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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...
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Seeking 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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Sign up for emergency alerts

Trinidad Communications Center Announces Change to Emergency Notification SystemThe Trinidad Communications Center is changing from the Code...
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LOCK 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...
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LEVEL 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...
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SILVER 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 ...
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Welcome 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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Mobile App Available

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Camera 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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Sign Up For Free Notifications

Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free....
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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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Incident
Sep 4, 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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Incident
Sep 3, 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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Arrest
Sep 2, 2025
Officers contacted and arrested Camp for a Fail to Comply warrant. 
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Image for Kirkland, Joseph   - MENACING (THREAT/FEAR OF SBI + DEADLY WEAPON OR THREAT OF DEADLY WEAPON)
Arrest
Sep 2, 2025
Officers made contact with a male that wanted to report he had been threatened with a gun. After further investigation, Kirkland was contacted and arrested for Menacing (Threat/Fear of SBI + Deadly Weapon or Threat of Deadly Weapon).
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