Steamboat Today: Law Enforcement

The Record for Nov. 5

12:54 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 1100 block of Hilltop Parkway. Everything was fine.

Steamboat detective: There are ways to detect fake bills

Police say business owners need to know the feel of money to prevent fraud

After a counterfeit $50 bill was passed at a Steamboat Springs convenience store in October, Steamboat Springs police Detective Jerry Stabile said it’s important for business owners to know how to spot the difference between real and fake bills.

The Record for Nov. 4

12:07 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a disturbance in the 400 block of Fifth Street where a person reportedly broke bail bond conditions. Police arrested a 37-year-old Steamboat Springs woman on suspicion of violation of a restraining order and harassment.

Assault investigations ongoing

Police, deputies have identified suspects in 2 of 3 recent cases

Police and deputies have identified suspects in two of the three recent reports of sexual assault or attempted assaults in the Steamboat Springs area. Local law enforcement officials maintain that there is no reason to believe the incidents are related.

Hans Cartin receives federal prison time for gun, drug charges

Steamboat man to serve 8 years

A Steamboat Springs man arrested in a December raid was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun and possession of and intent to distribute cocaine.

The Record for Nov. 3

The Record for Nov. 2

The Record for Nov. 1

DA's personnel budget cut by 5 percent

3 counties in 14th Judicial District agree to reduction

Commissioners for Routt, Grand and Moffat counties agreed Monday to trim the 14th Judicial District Attorney's personnel budget by 5 percent in 2010, to make up for lost revenue.

ACET suspect pleads guilty, will be deported to Mexico

Ernesto Sanluis-Espinoza, one of three men arrested in an All Crimes Enforcement Team drug raid Aug. 31, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge during a hearing Monday and will be deported.

Council considers final approval of medical marijuana ordinance

If Steamboat Springs City Council approves a new medical marijuana ordinance tonight, it effectively will formalize collection of the city's 4.5 percent tax on marijuana sales.

Halloween revelry quiet

Police, Sheriff's Office and State Patrol report few arrests

Despite Halloween's reputation for shenanigans, local law enforcement officers said Saturday night's revelers were under control.

The Record for Oct. 31, 2009

Saturday, Oct. 31

The Record for Oct. 30

12:47 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers, Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies and Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue emergency responders were called to a report of domestic violence in Steamboat Springs. Officers arrested a 33-year-old Steamboat Springs man on suspicion of harassment related to domestic violence, criminal mischief, prohibited use of weapons and obstruction of telephone service after a nearly four-hour standoff on Laurel Lane.