In May, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit conducted 486 traffic stops, issuing 318 citations. There were 59 arrests, including 14 for DUI.

The Chaffee County Detention Center processed 100 new inmates:

  • 64 from Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office
  • 19 from Salida Police Department
  • 8 from Lake County Sheriff’s Office
  • 8 from Buena Vista Police Department
  • 1 from State Patrol

The Chaffee County Dispatch Center handled 3,479 law enforcement calls, 203 ambulance calls, and 144 fire calls. Additionally, 501 emergency 911 calls were received.