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Welcome to CRIMEWATCH Moffat County

This resource is for building public awareness of crimes and those that commit criminal acts in Moffat County. The information contained wit...
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Image for Kratom Awareness: Understanding the Risks and Consequences
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Aug 18, 2026
What is 7-OH?   7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is a potent synthetic compound increasingly found in commercially sold kratom products such as capsules, tablets, gummies, and liquid shots. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued multiple warnings about kratom p...
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Aug 13, 2026
August 13, 2026 The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office will not renew its contract with Flock Safety when the current agreement expires on December 31, 2026. Effective immediately, Sheriff’s Office deputies will no longer access or utilize the Flock camera system. Flock cameras ha...
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Image for Craig Resident Lawrence Herrera Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
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Created Jul 29, 2026 / Updated Aug 11, 2026
The following statement has been issued by the 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office: "In late May 2026, Herrera pled guilty to possessing with intent to distribute almost 70 grams of methamphetamine, in case 25CR84. At the sentencing hearing on Monday, 14th Judicial Distri...
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Jul 31, 2026
UPDATE: ROADS ARE NOW OPEN, SCENE IS CLEAR     Emergency crews are currently working an active structure fire at 1625 E. Highway 40. Highway 40 is closed between the intersections of E. 1st Street and E. Victory Way. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route u...
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Jul 21, 2026
Saturday's fundraiser at Murdoch's in Craig raised $2,762 in cash donations, and over $3,000 in total donations for Sergeant Zach Burns, with the Carbon County Sheriff's Office! Thank you to everyone that donated.  We are deeply moved by the selfless support and open hear...
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Image for Statement from Sheriff Chip McIntyre Regarding Colorado Senate Bill 25-003
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Created Jul 16, 2026 / Updated Aug 13, 2026
Beginning August 1, 2026 , Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) will take effect, creating new requirements for the purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms in Colorado. Under the law, individuals seeking to purchase these firearms must first obtain a Firearms Safety Cours...
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Jul 15, 2026
Due to the extreme heat that we are experiencing this summer, the Craig Police Department’s Animal Control Team is implementing a zero-tolerance policy for your pet’s health and safety. Craig Colorado sits at 6,198 ft in elevation, so we feel the hot temperature's different th...
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Jul 8, 2026
Today, July 8 th  2026, Craig Police Department Officers will be conducting an active shooter response training at Craig Middle School. While the vast majority of this training will take place inside the school, you may see an increased law enforcement presence in the are...
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Jul 7, 2026
At approximately 4:00 a.m. this morning, firefighters from Craig Fire Rescue, the Moffat County Sheriff's Office Fire Crew, and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service responded to a wildland fire in the Cedar Mountain area off Moffat County Road 7. Thanks to the quick response and coo...
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Jul 6, 2026
The Moffat County Sheriff's Office would like to extend a sincere thank you to our residents and visitors for taking the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions seriously over the Fourth of July holiday. We appreciate everyone who chose to celebrate responsibly by not using fireworks and do...
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