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MCSO Accepting Citizens’ Academy Applications
Montrose, COLO.—The application period is now open for the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy. The academy starts Wednesday, Oct. 6, and will continue for 12 weeks with a graduation ceremony on Dec. 29, 2021. “The academy offers an inside look into the...
Montrose County Rescinds Fire Restrictions in West End
Sheriff Lillard has made the decision to life Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the West End of Montrose County will be on 12:01am Friday, September 3rd. This effectively ends all fire restrictions in the unincorporated county area for this time. For more information on...
Information Release
Montrose, COLO.--On Friday, Aug. 13, in the early evening a 62-year-old female was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the 12000 block of 6450 Road. She was transported to Montrose Memorial Hospital and shortly after succumbed to her injuries. She was later...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Beginning in Montrose County
Montrose, COLO.—The unincorporated area of Montrose County will be in stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Monday, June 21. Seasonal high temperatures, worsening dry conditions, and the heightening planning level of wildfire resources were the deciding factors to take...
FBI, MCSO, and MPD Teamwork Leads to Attempted Murderer Arrest
Montrose, COLO.—Today the Montrose County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), Federal Bureau of Investigation, Montrose Police Department, MCSO High Impact Target Team, and Seventh Judicial Task Force executed an operation that led to the arrest of an individual wanted for...
Deputy Peters and K-9 Tigo Introduce
Deputy Peters and K-9 Tigo present their new formal portrait.
K-9 Jocko Brings Home Two Firsts
Congratulations to Deputy Savage and K-9 Jocko! Jocko won two first place awards at the High Desert Police K9 Association K9 Challenge for Drag Race and Agility last weekend. 🏆🐾 #dogsonduty
Information Release
Montrose, COLO.--During the late evening hours of Saturday April 10, 2021, Christopher Impson, a 43-year-old male from Montrose, Colorado was killed in a vehicle / pedestrian accident at the 16400 Block of South Townsend Avenue. The case is currently under...
K-9 Jocko Receives Certification in Narcotics and Tracking
Congratulations to K-9 Jocko, who recently certified in narcotics and tracking with the High Desert Police K9 Association. The following day, Jocko had his first successful track. Good dog!
Montrose County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Jocko has Received Donation of Body Armor
Montrose, COLO.— Montrose County Sheriff’s Office K9 Jocko has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jocko’s vest was sponsored by Darby Kelly of Heroes with Paws in...
