Montrose Police Department

10/08/2026

Don’t forget to join us this evening for our Flock Safety License Plate Reader information session. Chief Blaine Hall will be providing information about how this technology is used in Montrose to solve crimes and keep the community safe.

Date: Tonight, Thursday October 8, 2026
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Montrose Pavilion Event Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive.

Don’t miss this opportunity to find out more about this technology.

Spanish translation available.



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No olvides acompañarnos esta tarde en nuestra sesión informativa sobre los lectores de matrículas de Flock Safety. El jefe Blaine Hall proporcionará información sobre cómo se utiliza esta tecnología en Montrose para resolver delitos y mantener segura a la comunidad.

Fecha: Esta noche, jueves 8 de octubre de 2026
Hora: 6 - 7:30 p. m.
Lugar: Montrose Pavilion Event Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive.

Traducción al español disponible.

10/06/2026

Do you have questions about Flock Safety License Plate Readers and how they are used in our community?

The Montrose Police Department will host an information session for all interested Montrose residents on Thursday October 8, 2026 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Event Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive. Police Chief Blaine Hall will talk about how the technology is used to support public safety and help solve crimes in Montrose.

Don’t miss this opportunity to find out more about this technology.

Spanish translation available.


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¿Tiene preguntas sobre los lectores de matrículas de Flock Safety y cómo se utilizan en nuestra comunidad?

El Departamento de Policía de Montrose organizará una sesión informativa para todos los residentes de Montrose interesados el jueves 8 de octubre de 2026 6 - 7:30 p. m. en el Montrose Pavilion Event Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive. El jefe de policía Blaine Hall hablará sobre cómo se utiliza la tecnología para apoyar la seguridad pública y ayudar a resolver delitos en Montrose.

No se pierda esta oportunidad de obtener más información sobre esta tecnología.

Traducción al español disponible.

09/29/2026

Join the Montrose Police Department for an information session regarding Flock Safety License Plate Readers.

Police Chief Blaine Hall will lead an information session on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Event Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive.
Montrose residents are invited to learn how the Montrose Police Department utilizes Flock Safety License Plate Reader (LPR) technology to generate investigative leads to help solve crimes in our community. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

All interested Montrose residents are encouraged to attend.

09/26/2026

Update: September 27, 2026. The scene has been released. Thank you for your patience.
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Update: 6:20 pm September 26, 2026. The scene remains under investigation. Thank you for giving our first responders and investigators the space to do their work.
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Montrose Police Department and Montrose Fire Protection responded to an incident at the 700 block of N., Grand Ave. this afternoon for a fire at a residence. We have the scene cordoned off and there is a large police and fire presence. There are no known injuries, however, the scene will be restricted for an indefinite period of time. We are asking citizens to stay out of the area while we conduct our investigation.

We will notify the public when the scene is released.

09/23/2026

Update 9/22/2026 8:00 pm: Santana Alejandro De La Cruz has been located.
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The Montrose Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Please see the description below and image below.
Name: Santana Alejandro De La Cruz
S*x: Male
Age: 13
Height: 5'06
Weight: 110 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Last seen: Wearing an all black hoodie with a multi-colored hood. He may have left in a white four-door pickup truck with a headache rack around 12:30 a.m. September 22nd 2026. The picture attached shows the hoodie he was wearing.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the WestCo Regional Dispatch Center at 970-249-9110.

09/12/2026

A Message from Chief Hall
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Today, the Montrose Police Department was honored to stand with our brother and sister sheriffs deputies, fire fighters and veterans on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11. We should never forget the first responders and citizens who lost their lives during this tragic event. Thank you to the organizers for putting this event together. Please visit Demoret Park at the corner of Main and Townsend this weekend to observe the memorial wall and pay your respects. Chief of Police Blaine Hall

08/30/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Montrose, CO —
On August 29, 2026, at approximately 1:11 PM., officers responded to a horse vs. vehicle accident in the intersection of North Park Avenue and North 2nd Street. A single horse hitched to a carriage, unoccupied, was startled while waiting to be loaded into the trailer at the North 2nd Public Parking Lot. The horse ran eastbound on North 2nd Street while the carriage was still hitched. The vehicle involved was traveling southbound at the intersection when the horse impacted the passenger side of the vehicle. We are saddened to report that the horse had to be euthanized by responding veterinarians due to the seriousness of the sustained injuries. The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. Our thoughts are with both the horse owner and vehicle driver.

Investigating officers determined that there were no criminal actions involved with this incident.

For media inquiries, contact Paul Eller, Montrose Police Public Information Officer, at 970-787-8251, or [email protected]

The Montrose Police Department encourages anyone with information related to these events, or who may have witnessed these events, to contact the Montrose Police Department at 970-252-5200 or WestCo Dispatch at 970-249-9110.

08/26/2026

Join Montrose Police Department's very own Detective Andrew Bradnock alongside Robin Gale, Timberline Bank’s Risk Management Officer for an informative webinar about Impersonation Scams and how to protect yourself against them.

Webinar Title: Impersonation Scams: How Criminals Gain Trust and Commit Fraud
What you'll Learn: How to recognize common scams, and how to protect yourself and your finances. There will also be time for a live Q&A.
Date and Time: Thursday August 27 2026, 1:00–1:45 PM
Location: Online
Register today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07mlm40

This webinar is part of Timberline Bank's Insights series, and is open to everyone.

08/15/2026

Officers have been out and about in the community today at Youth Appreciation Day and the Monte de Rosas Fiesta. We've been educating folks about E-bikes and getting to know local kids! What a great day to be a Police Officer in Montrose!

08/15/2026