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Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, July 29

5:20 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of trespassing near the 41000 block of U.S. Highway 184 in northeast Montezuma County. A woman reported that a man was on her property and provided photo evidence. Investigation revealed the man was on an adjacent property owned by another individual. The incident may involve a restraining order violation and requires further clarification.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

8:01 p.m.: Deputies investigated a domestic violence incident near the Dolores River at Seventh and Riverside St. in Dolores. A woman and her ex-boyfriend were involved in a dispute over a vehicle, which resulted in damage and threats. Both individuals were arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and other charges.

Monday, Aug. 11

6:07 p.m.: A man was booked into the Montezuma County Detention Center in Cortez on an active warrant.

7:51 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of an illegal burn during a fire ban near the 28900 block of Road 16 in Pleasant View. The fire had been extinguished by Pleasant View Fire. A man admitted to starting the fire and was cited.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

11:28 a.m.: Two men were remanded into custody at Montezuma County Combined Courts in Cortez and transported to the Detention Center on separate charges, including driving under the influence.

12:47 p.m.: During a certified VIN inspection at a residence near the 13400 block of Road 21 in northwest Montezuma County, deputies discovered a vehicle reported stolen out of Chaves County, New Mexico. The vehicle was seized and towed to the impound lot. No charges were filed locally.

1:41 p.m.: A man turned himself in at the Montezuma County Detention Center in Cortez on an active failure-to-appear warrant.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

5:45 a.m.: A black bear was observed consuming unsecured trash in front of a residence near the 1000 block of Central Ave. in Dolores. The resident was not contacted at the time. Action pending.

5:55 a.m.: A black bear accessed unsecured trash in front of a residence near the 200 block of Riverside Ave. in Dolores. A man admitted to overfilling the receptacle and was cited for an ordinance violation.

6:03 a.m.: A black bear consumed trash placed in a box outside a residence near the 200 block of Riverside Ave. in Dolores. A man admitted to not using a bear-resistant receptacle and was cited.

Friday, Aug. 15

10:12 a.m.: A woman in Mancos reported a possible restraining order violation involving her husband, who allegedly damaged her vehicle in Pueblo and posted the incident online. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is handling the case.

Saturday, Aug. 16

10:31 a.m.: Deputies investigated a protection order violation at the Montezuma County Detention Center in Cortez. Recorded phone calls between a man and woman revealed contact despite mutual no-contact orders. An arrest warrant was approved for the woman.

Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. Summaries assisted by AI.



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