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Sheriff reports 732 county calls in October, flags staffing and vehicle concerns
Summary
Sheriff Garth Crowther reported 732 calls in October countywide (44 in Antonito) and 296 open cases for October. He said overtime for court security is increasing and flagged one open patrol deputy position and multiple sheriff vehicles out of service.
Sheriff Garth Crowther told the board that October brought 732 calls countywide and 44 calls in the Town of Antonito, with 296 open cases logged for the month.
"The October calls were 732 for the County and 44 for the Town of Antonito," Crowther said, adding that from July through October the office recorded 3,886 calls for the county, 122 for Antonito, and 1,069 cases overall. He reported two homicide cases, one attempted homicide and seven open sexual-assault cases. Crowther said court-security overtime from the 12th Judicial District is supplementing costs but warned staff could face burnout and that he "may need to add a deputy just for court security."
Crowther also updated the board on Search and Rescue activity for the year and on equipment readiness, noting that multiple patrol vehicles require major repairs; "All three are down at this time and will be repaired soon," he said. The board did not take formal action on staffing or equipment at the meeting; the sheriff identified operational strains the county will need to address in future budget and staffing decisions.
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