platinum again

Larimer County has again been recognized for achieving the Platinum Level in 2018 by participating in the Climate Wise Program with the City of Fort Collins.

Posted: 
Wed, Aug 21 - 11:56 am
Department: 
BOCC

Chief Deputy Assessor on board

Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck has selected Danielle Simpson to fill the vacancy of Larimer County Chief Deputy Assessor and will start work at Larimer County in September.

Posted: 
Mon, Aug 12 - 02:55 pm
Department: 
Assessor

Finding relief and balance

You had everything planned but now are exhausted and neglecting your own needs. You’re not alone.

 

Posted: 
Mon, Aug 12 - 01:05 pm
Department: 
BOCC

LCSO K9 Dox to Get Donation of Body Armor

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office K9 Dox will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. 

Posted: 
Fri, Aug 02 - 08:03 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Exceeding goals again

Among Colorado’s largest counties, the exceptional performance of the Larimer County Department of Human Services was confirmed for again receiving the C-Stat Distinguished Performance Award for 2018 from the Colorado Department of Human Services.

Posted: 
Tue, Jul 30 - 02:35 pm
Department: 
BOCC

A unique farmers’ market

There are plenty of farmers’ markets where you can buy the freshest of nature’s bounty, but one is very special because of the benefits it gives its farmers.

Posted: 
Fri, Jul 26 - 10:17 am
Department: 
Criminal Justice

Body of Missing Man Recovered in Poudre River

The man last seen on June 29 when he fell from a raft was recovered from the Poudre River.

Posted: 
Thu, Jul 25 - 10:46 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Body Recovered from Poudre River Identified

The body recovered from the Poudre River on 7/23/19 has been positively identified as David L. Smith, age 57, from Fort Collins.

Manner of Death is Accident.

Cause of Death is Asphyxia by Drowning.

Posted: 
Thu, Jul 25 - 10:43 am
Department: 
Coroner

July 23, 2019 Loveland, Colorado death

The man who died at his residence of 930 N Monroe Avenue #14, Loveland, Colorado on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 has been identified as Alexander Vogel, age 37.

An autopsy as performed on July 24, 2019 by James A. Wilkerson IV, MD, Larimer County Coroner who determined the death occurred when the decedent shot himself in the head with a pistol.  Manner of death is suicide.  Cause of death is gunshot wound of the head.

Debbie Reisdorff, Deputy Coroner

Posted: 
Wed, Jul 24 - 02:17 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Barricaded Person in Loveland

Loveland PD is leading the investigation regarding this barricaded person incident.

Posted: 
Tue, Jul 23 - 05:36 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Two milestones accomplished

Two significant steps were reached today in the development of the voter-approved Larimer County Behavioral Health Initiative.

Posted: 
Tue, Jul 23 - 12:54 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Regional Authorities Launch Gun Safety Awareness Campaign

The Larimer County District Attorney’s Office is partnering with local law enforcement partners, government agencies, and school districts to raise awareness about gun safety in Northern Colorado. 

Posted: 
Mon, Jul 22 - 12:07 pm
Department: 
District Attorney

LCSO is Accepting Applications for Volunteer Victim Advocates

The Victim Services Program for the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for compassionate people to act in the capacity of volunteer victim advocates.

Posted: 
Mon, Jul 22 - 09:13 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Clean as a whistle

Larimer County was given a clean audit opinion for its 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report [CAFR], prepared by the Larimer County Department of Finance.

Posted: 
Wed, Jul 17 - 12:34 pm
Department: 
Finance

UDPATE - LCSO Seeking Public’s Help to Locate Missing Woman

Missing woman found safe.

Posted: 
Sun, Jul 14 - 12:13 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Restoring the Poudre River to a Natural State at River Bluffs

Larimer County Natural Resources wrapped up restoration work at River Bluffs Open Space to make the river and its floodplain more resilient to flooding and ensure it provides healthy habitat for fish and wildlife.

Posted: 
Fri, Jul 12 - 11:57 am
Department: 
Natural Resources

Small Grants available for neighborhood, community projects

Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County Department of Natural Resources’ Small Grants for Community Partnering program for the 2020 grant cycle.  Apply by Friday, Sept. 13, for a grant up to $3,000 per project.

Posted: 
Fri, Jul 12 - 02:51 pm
Department: 
Natural Resources

Update - Big Thompson River death on May 21, 2019 McKenna Fowler

McKenna Fowler, age 20 of Longmont, Colorado was found unresponsive in the Big Thompson River on May 20, 2019, was then transported to a hospital and died on May 21, 2019.

Based upon investigation and autopsy findings, McKenna Fowler died of asphyxia by drowning with subsequent hypoxic brain injury.  Hypothermia as well as multiple blunt force injuries were contributory.  There were also superficial sharp force injuries.  The manner of death is determined to be suicide. 

Posted: 
Fri, Jul 12 - 12:42 pm
Department: 
Coroner

Northern Integrated Supply Project upcoming discussion

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners and three members of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Board will host a meeting at 1:30 p.m., July 24, 2019, at the Larimer County Courthouse Offices Building 

Posted: 
Fri, Jul 12 - 10:04 am
Department: 
BOCC