The Larimer County Sheriff Office has released a video summary of the critical incident that occurred on February 18, 2023 CIRT case. The video includes remarks from Sheriff John Feyen and body-worn camera footage. Viewer discretion is advised. The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wS4JDKvJs.
After…
J.R. Hall - Colorado Board of Parole, Chairperson - Mr. Hall was appointed to the Colorado State Board of Parole by Governor Polis in 2022. Mr. Hall is a decorated retired deputy sheriff with 36 years of experience. During his tenure he had a steady increase in roles and responsibilities, starting as a deputy in the…
The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant funding, local organizations were able to weather some of those impacts.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding [ING] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to organizations…
The CIRT investigation surrounding the February 18, 2023 use of force against Brent Thompson has been completed.
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On July 20, 2023 around 11:30 a.m., a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy was driving in the area of Lincoln Avenue and 1st Street in north Fort Collins. The deputy noticed a man struggling with a large dog near Buckingham Park. As he got closer, he saw that the dog was actively biting the man, who was unable to escape…
Larimer County has once again received a clean audit opinion for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report prepared by the Larimer County Department of Finance.
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners accepted the report at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting. A clean opinion provides the public with…
The 2022 annual report for the District Attorney's Office is now available. Read through significant case summaries, insight into transparency and data collection, innovations and awards in criminal justice initiatives, and support efforts for staff. District Attorney 2022 Annual Report.pdf
Larimer County employees were recognized for finding better, innovative, and groundbreaking ways to better serve our community.
Larimer County’s greatest asset is its employees and on July 17 the Board of Larimer County Commissioners honored employees who have shown ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and hard work to…
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners recognized five groups for their dedication to environmental stewardship in Larimer County at the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Awards.
For 28 years, the commissioners have presented these awards to businesses, organizations, and residents to honor their work and stewardship in…
The COVID pandemic impacted our community in many ways, and thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Immediate Needs Grant Funding, local organizations were able to weather some of those impacts.
Larimer County used Immediate Needs Grant Funding [INGF] as a conduit to quickly get these urgently needed ARPA funds to…
On July 9th, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner's Office was informed of a death in Rocky Mountain National Park at the Blitzen Ridge after reports of a fall. The decedent was identified as Bailee MULHOLLAND, age 26, of Boulder, CO.
A forensic autopsy was performed at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center by Dr.…
On July 8, 2023, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash on Highway 287 Mile Marker 383 and High Lonesome Road in Virginia Dale, CO. The decedent was identified as 47-year-old Alan Davis of Wellington, CO.
A full forensic autopsy was performed on July 10, 2023, at the Larimer County Forensic…
Nine men were recently arrested during a collaborative regional effort to combat child prostitution.In late June, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office conducted a two-day undercover operation. Using online forums, men solicited sexual services from investigators posing as underage sex workers. When the men arrived at the…
FORT COLLINS- Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has constructed and opened the Stout Connector trail, a new 1.3-mile natural surface trail in Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. With this new addition, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space now offers over 30 total trail miles for users to access and adds to the…
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…
