10:47 a.m.: A man reported a fraud at a business on the 100 block of N. Eighth St. in Dolores. He told deputies that someone tried to cash two fraudulent checks totaling about $7,900 and attempted a $1,000 bank transfer from his company’s account. The bank caught the activity and is investigating.
1:27 p.m.: A man reported an abandoned boat in the 24000 block of County Road 23 near Lewis. Deputies found a deteriorating 1970s boat left partially on the roadway and public land. A game camera video captured a white Dodge pickup dumping the boat on Nov. 8. The incident is under investigation with assistance from federal land officials.
11:29 a.m.: A motel owner on the 2200 block of Hawkins St. in Cortez reported illegal camping on the property, citing campfire safety concerns. Deputies found several unattended campsites and encountered a man who was trespassing. The man was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested on that warrant. Deputies plan to follow up to remove any returning campers.
12:51 p.m.: Deputies responded to a domestic dispute on the 24200 block of Road E in the Cortez area. A man reported that a woman he had been dating hit him multiple times during an argument. Deputies later found the woman nearby and arrested her on suspicion of third-degree assault and domestic violence; she also had an outstanding warrant.
2:22 p.m.: Deputies assisted at a two-vehicle accident at Monte Street and U.S. Highway 160 in Mancos. A Mitsubishi SUV and a Nissan sedan collided, and one driver was taken to a hospital. Colorado State Patrol arrived and took over the crash investigation.
6:28 a.m.: Detention staff reported an assault on an officer at the Montezuma County Detention Center in Cortez. An inmate allegedly punched a deputy in the face during a meal delivery, and the deputy’s arm was injured while blocking the attack. Other officers intervened, and the inmate was charged on suspicion of second-degree assault.
1:34 p.m.: Deputies responded to a minor crash in the 12000 block of Colorado Highway 145 near County Road M, north of Dolores. A pickup truck collided with a Jeep after one driver pulled onto the highway. No injuries were reported, and Colorado State Patrol took over the investigation.
4:26 p.m.: A woman reported a restraining-order violation on the 22500 block of Road G.2 in Montezuma County. She believed a man who is under a no-contact order drove by her home. Deputies found no evidence to confirm the driver’s identity, and the case was deemed unfounded.
6:25 a.m.: A deputy served an arrest warrant on a man at the Montezuma County Detention Center in Cortez. The warrant, issued by Durango police, was confirmed and the man was booked on the warrant.
8:13 p.m.: Deputies responded to a vehicle-vs-pedestrian accident in the 28000 block of U.S. Highway 160, east of Cortez. A car had struck a man, who then fled into a nearby trailer park. Deputies found the man, who appeared intoxicated and had minor injuries, and escorted him for medical evaluation. The man was later turned over to Colorado State Patrol for further investigation.
1:58 a.m.: Deputies assisted Mancos officers with a domestic disturbance on the 400 block of Bauer Ave. in Mancos. A woman reported that her boyfriend threw objects at her at a bar and later caused a fight at a residence. Officers located the boyfriend at another address and arrested him.
Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. AI assisted.
