Carbondale Police Department

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    C’dale PD investigation report withheld since September 2021

    C’dale PD investigation report withheld since September 2021 thumbnail Michael Francisco ponders his case at a March 2021 hearing in Carbondale. He has filed suit against City Market and Tia Walker but will enter mediation on March 9 with the Town of Carbondale and the Carbondale police. AH Marsh photo

    On May 26, 2021, the Town of Carbondale released a statement that the Town had “retained Powers Police Consulting and Investigations of Grand Junction to perform an independent administrative investigation of the Town of Carbondale Police Department’s handling of the arrest incident that… read more →

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    Scuttlebutt & Community Calendar - Dec. 15, 2022

    Scuttlebutt & Community Calendar – Dec. 15, 2022 thumbnail The Carbondale Police Department, with the help of the Roaring Fork girls’ lacrosse team, raised $1,380 for “Shop with a Cop” during the Photos with Santa event on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Launchpad. Photo courtesy of Katie J Photography

    Clayful
    The Community Art Center Clay Studio in Glenwood Springs has launched a membership program for experienced potters in the Valley. Full-shelf memberships cost $150 per month and half-shelf memberships are $90 per month, plus $60 for a one-time studio orientation. For more information about memberships, workshops… read more →

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    Orbeez, how a toy can turn into a weapon

    Orbeez, how a toy can turn into a weapon thumbnail Carbondale Chief of Police Kirk Wilson (left) with officer James Kuhlman. Photo by Marlo Bowman

    On May 26, the Orbeez Challenge on TikTok made its way to the Roaring Fork Valley. The challenge dares young people to use airsoft guns or “blasters” to shoot innocent bystanders with gel pellets. 

    In a local case, high school students drove by Miners Park… read more →

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    Carbondale report: Housing crunch fought on several fronts

    Carbondale report: Housing crunch fought on several fronts thumbnail The police department was present during Tuesday’s meeting for the swearing in of Officer Arthur Fields. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    All trustees were in attendance at the regular meeting on March 8.

    During trustee comments, Lani Kitching gave an update on Crystal River restoration work at Riverfront Park. Based on the limited window for working in-stream with minimal disruption to aquatic species, the project is forecasted to begin… read more →

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    Carbondale Report: Town manager selection process narrows in

    Carbondale Report: Town manager selection process narrows in thumbnail Town manager finalists (left to right): Jennifer Phillips, Kara Silbernagel and Jeff Durbin. The Town hosted a “meet and greet” at the Third Street Center on Oct. 20 for community members to try to get a few words in with each candidate. Feedback left in a basket by the door was given to trustees ahead of interviews on Friday, Oct. 22. A select group of community members, as well as Town staff, also had the opportunity to interview candidates on Thursday, Oct. 21. According to Trustee Ben Bohmfalk, speaking with Bob Schultz on KDNK, a final decision has not yet been made. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

    During trustee comments, at the regular meeting on Oct. 26, Ben Bohmfalk encouraged everyone to vote, announcing it is now too late to mail a ballot. There is a ballot drop-box located at Town Hall. Bohmfalk also reminded the public of the upcoming comprehensive plan update meeting, presenting… read more →

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    Community, meet the police

    Community, meet the police thumbnail Chief Wilson, in the foreground, and former Chief Gene Schilling prepare for the tug-of-war between CPD and the Carbondale Rural Fire Protection District at this year's Mountain Fair. Photo by James Steindler.

    The first-ever Carbondale Police Department (CPD) Citizen Academy was quickly renamed the “Community Academy” so as not to deter folks without U.S. citizenship from participating. That change-up was the result of input given by the first members of the academy — and was one of many suggestions taken… read more →

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    News Analysis: Civil case complicates conversation

    News Analysis: Civil case complicates conversation thumbnail Sketch by Larry Day

    Well, it happened. The community got its chance to join in on the conversation about the Michael Francisco case and ask burning questions to Town officials. While the intention of transparency was there, it was significantly hindered by the officials heeding limitations of what they could discuss due… read more →

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    Citizens' Academy launches this June

    Citizens' Academy launches this June thumbnail Carbondale Police Department’s Public Relations Officer Anna Ramirez and Chief Kirk Wilson outside Town Hall. Photo by James Steindler.

    The Carbondale Police Department (CPD) wants you to ask questions. Yes, you read that right. Those who are interested can learn what it’s like to serve and protect in this community. Therefore, CPD is conducting its first Citizens’ Academy (CA) this summer. 

    “Police departments all across the country… read more →

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    Justice takes its time in Francisco case

    Justice takes its time in Francisco case thumbnail Michael Francisco (right) engages in conversation with supporters, including Ed Troy (left), outside of Town Hall.

    Michael Francisco appeared for another hearing in Carbondale Municipal Court the afternoon of March 8. It culminated in yet another continuance — the third of a series since Jan. 11.
    Expecting a large turnout, which they were right about, the Town of Carbondale limited attendance to 25 people… read more →