Lamar Colorado Police Department

05/27/2026

🚨🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨🚨

Warrant Executed After Subject Forcefully Enters Residence

On 5/23/2026, Officers of the Lamar Police Department were dispatched to the 400 Block of E. College Road regarding a male subject who had forced his way into an apartment. The subject, later identified as Alex Tovar, 33, of Lamar, was forced out of the apartment by the residents but returned while they were on the phone with 911, and continued to knock on their back door. The reporting parties relayed that Mr. Tovar could be armed and appeared to be heavily intoxicated.

Upon arrival, officers observed a male fitting the description provided by dispatch. Officers attempted to contact the subject, but he fled into an apartment, and it was determined that he did not exit. Attempts to contact the subject inside were unsuccessful. The reporting parties and management of the complex identified the subject as Alex Tovar, who was residing in the apartment he entered. Prowers County Communications advised that Mr. Tovar was currently on parole for kidnapping and has previous charges that include weapons offenses as well as assault charges. Officers obtained and executed a search warrant based on statements from the reporting parties and observations made on scene. Officers entered the residence and located Mr. Tovar on the floor, and attempted to take him into custody. Officers found that Mr. Tovar had a knife on his person and removed it as they attempted to place him in handcuffs. Mr. Tovar resisted officers and was tased as a result. Mr. Tovar complied and was arrested and booked into the Prowers County Jail on a $20,000 cash bond.

05/20/2026

The administrative offices for the police department and municipal court will be closed on Monday, May 25th, for the Memorial Day holiday. We will be open during normal business hours on the following day.

Our officers will be working and available for calls. Dispatch can be reached at 719-336-3977.

05/19/2026

UPDATE
Applications can be found on the City of Lamar website
https://ci.lamar.co.us/police-citizen-s-academy
REMINDER-Download the PDF before filling out the information. Please DO NOT fill out the information and then try to send it from the website or as a Google Share document. It must be filled out as a PDF and emailed as an attachment.

The Lamar Police Department is excited to announce that we are bringing back the Citizens' Academy!

Our mission is to educate participants about the operation of their police department while obtaining valuable feedback from those individuals and providing insight and perspective into the job functions.

Applications can be picked up at the police department located at the City Complex, or by emailing all three of the emails listed in the flyer below. APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN JUNE 12, 2026

A lot has changed in the department since our last Citizens Academy, and we’re excited to share those updates with our community! If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes, now is the perfect time to apply and see it for yourself. We’re looking forward to welcoming a great group of participants!

05/15/2026

On May 15th of every year, we observe Peace Officer Memorial Day to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime.

05/13/2026

🚨🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨🚨

Search Warrant Executed, Brothers Arrested.

On May 8, 2026, the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block S. 8th St regarding narcotics activity. The residence is known to officers as well as several associated individuals to be suspected of narcotics activity. Upon ex*****on of the search warrant, numerous known individuals were located inside who have extensive law enforcement contacts. Evidence was located and seized, indicating illegal narcotics packaging and distribution from the residence. A firearm was also seized during the search. Two parties were initially charged regarding this case. James Douglas Rose has an extensive criminal history, including prior arrests for narcotics offenses. His brother, Rodney Rose, was also arrested for obstruction and resisting arrest during the ex*****on of the search warrant.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/12/2026

SCAM ALERT

Another scam is making its way around the state. The scammers are using the court system to try to scam Colorado citizens out of money by alleging they have traffic-related offenses against them, once again.

This specific scam provides a link to an "official portal" to resolve the issue before the court date provided. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. DO NOT TEXT THE NUMBER BACK.

The best practice is to delete the message and report it as spam. If you are hesitant, call your local law enforcement agency and ask them to verify the information you see in the text. Remember, it is not a normal practice for courts to send out texts, and this specific scam doesn't list what court or jurisdiction the case is out of.

For us here at LPD, we would rather you call and ask us to verify than have you make a report later on about losing money to a scammer. If you are local to Lamar, and you receive one of these messages, and you aren't sure if it's legitimate, we will help you.

05/12/2026

Prowers County Communications is still looking to fill the position of Emergency Services Dispatcher/911 Dispatcher. A full job description and online applications can be found at the City of Lamar website or the link posted below. The position will remain open until filled.

DEPARTMENT: Police

05/12/2026

Chief Ridder would thank all the officers of the Lamar Police Department for all they do, and for the many things they do that they think go unnoticed. I, and many in the community, notice.

I am proud to be a part of this department and serve with such dedicated men and women.