On July 15, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at the location of Highway 14; Milepost 102.6 Bellvue, Colorado. The decedent has been identified as Jessica A. Fitzpatrick, age 46 of Loveland, Colorado.
Larimer County employees leave lasting positive impressions on their co-workers and community members every day. The Ranger Unitt Award, an annual public service award starting in 2021, honors the commitment to the community that embodies the spirit of Ranger Unitt.
On July 16th, 2021, at about 6:30 p.m., inmate Dontre Woods (7/25/2002) refused multiple staff orders to return to his cell to lock down. As deputies attempted to gain control of Woods, he punched one deputy in the face causing injury. Deputies continued efforts to gain control of Woods who actively resisted and threatened to continue to assault jail staff. Two Taser deployments were then necessary to safely gain control of Woods, and as handcuffs were being applied, Woods actively fought against jail staff resulting in an additional deputy sustaining an injury to their leg.
The Larimer County Building Division has made it easier for contractors, homeowners, and other interested stakeholders to participate in updating county building codes.
On July 11, 2021, at 5:33 a.m. the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at the Larimer County Jail, Fort Collins, Colorado. The decedent has been identified as John D. Ridinger, age 59.
On July 2, 2021, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at the Medical Center of the Rockies. The individual was transported to the hospital after being struck by a motorist at the intersection of East Lincoln Avenue and Airpark Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today recognized Larimer County Parks Rangers Lane Fahrenbruch and Colton Ackerly for a Lifesaving Award for their quick, life-saving response to a motorcyclist accident at Carter Lake recently.
On July 6, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene under the bridge in the 4600 Block of Mason Street. The decedent has been identified as Todd L. Stout, age 58, of Missouri.
On June 30, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene in the 200 Block of E. Vine Drive Fort Collins, Colorado. The decedent has been identified as Don E. Lightbody, 75, of Fort Collins, Colorado.
On June 28, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at Dry Creek, Loveland, Colorado. The decedent has been identified as Matthew V. Lacassagne, 35, of Loveland, Colorado.
On June 12, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene at Ascent Studio Climbing and Fitness. The decedent has been identified as Steffani A. Argyle, 57, of Fort Collins, Colorado.
On June 19, 2021, Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a death scene Rocky Mountain National Park. The decedent has been identified as Kiah R. Wallace, 33, of Arvada, Colorado.