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
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.