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Friday, June 22, 2018, Deputies responded to a report of an incident in the 900 block of Maine Street. After investigating the matters, Deputies issued an arrest warrant for Tawny Garrett, charged with menacing in violation of Colorado Revised Statute 18-3-206(1)(a). |
44 Motorcycle Deaths so far in 2018
In Colorado, motorcycle deaths have increased 20 percent in the last five years. To keep roads safe for those traveling to and from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) will conduct a joint DUI enforcement period from August 3 to 13. A Safe to Sturgis campaign will also enhance efforts to increase roadway safety.
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has appointed Kristei Jones as a Yuma County Court Judge in the 13th Judicial District. He fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Sara Marie Wagers-Johnson.
Jones is a ranch owner and operator, as well as a location manager at the Aurora Cooperative. He has served as a Volunteer Fireman in Wauneta and Wray since 1995. He also served as the Mayor of Wray from 2008-2012, and was a member of the Wray City Council from 2004-2008.
55 Citations Issued for Unbuckled Children
The Kiowa County Sheriff's Office is seeking information after a possible bullet hole was discovered in an Eads home.
Deputies were called to the 1300 block of Luther Street Friday when the hole was discovered. A suspect has not been identified, and the Sheriff's Office has not released further details. The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the Sheriff's Office at 719-438-5411.
Deputies from the Elbert County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting Saturday night in northern Elbert County.
Between 1,000 and 1,500 people had gathered for a rodeo at a property in the 44000 block of Comanche Creek Road when a fight erupted. One person is said to have pulled out a gun and began shooting. It is not known if anyone was struck by bullets, however two people who were working the event were treated for minor injuries that occurred during the fight.
Thanks to donations, Colorado Operation Game Thief is increasing the reward offer from $1,000 to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest or citation in the case of two mountain goats that were shot and found dead July 3, approximately 2.8 miles up the Quandary Peak Trail.
| Thursday, May 3, 2018, Deputies responded to a residence in Kiowa County for a report of a possible suicidal individual. Deputies investigated the matter and discovered a restraining order violation. Deputies issued an arrest warrant for Dalton King for violation of restraining order/criminal in violation of Colorado Revised Statute 18-6-803.5(1)(a). On Saturday May 9, 2018, Baca County Sheriff's Office were able to execute the arrest warrant by taking King into custody. |
The Kiowa County Sheriff's Office says a man found in a field southeast of Eads is facing numerous charges.
Deputies were summoned Wednesday to a location near County Roads E and 46.5 south of Nee Noshe Reservoir about a report of a man lying in a field. There they found Brian Mason of Lamar, who was transported by ambulance to Weisbrod Memorial Hospital in Eads.
The Colorado State Patrol, with funding from the Colorado Department of Transportation, will begin the holiday weekend DUI enforcement period Friday with stepped-up patrols and checkpoints.
Nearly 100 law enforcement agencies across the state are joining The Heat Is On campaign to promote awareness of the dangers of driving drunk or high, and encourage safe rides to or from holiday gatherings and other activities.
So far in 2018, 193 people have died in crashes, with over one-third of those fatalities involving an impaired driver.
