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A Controversial Wall
Even before he was charged with driving under the influence, Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall was no stranger to controversy. Since being elected in November 2006, Wall has feuded with county commissioners and other law enforcement agencies. Here, read all stories related to the sheriff's office.
Eldridge felt he had to resign
Sheriff Wall not ready to discuss ‘issues’ with his traffic stop, DWAI conviction
Friday, July 18, 2008
Former Deputy Lance Eldridge said Thursday that he felt “he had no choice” but to resign from the Routt County Sheriff’s Office late Tuesday night.
Wall found guilty of DWAI
Sheriff avoids DUI conviction, is found guilty of two related charges
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall was found guilty of driving while ability impaired, failure to dim his headlights and prohibited use of a weapon Wednesday in Routt County Court, where a six-member jury rendered its verdict after a three-day trial.
Wall found guilty of DWAI
Routt County Sheriff also found guilty of failure to dim headlights and prohibited use of a weapon
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall was found guilty of driving while ability impaired, failure to dim his headlights and prohibited use of a weapon today in Routt County Court, where the jury rendered its verdict after a three-day trial.
Eyewitnesses testify in county sheriff’s DUI case
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Two Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies offered conflicting opinions Tuesday about whether their boss was under the influence of alcohol the night of Oct. 27, 2007.
Sheriff’s deputy says he would have arrested Wall
In Routt County Court, Deputy Lance Eldridge cited his observations of sheriff on night of DUI charge
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Routt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lance Eldridge said in court Tuesday that he would have arrested Sheriff Gary Wall on suspicion of DUI on Oct. 27, 2007.
Wall trial gets started
Sheriff’s public prominence makes for lengthy jury selection
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
After a few witnesses Monday, attorneys prosecuting Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall with charges that he drove drunk nine months ago had a hard time establishing more than Wall’s defense already admits.
Wall trial to begin Monday
Witnesses named for court proceeding
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The jury trial of Sheriff Gary Wall begins Monday at the Routt County Justice Center, and Wall himself is on a list of potential witnesses who could defend the county’s top law enforcement officer against charges that he drove drunk nine months ago.
Defense: A plot against Wall
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
A disgruntled former deputy and a concerted effort by area law enforcement officers to frame Gary Wall led to the Routt County sheriff’s arrest last year on suspicion that he drove under the influence of alcohol, defense attorney Ron Smith suggested Monday.
Judge denies Wall appeal
Sheriff will fight DUI charges in jury trial
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Senior Judge Cecil Wayne Williams upheld the revocation of Sheriff Gary Wall’s driver’s license in Routt County Court on Tuesday, and a jury trial has been set for the drunken driving case against the county’s top law enforcement officer.
Wall to face DUI charges
Routt County sheriff scheduled for two hearings today
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall is scheduled to appear in Routt County Court today for hearings in two cases related to charges that he drove drunk on an October night last year.
Sheriff tightens jail policy
Wall: Former time-shaving practices out of compliance
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall has tightened policies allowing prisoners at Routt County Jail to get time shaved off their sentences for good behavior.
Prosecutor responds to Wall appeal
License revocation will be subject of April 29 hearing
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The prosecutor in the driving under the influence case against Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall thinks the revocation of Wall’s driver’s license was appropriate and should not be stayed or reviewed by a judge in Routt County Court.
Wall’s winch request stalls
Commissioners, sheriff discuss policy questions, impact on towing companies
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
When Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall first talked about installing Sheriff’s Office vehicles with winches, he hoped they could be used to help people. He’s now convinced they could save people’s lives.
Wall trial to be held in Routt County
Judge denies prosecution’s motion to change venue
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall’s trial will be held in Routt County, Senior Judge Cecil Wayne Williams ruled Wednesday morning.
Wall to appeal license revocation
Routt County sheriff will appear in court today
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall will fight the Colorado Department of Revenue’s yearlong revocation of his driver’s license and is asking that his license be reinstated while the appeal process plays out.
New judge to hear Wall case
Prosecution, defense venue dispute spurs Garrecht’s recusal
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
A new judge will hear the case against Gary Wall, and his first order of business will be whether to grant a new trial location for the Routt County sheriff accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Wall case delayed again
Judge Garrecht may rule on venue change request
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Gary Wall made a brief appearance in Routt County Court today, but little progress was made in the case involving the Routt County sheriff accused of driving under the influence.
Wall case delayed again
Garrecht may rule on venue change request
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
The location of Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall’s trial will not be decided until at least next month.
Wall to appear in court today
Local attorneys speculate on possible change of venue, potential strategies
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall will appear in court at 8:30 a.m. today, but little is expected from the proceedings.
Change in venue requested
Wall’s defense opposes motion; judge’s decision uncertain
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008
If the prosecution has its way, Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall’s driving under the influence trial will not be held in Steamboat Springs.
Deputies don’t drive Wall
Change of venue possible for Routt County sheriff’s DUI trial
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
The loss of his driver’s license has not impeded Gary Wall’s ability to perform his duties as sheriff, an official with the Routt County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
Sheriff Wall loses license
Department of Revenue upholds yearlong revocation
Friday, Dec. 21, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall has lost his driver’s license for one year, the Colorado Department of Revenue confirmed Thursday.
Sheriff Wall’s license suspended
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall has lost his driver’s license for one year, the Colorado Department of Revenue confirmed Thursday.
Snowmobiles approved
Sheriff’s Office equipment to aid Search and Rescue
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007
The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two snowmobiles Tuesday to assist county law enforcement in search and rescue operations and to help winter patrols combat trespassing in North Routt.
Sheriff Wall’s case continued
Defense, prosecution say they still are investigating
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007
The court case against Gary Wall was continued in Routt County Court this morning. Attorneys on both sides said they still are investigating the charges against the Routt County sheriff.
Assistant district attorney: Avoiding trial would be ideal in Wall case
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall may not have to go to criminal trial for charges of driving under the influence and prohibited use of a weapon.
Woman remains in critical condition after accident
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
An Oak Creek woman remains in critical condition today at Denver Health Medical Center as a result of injuries suffered in a one-car accident Wednesday afternoon.
Wall notes positive achievements, addresses perceptions
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
Some might balk at the label “controversial.”
Not Gary Wall.
“I’m a lightning rod for sure,” the Routt County Sheriff said recently.
Wall’s license in jeopardy
Breathalyzer refusal could mean loss of privileges for one year
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall’s driver’s license could be revoked for up to one year for refusing to take a Breathalyzer test Oct. 27 when Colorado State Patrol Trooper Brett Hilling cited him for driving under the influence and a related weapons charge near U.S. Highway 40 and Walton Creek Road.
Special prosecutor likely
District attorney from Eagle County could handle Wall case
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
The 14th Judicial District is seeking a special prosecutor to handle the DUI case of Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall.
Wall was in county vehicle
Sheriff’s Office employee provided ride home after traffic stop
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall was in his county-owned vehicle when he was pulled over and charged with DUI and prohibitive use of a weapon Saturday night. A Sheriff’s Office employee provided Wall and his female passenger a ride home after the traffic stop.
Our View: The silence is disturbing
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall and the Colorado State Patrol owe the public honest accounts of what happened during a Saturday night traffic stop that resulted in Wall being given a court summons for driving under the influence.
Any officer can arrest the sheriff
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
Colorado State Patrol troopers could have arrested Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall on suspicion of driving under the influence Saturday night, even though Wall is the county’s top law enforcement officer.
Wall: ‘I wasn’t intoxicated’
Sheriff, State Patrol keep tight-lipped about case
Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall reaffirmed his innocence to charges of drunken driving Monday but declined to provide any specifics about the Saturday night traffic stop that has sparked another controversy involving the county’s top law enforcement officer.
Sheriff issued summons for DUI
Wall denies his ability was impaired
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence and prohibitive use of a weapon Saturday night by the Colorado State Patrol.
Man dies in accident at Milner Landfill
Longtime employee remembered as smart, caring, irreplaceable
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007
A 51-year-old Steamboat Springs man died Tuesday afternoon at the Twin Landfill in Milner after a bulldozer attachment fell on top of him.
Wall advised to seek attorney
Commissioners: Sheriff’s policies have legal, fiscal risks
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007
The Routt County Board of Commissioners has advised Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall to seek legal counsel, citing Sheriff’s Office policies that commissioners say “present significant legal or financial risk for the county.”
Sheriff’s Office launches redesigned Web site
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
People who want to know more about the Routt County Sheriff’s Office can now access that information with the click of a mouse.
D.A.R.E. vehicle given away
Sheriff’s Office donates drug education car to Moffat County
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007
The Routt County Sheriff’s Office gave away one of the last remnants of its Drug Abuse and Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E., program Thursday.
Sheriff Wall’s Sept. 6 letter to the county
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
Response to July 24, 2007, correspondence regarding county policies
Wall won’t compromise ‘integrity’ at county’s request
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall announced Friday that he would not respond to the Routt County Board of Commissioners’ request to clarify his policies in a letter, saying that to betray his personal philosophies would “sacrifice the integrity of the Sheriff’s Office.”
County approves deputy pay jump
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Deputy Kurtis Luster got a big raise Tuesday.
Jail deputy appealing termination
Routt County Sheriff to hold hearing with former employee
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007
The 23-year Routt County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy who was fired Monday for violating the department’s conduct policy is appealing the decision.
Sheriff’s Office fires detention deputy
Investigator: Fort Collins incident a violation of conduct policy
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
A Routt County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy was fired Monday for what officials said was violation of the department’s conduct policy.
Wall aims for 24-hour service
Sheriff requests additional deputy, animal control officer
Friday, Aug. 24, 2007
Sheriff Gary Wall has spent his first months in office modifying the shifts worked by his deputies in an effort to provide around-the-clock service. But Wall said 24-hour coverage won’t be possible unless he can add another patrol deputy and an animal control officer to his staff.
Officers turning up the heat
Law enforcement cracking down on drunken driving
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007
As part of a statewide initiative to crack down on drunken driving, local law enforcement agencies are stepping up their annual “The Heat is On” enforcement now through Labor Day weekend.
Wall asks county for extension
Sheriff gets legal help in policy discussions with commissioners
Monday, Aug. 20, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall has hired an attorney to aid him in ongoing policy discussions with the Routt County Board of Commissioners and county legal staff.
Jailer under investigation
Incident with teen girl in Larimer County leads to suspension
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007
A Routt County Sheriff’s Office jailer has been placed on leave following an incident involving the jailer and a teenage girl in Larimer County.
Wall speaks about standoff
Sheriff says deputies did ‘excellent job’ in Aug. 1 incident
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall reflected Monday on an Aug. 1 standoff that he said was “the most intense incident” he has encountered since taking office in January.
Wall assessing county letter
Commissioners ask sheriff to clarify position on policies
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Sheriff Gary Wall and Routt County commissioners continue to trade letters about county policies.
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