4:23 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 491, Cortez, for a report of theft. A man reported about 150 to 200 feet of cabled copper missing, valued at $1,500 to $2,500, possibly taken by his uncle over recent weeks. No direct evidence linked the suspect, and the man planned to install cameras.
1:32 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Colorado Highway 184, Cortez, for a report of a stolen or missing firearm. A man reported his shotgun was taken from a residence, last seen four days earlier, and suspected involvement by a woman at the location. Conflicting statements emerged, and the firearm was entered as stolen in databases, but it remained unclear whether it was stolen or misplaced.
4:41 p.m.: A deputy responded to 701 Railroad Ave., Dolores, for a report of a suspicious person. A man became agitated, yelled profanities, advanced aggressively toward a woman, threatened an officer during a phone call and yelled at a juvenile. He was arrested.
7:35 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 East Driscoll St., Cortez, for a man who had a warrant. The man was arrested.
9:44 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 16, Yellow Jacket, for a report of fraud. A woman reported unauthorized debit card charges totaling about $534 from out‑of‑state merchants. Her bank stopped the transactions, canceled the card and issued a replacement.
2:56 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Colorado 184, Dolores, for a report of a disturbance between a mother and son involving an argument over accusations of theft. The son was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
5:07 p.m.: A deputy responded to County Road 31 at County Road W, Dolores, regarding an abandoned vehicle. The male owner was issued a citation for unlawful abandonment of a motor vehicle.
10:01 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road L, Cortez, for a report of fraud. A woman said a man posing as a propane company employee pressured her to sign payment agreements under threat of arrest for alleged overdue bills, but no payment was made. Local propane providers confirmed no debt or employee by that name. The woman was advised to contact her bank.
2:24 p.m.: A deputy responded to Kustom Diesel Towing, 12944 U.S. Highway 491, Cortez, to take possession of personal identity documents and property recovered from a prior motor vehicle crash belonging to a man. The items were secured for return to the owner.
4:52 p.m.: A deputy responded to the area of Pueblo Community College, 33057 U.S. Highway 160, Cortez, to assist Colorado State Patrol with a report of menacing with a weapon. No firearm was found after a search, and the report was determined likely unfounded. The driver of the other vehicle was cited for speeding.
9:23 p.m.: A deputy assisted Cortez Police Department at Love’s Gas Station, 7006 U.S. 160, Cortez, where a man was arrested on suspicion of violation of a protection order.
10:01 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 East Driscoll St., for a man turning himself in. He was arrested on suspicion of three warrants.
10:05 a.m.: A deputy patrolling the 7000 block of U.S. Highway 160, Cortez, contacted a woman walking. She was arrested on two warrants.
1:47 p.m.: Deputies responded to the 7000 block of Road G, Cortez, for a reported fight. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Conflicting statements and lack of visible injury or cooperation prevented charges related to the reported assault or domestic violence.
6:49 p.m.: A deputy responded by phone to a report of a protection order violation at Lindo Michoacan, 104 S. Second St., Dolores. A woman reported that the father of her children encountered a restrained man at the restaurant. The father spoke briefly with the restrained man, but no direct contact occurred with the protected children. The district attorney declined charges.
9:42 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Baymont Inn, 2279 Hawkins St., Cortez, for an open 911 line. A man at the scene had a warrant and a baggie containing suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and on the warrant.
1:19 p.m.: A deputy responded by phone to a residence on Road 22, Cortez, for a report of theft. A woman and her son reported their remodeling home was broken into, with a door forced open. Multiple items were reported stolen, but there were no signs of forced entry and no suspect identified.
9:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courthouse, 865 North Park St., Cortez, for a court remand. A man was arrested.
11:48 a.m.: A deputy responded to the courthouse for a remand to custody. A man was arrested.
2:40 p.m.: A deputy responded to the courthouse for warrant service. A woman was arrested on suspicion of three warrants.
Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. AI assisted.
