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Longmont to See Single-Use Possession Cases in Court Next Year

Longmont to See Single-Use Possession Cases in Court Next Year

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a law in late May which will declassify single-use drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor for Schedule I and II substances.
Longmont Police Report - July 3, 2019

Longmont Police Report - July 3, 2019

Longmont Police Report - July 3, 2019
Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

The Longmont Observer would like to wish all of Longmont a safe and happy 4th of July.
Fourth Of July in Longmont

Fourth Of July in Longmont

A list of things to do in Longmont on July 4th.
Longmont Police Report - July 1-2, 2019

Longmont Police Report - July 1-2, 2019

Longmont Police Report - July 1-2, 2019
Longmont Boy Survives Three-Story Fall From Window

Longmont Boy Survives Three-Story Fall From Window

Six-year-old Xander Carlson of Longmont fell from a three-story window on June 3rd sustaining multiple critical injuries including head trauma, a shattered eye socket, internal organ damage, and several broken bones, but is now home recuperating in Longmont with friends and family.
Local Law Enforcement Cracks Drug Trafficking Organization

Local Law Enforcement Cracks Drug Trafficking Organization

In December 2018, the Longmont Public Safety, Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) began investigating the drug distribution activities of Longmont resident, Joshua Ward.
Parks, Open Space and Trails finishes summer educational series

Parks, Open Space and Trails finishes summer educational series

The City of Longmont’s Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) division is wrapping up its summer educational series with four more classes.
Mountain State Children's Home Creates a Brand New World

Mountain State Children's Home Creates a Brand New World

Just a few miles north on Highway 287, is 150 acres of land bought for the Mountain State Children's Home.
LPD Releases Updated Data for Professional Standards Investigations

LPD Releases Updated Data for Professional Standards Investigations

On March 24, 2018, the Longmont Observer worked with Longmont Public Safety to gain access and share what we termed 'police misconduct data.'