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Address:                                   26861 HWY 34
Akron, Colorado 80720
Office: 970-345-2244                      Fax: (970) 345-2419

Welcome to the Washington County Sheriff's Office

This department serves the communities of Akron, Anton, Cope, Lindon, Last Chance, Otis, Platner, and Woodrow, as well as Prewitt Reservoir. Our jurisdiction is quite large, covering 2,521 square miles.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Washington County Sheriff's Office is to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Office as set forth by statute and to set the standards for law enforcement professionals dedicated to community oriented policing. Also, to provide firm, but fair service to Protect and to Serve the citizens with loyalty, integrity, professionalism, and pride.

 

Sheriff Larry Kuntz, shown at left, is currently serving his second term in office. Sheriff Kuntz has served in law enforcement since 1977. Sheriff Kuntz joined this department in 1994. He served as Undersheriff for 8 years before successfully running for Sheriff in 2002. Sheriff Kuntz appointed Jon Stivers, shown at right, as Undersheriff in June of 2008. Stivers also has many years of experience in law enforcement, he began as a deputy for the Washington County Sheriff's Office in 1995.

Go to Washington County Sheriff's Office website

If you believe you are a victim of a cyber-crime, or have received unsolicited e-mails asking for personal information (i.e. bank account numbers, social security numbers, date of birth, full name, or address), Please contact the Washington County Sheriffs Dept. Investigator Gerard O'Halloran. Remember, NEVER give out any of your personal information or reply to the unsolicited e-mail. You may also contact the FBI Internet Crimes Division, on the internet, by clicking on the following link, www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. The FBI site allows you to file a complaint. The complaint form will ask for any information including all reports made with local law enforcement. We strongly suggest reporting any and all cyber-crimes to the Washington County Sheriff's Dept as soon as possible.

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