9:22 a.m.: A man reported internet fraud at the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office on the 20800 block of Road W in Cortez. He and his wife lost $2,450 in a scam involving a fake puppy purchase and shipping fees.
11:18 p.m.: Deputies responded to a crash on the 39400 block of Colorado Highway 184 in Mancos. The driver fled the scene and was later located via phone, hiding in nearby bushes.
12:00 p.m.: A found Arizona driver’s license was turned in at the Dolores Town Hall on the 600 block of Central Ave. in Dolores. The license was secured for return to the owner.
10:03 a.m.: Deputies responded to an abandoned vehicle blocking property access near Road P and Road 27 in Cortez. The vehicle was towed due to damage and lack of response from the registered owner.
12:20 p.m.: Deputies conducted a civil standby at a residence on the 19700 block of Road 21.4 in Lewis. A woman reported domestic violence and provided video evidence of physical assault. A warrant was issued for the suspect.
8:14 a.m.: Deputies responded to an abandoned four-wheeler in the ditch near the 4200 block of U.S. Highway 160 in Cortez. The vehicle was unregistered and towed to the impound lot.
12:37 p.m.: A woman dropped off a found suitcase at the sheriff’s office on the 37000 block of Road S in Mancos. The bag contained prescription bottles and was returned to the owner’s family.
12:37 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of threats at a business on the 14700 block of U.S. Highway 491 in Cortez. A man sent alarming messages regarding tax issues. No charges were filed.
5:11 p.m.: A woman reported the theft of a weed sprayer from her property on the 22500 block of Road X in Lewis. No suspects were identified.
11:15 p.m.: Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on the 11900 block of Road 39.2 in Mancos. A man reported being punched and bitten by his wife during an argument. A warrant was issued.
4:29 p.m.: Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Road 25 and Road G in Cortez. A man was cited for driving without a license and insurance.
4:39 p.m.: A warrant was served on an inmate at the Montezuma County Detention Center on the 700 block of E. Driscoll St. in Cortez. The inmate was charged with failure to comply and failure to appear.
8:50 p.m.: Deputies responded to a vehicle fire near Road 41 and Road H in Mancos. The driver and children escaped safely. The vehicle was destroyed.
8:58 a.m.: A man was arrested at the Montezuma County Combined Courts on the 800 block of N. Park St. in Cortez for failure to appear on arson charges.
10:19 a.m.: A man was arrested at the Montezuma County Combined Courts on the 800 block of N. Park St. in Cortez for failure to comply with DUI-related charges.
Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. AI assisted.
