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Police Department

The Paonia Police Department exists to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, objectivity and compassion.  Prevention of crime and the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances is our top priority.  The Paonia Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and development of its members through effective training and leadership.

ALL EMERGENCY CALLS SHOULD BE MADE TO 911

HOURS:  8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY

PHONE:  970-527-4822 During Business Hours

NON-EMERGENT: 970-874-2015 (Delta Dispatch)

 

Chief Matthew Laiminger - mlaimingerppd@townofpaonia.com

Sergeant Garrett Henderson - ghendersonppd@townofpaonia.com

Investigator Patrick Hinyard - phinyardppd@townofpaonia.com

Police Officer Thomas Seeley - tseeleyppd@townofpaonia.com

School Resource Officer - Kaden Heiniger - kheinigerppd@townofpaonia.com

Police Officer Bradley Bardessona - bbardessonappd@townofpaonia.com 

 

 

From left to right: Police Chief Laiminger, Sergeant Henderson, Investigator Hinyard, Officer Seeley, Officer Bardessona, School Resource Officer Heiniger

Thank you for your service and courage.

 

Marshal John Armour Stitt | Paonia Police Department, Colorado

Marshal John Armour Stitt

 

End of Watch Saturday, September 27, 1952

Paonia Police Department, Colorado

 

On September 27, 1952, Marshal Stitt was shot and killed after responding to a home where a man was drunk and creating a disturbance.  As the Marshal approached the house, the man came out of the home and fell down.  The Marshal identified himself, and as he was helping the man up, the man shot him in the heart, killing him.

Marshal Stitt has been appointed night marshal 6 weeks earlier.  He was survived by his wife and ten children.

The Paonia Police Department offers Regular VIN Inspections for $10 and Certified VIN Inspections for $50
A Regular VIN Inspection is required for:
A title correction
Vehicles with out-of-state title or registration
Purged Colorado Titles
A Certified Vin Inspection is required for:
Bonded title vehicles
Rebuilt vehicles
Reconstructed vehicles
Vehicles assembled from a kit (including trailers)
Please call 970-527-4822 to set up an appointment for a VIN inspection.

Bicycles and the Road
Did you know Per Colorado Revised Statute 42-2-1412, bicyclists must follow the same rules as a vehicle including stopping at stop signs?
There has been some confusion about the point system for bicycle riders. Bicycle riders who receive a citation for any violation are required to pay the same fine and fees as a person driving a motor vehicle but are assessed no points against their license.
For more information click on this link, BICYCLING IN COLORADO

The simple act of buckling up can prevent nearly 50% of all automobile deaths. More than 75% of people who are ejected during a fatal crash die from their critical injuries. Only 1% of passengers who were wearing a seat belt were ejected from a car during a crash.
To learn more about seat belt facts and statistics click on the links below:
Seat Belt Facts
Seat Belt Statistics

The Paonia Police Department does not provide fingerprint card services for civilians needing them for employment and/or background checks anymore.
Effective September 24, 2018, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) implemented the Colorado Applicant Background Services (CABS) program in response to Senate Bill 17-189.  This program moves fingerprinting services away from law enforcement agencies to certified vendors around the state.
If you are needing fingerprints, please go to www.identogo.com to schedule an appointment.