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Arrest Made in Death Investigation
Shawn Dashen, 48, of Trinidad was arrested on February 5, 2025, for manslaughter of an at-risk adult. The charges stem from an incident on D...
Read MoreSeeking Information on Cold Case
It has been nearly 30 years since Jolene Romero was found murdered in Alley "A" between Church and Plum Streets in Trinidad, CO. Anyone with...
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Trinidad Communications Center Announces Change to Emergency Notification SystemThe Trinidad Communications Center is changing from the Code...
Read MoreLOCK YOUR CARS
We have seen a big increase in vehicle trespasses. In a lot of these cases, the vehicle is not locked.Here are some things to remember:Alway...
Read MoreLEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
Level 2 water restrictions now in effect.Customers may water lawns and other vegetation on a restricted schedule as follows: Addresses...
Read MoreSILVER ALERT / MISSING PERSON - DAVID SHIER
Feb. 18, 2022 - The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office received information that citizens have been taking down missing posters due ...
Read MoreWelcome to the Trinidad Police Department
Welcome to Trinidad Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site respons...
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Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area. Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
Read MoreCamera Registry Available
In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Trinidad Police Department is asking all businesses and residents&...
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Arrest
Sep 5, 2025
Officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance. They made contact with parties involved. Sanchez was then arrested for Harassment (Strike, Shove, Kick, Otherwise Touch or Contact).
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Arrest
Sep 5, 2025
Officers and emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a house fire. Upon arrival and further investigation, Rascon was arrested and charged with First Degree Arson, Third Degree Assault, First Degree Assault and a Failure to Appear warrant.
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Arrest
Sep 5, 2025
Officers were dispatched to a report of a male threatening people with a baseball bat. After speaking with people on scene, Rommer was arrested for Menacing- Intimidation (Inc Stalking. Threats).
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Incident
Sep 5, 2025
The Police Blotter is a list of calls received by the dispatch center. The call type indicates how the call was recorded by dispatch, but may not be indicative of the result of the call. For example, a call type of "traffic stop" may, in fact, become a DUI or a warrant ar...
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