Posted on: August 17, 2020
If you currently do not have an evacuation plan for you and your animals, please make one.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 17, 2020
Contact: Jesslyn Swirka, (970) 668-4192
Wildfire season is in full swing and with many large fires burning it creates a lot of smoke, concern, and need for an evacuation pla...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: July 23, 2020
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public of the importance to continue being the Eyes and Ears in the community and in their neighborhood.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 23, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMINDS THE PUBLIC TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR
AND
LOCK UP VEHICLES AND VALUABLES
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 16, 2020
Summit County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Silverthorne have received notification from Denver Water that flow levels in the Blue River have significantly decreased.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 16, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
Contact: Kim Jardim
(970) 262-7305
kjardim@silverthorne.org
SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND TOWN OF SILVERTHORNE OPEN BLUE RI...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 14, 2020
On June 13, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a storm cell blew in from the southwest producing winds in excess of 40 mph and 4 foot waves on Dillon Reservoir, causing multiple boats to capsize.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 14, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
BOATING ACCIDENT DEATH IN DILLON RESERVOIR
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On June 13, 2020, at approxi...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 12, 2020
As your Sheriff, I take a strong stand with the professional and caring men and women of law enforcement who keep our community safe 24 hours a day.
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Los recientes acontecimientos nacionales han vuelto a destacar una relación tensa entre las autoridades policiales y las comunidades a las que han jurado servir y proteger.
Una carta abierta a nuestra comunidad del Condado de Summit
Los recientes acontecimientos nacionales han vuelto a destacar una relación tensa entre las autoridades policiales y las comunidades a las que han jurado ...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 8, 2020
Recent national events have, again, highlighted a strained relationship between law enforcement and the communities they have sworn to serve and protect.
An open letter to our Summit County community.
Recent national events have, again, highlighted a strained relationship between law enforcement and the communities they have sworn to serve and protect. These events have naturally and appropriately...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Summit County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Silverthorne have received notification from Denver Water that flow levels in the Blue River are to be increased up to 1,000 cfs today, June 1, 2020.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 1, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
Contact: Kristina Nayden
(970) 513-4886
knayden@silverthorne.org
SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND TOWN OF SILVERTHORNE CLOSE BLUE RIVER
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 19, 2020
Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2020 the Summit County Sheriff’s Office will resume regular business hours.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 19, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS RESUME
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2020 the Summit Coun...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 18, 2020
On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. the community is invited to enjoy a celebratory motorcade procession to honor the Class of 2020.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 18, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SUMMIT COUNTY SENIOR CLASS OF 2020 PROCESSION DETAILS
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On Thursday, May 2...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons and the Town of Breckenridge announces the SAVE THE DATE of May 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. on Breckenridge Main Street for the public to celebrate the graduating Summit High School Seniors Class of 2020.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 15, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE SUMMIT COUNTY SENIOR CLASS OF 2020 PROCESSION
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Summ...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: May 8, 2020
Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons, is pleased to announce that Summit High School Senior Anna Tomlinson is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado, CSOC, scholarship award for Summit County.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 8, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP WINNER IN SUMMIT COUNTY ANNOUNCED
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO –...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 29, 2020
Since the first Summit County Public Health Order was signed by the Public Health Director on March 17, 2020, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office has continued to respond to the numerous complaints from the public about violations.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 29, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDS TO CITIZEN QUESTIONS ABOUT PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER VIOLATIONS
SUMMIT COUNTY, C...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 28, 2020
Warmer weather is on the way and with that more wildlife encounters. Are you aware of which animals in Summit County are rabies carriers? Do you know what to do if your animal brings one in the house?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 28th, 2020
Contact: Jesslyn Swirka
(970) 668-4192
Jesslyn.Swirka@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SUMMIT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL REMINDER ON RABIES
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO &...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 22, 2020
With the onset of spring thaw in the high country, the Summit County Sheriff’s office reminds the public of the dangers of melting ice in and around Summit County waterways.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 22, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMINDS PUBLIC ABOUT DANGERS OF MELTING ICE
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – With the ...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 19, 2020
On April 18, 2020 at approximately 5:05 p.m. Summit County Sheriff’s Office Deputies began investigating the report of a suicidal woman who was armed with a handgun in the Wildernest subdivision in unincorporated Summit County.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 19, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES WELFARE CHECK
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: April 15, 2020
Summit County Sheriff, Jaime FitzSimons extends his appreciation to the public for respecting the Public Health Order for social distancing in respect to trailhead usage to access the National Forest.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 15, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF USES EXISTING AUTHORITY TO MANAGE TRAILHEAD USAGE
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Summit County Sheriff,...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 31, 2020
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public of the importance to continue being the Eyes and Ears in the community and in their neighborhood.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 31, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMINDS THE PUBLIC TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR
AND
LOCK UP VEHICLES AND VALUABLES
&...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 16, 2020
In compliance with the public health order issued by the Summit County Board of County Commissioners that Summit County minimize social contact, the Animal Shelter will be providing modified service until further notice.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 10, 2020
On March 9, 2020 at approximately 3:25 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fifty-one year old male skier that was found unconscious and not breathing in the trees off the side of a ski run at Keystone Ski Resort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 10, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF INVESTIGATES SKIER DEATH AT KEYSTONE SKI RESORT
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On March 9, 2020 at appr...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: March 7, 2020
On March 7, 2020, at approximately 1:55 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a collision involving two snowboarders.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 7, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES SKIER COLLISION AT KEYSTONE RESORT
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO &nda...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: February 10, 2020
On February 7, 2020 at approximately 3:47 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fifty-six year old male skier that was found unconscious and not breathing at the bottom of a ski trail at Breckenridge Ski Resort.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 10, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF INVESTIGATES SKIER DEATH AT BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On February 7, 20...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 31, 2020
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is a volunteer organization of dedicated therapy dog handlers and their dogs on a mission of sharing smiles and joy through animal-assisted activities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 31, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SUMMIT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR JJ SWIRKA BECOMES A TESTER/OBSERVER FOR ALLIANCE THERAPY DOGS
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: January 7, 2020
On January 7, 2020, Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons announced that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriffs Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Summit County student next spring.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 7, 2020
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OF COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On January 7, 2020, Sheriff Jaime FitzSi...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 23, 2019
On December 22, 2019, at approximately 5:58 a.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check for a screaming male at the Slopeside Condominiums, 1211 W. Keystone Road in the Mountain House area of Keystone.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 23, 2019
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES ARMED ROBBERY IN KEYSTONE
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – O...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 16, 2019
On December 16, 2019 at approximately 11:50 a.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sixty-five year old male skier that was found unconscious and not breathing on a ski run at Keystone Ski Resort.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 16, 2019
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SHERIFF INVESTIGATES UNATTENDED SKIER DEATH AT KEYSTONE RESORT
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On December 16...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 11, 2019
On December 10, 2019, at approximately 4:15 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bills Ranch Neighborhood in unincorporated Summit County near Frisco for multiple reports of property damage.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 11, 2019
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
PROPERTY DAMAGE IN BILL’S RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On December 10, 2019, at approx...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: December 1, 2019
On November 30, 2019 at approximately 8:25 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance in a condominium in Dillon Valley.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 1, 2019
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
DISTURBANCE IN DILLON VALLEY CONDOMINIUM RESULTS IN SHOOTING
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
Posted on: November 22, 2019
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public to be vigilant in recognizing fraud schemes during this holiday season. Every year, thousands of people lose money to telephone scams.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 22, 2019
Contact: Erin Opsahl
(970) 423-8901
Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMINDS PUBLIC TO BE AWARE OF PHONE SCAMS
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO &n...
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Summit County Sheriff's Office
