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Lafayette, COLORADO
Joined April 2011
LPD has received a report of a threat made to Centaurus High School. The threat is not believed to be credible, but officers are on scene conducting a precautionary investigation.
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UPDATE 12PM: LPD has cleared Centaurus. The threat was not credible. Please refer to BVSD communications for any further information
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Hwy 7 is currently closed between Coal Creek Blvd & Bonanza Dr for police activity. Please avoid the area. Updated information to come.
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Hwy 7 has reopened in both directions. LPD & EPD are currently searching for a male party involved in a disturbance in the area earlier this morning.
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No form of fireworks without a permit are allowed in Lafayette. Please visit our website for information on the professional community display and how to report fireworks violations: lafayetteco.gov/2799/Firewor…
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Hwy 287 at Dillon is now open in both directions, however signage work may create sporadic single lane closures during the day.
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Southbound Hwy 287 at Dillon Road is currently closed due to a traffic crash. Northbound Hwy 287 is experiencing delays. Please seek an alternative route if possible.
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CORRECTION: Northbound Hwy 287 is closed, not southbound, but expect delays in the area of Hwy 287 and Dillon Rd due to a traffic crash.
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Lafayette is no longer on Accident Alert. Roadways have improved but are still slick in spots. Please drive careful out there.
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If collisions do not involve fatalities, injuries requiring medical, hit/run, suspected impaired driving, damage to public property, no valid DL, or street blockage, exchange info & file report online (dmv.colorado.gov/report-acci…) or in person at LPD as soon as possible.
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September is National Preparedness Month. Are you disaster ready? Learn more about how you and your household can prepare for disasters: boulderodm.gov/topics/
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The Lafayette Police Department responded to two pedestrian accidents involving juveniles at signaled crosswalks on Baseline Road west of 95th Street on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6. Lafayette Police are investigating both incidents. Full release lafayetteco.gov/CivicAlerts.…
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West Baseline has been reopened.
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West Baseline Road is currently closed at King Street for a traffic accident investigation. Alternate route advised.
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September is National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters/emergencies that could happen any time. Have you signed up for Boulder County emergency alerts through the Boulder Office of Disaster Management? member.everbridge.net/453003…
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LPD received reports of 7 business burglaries between 8/16-22. All businesses were closed during the burglaries & no one was present at any of the establishments. Suspects have been identified. These are active investigations. No further information is available at this time.
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Lafayette enacts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Aug. 2 There are currently no wildfires directly affecting the City. These restrictions will assist in preventing additional fires and ensure resources remain on the wildfires across the region and state. lafayetteco.gov/CivicAlerts.…
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If you witness a fireworks violation in your neighborhood and wish to file a report, follow the link to learn more: lafayetteco.gov/2799/Firewor…
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This dog was found today in Lafayette (Spaulding & Public). The dog appears to be a cattle type breed. We were unable to locate an owner or address for the dog. The dog was taken to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. If you have information, please call 303-442-4030. Thank you
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This dog was found last night (Spaulding & Public). The dog appears to be a small pit bull type breed. We were unable to locate an owner or address for the dog. The dog was taken to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. If you have information, please call 303-442-4030. Thank you
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