‘County Agency News’ Archives
Larimer Count Visual Artist of the Year
Larimer County Natural Resources Visual Artist of the Year Reception Larimer County Natural Resources Department invites you to help celebrate the connection between land and art –please join us: Artist reception for Jim Digby, the 2011 Larimer County Natural Resources Visual Artist of the Year! Jim’s work will be displayed in the Larimer County Courthouse Offices Building second floor lobby, outside the Board of County Commissioners offices. Please join us in recognizing Jim and ... Full Story
Larimer County Settles Fairgrounds Lawsuit
Larimer County has resolved its lawsuit with the designers, manufacturers and builders of the metal buildings at The Ranch, Larimer County’s Fairgrounds. Larimer County will receive $14.8 million for a full release of all claims. The lawsuit stemmed from the December 2006 snowstorms that damaged the roof structures in the buildings. Subsequent forensic engineering studies of the buildings revealed that the buildings were under-designed and could ... Full Story
Sheriff on Facebook and Twitter
LCSO Adds Facebook & Twitter Accounts Press Release The Larimer County Sheriff's Office has added both Facebook and Twitter accounts as part of Sheriff Justin Smith's goal to increase communication with Larimer County citizens. In addition, Sheriff Smith has added a professional personal account to both Facebook and Twitter. The latest news releases, public activities, and general information as well as information on breaking incidents will be posted to both the Facebook and ... Full Story
Disturbance at Larimer County Jail
At approximately 7:00 p.m. last night, four inmates in the high security area of the Larimer County Jail engaged in a disturbance causing the jail's Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) to be activated and a K-9 unit to be brought into the facility. The four inmates threw fecal matter throughout the common area and flooded their cells, which then caused flooding in the common area. The inmates refused numerous times to follow the commands of jail staff to lock down and stop the ... Full Story
New Website at sheriff’s office
Date: October 19, 2011 Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith is pleased to announce the implementation of a new website for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. The site, www.larimersheriff.org , has a new look intended to make it easier for users to find the information they need. The site has been revamped entirely with an emphasis on providing easy access to the information most requested by users. Future improvements ... Full Story
Deputies receive commendations for work with young
October 19, 2011 Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith today awarded a Sheriff's Commendation to Deputy Ted Wilson and Deputy Justin Atwood for "bringing credit to themselves, their squads and the Larimer County Sheriff's Office " for the compassion they demonstrated to a six-year-old burglary victim earlier this year. Every once in a while a case comes along that touches the hearts of Larimer County Sheriff's deputies. One such case involved a shy but ... Full Story
Credit Card Fraud Increasing in Larimer County
October 18, 2011 The Larimer County Sheriff's Office has experienced an increase in the number of reports of credit card fraud recently. It is not yet clear what is causing this increase but a formal investigation is underway. The Sheriff reminds citizens to be cautious when sharing personal information, especially when responding to emails or text messages. Banks and financial institutions usually will not request your personal information ... Full Story
Jail Deputies Discover Weapons
Date: October 5, 2011 Larimer County Jail deputies successfully ended a plot by inmates making sharpened metal pieces, commonly known as shanks. Yesterday, while on a routine check in one of the outdoor recreation areas, a Larimer County Jail corporal heard the distinct sound of metal scraping on concrete coming from another recreation area. Upon investigation, deputies discovered several inmates involved in trying to sharpen metal pieces approximately five to six inches in ... Full Story
Lieutenant Andy Josey graduates from the FBI National
Lieutenant Andy Josey of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office Graduates from the FBI National Academy Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Andy Josey has graduated from the FBI's National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. The 246th session of the National Academy included participants from 46 states, the District of Columbia, 28 international countries, three military organizations and five federal civilian organizations. FBI Director ... Full Story
Suicide Resource Center to commemorate 22 years of
Larimer County, CO – The Suicide Resource Center of Larimer County will commemorate twenty-two years of active involvement in Northern Colorado on Thursday, October 6 with its annual Life Savers Fundraiser Breakfast at the Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. Prospect Road. The one-hour event begins at 7:30 AM and will include music by Mark Sloniker, guest speakers, highlights of the successes of the past year, and insights into the future direction of the organization. This is a free event; ... Full Story
