8:51 a.m.: Responded to 27621 County Road H, Cortez, for a reported out-of-control burn that caught a power pole on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire, and Empire Electric was contacted to assess damage to the pole. The property owner admitted to burning the ditch without notifying authorities and was cited under a fire ordinance. Court date set for June 4.
2:12 a.m.: Responded to 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a report of protection order violations. A man was observed communicating with a protected person via video visits and messages. He was served with a summons and booked for violations.
9:07 a.m.: Responded to 14035 Road 36.7, Mancos, for a report of damaged property. A man reported damage to two vehicles caused by BBs, possibly fired from a neighbor’s property. Contact was made with a juvenile at the neighboring residence, but no further information was obtained.
3:15 p.m.: Responded to 200 S. Eighth St., Cortez, for a report of protection order violations. A woman reported receiving threatening text messages from a man who is restrained from contacting her. The protection order was confirmed, and the case was documented.
6:02 p.m.: Responded to 35303 U.S. Highway 160, Mancos, for a disturbance involving a domestic violence investigation. A man claimed two individuals took his girlfriend and dog, and one brandished a firearm. The girlfriend reported prior abuse by the man, who was arrested for domestic violence and assault.
10:36 p.m.: Responded to 19646 Road 21.4, Lewis, for a report of a break-in. A woman reported two firearms stolen from a gun cabinet, possibly through a damaged door. Photos were taken, and the woman stated she would provide additional information.
2:01 a.m.: Responded to 18680 Colorado Highway 145, Dolores, for a cabin fire. A family escaped safely, and the fire department controlled the blaze. The fire may have started from a campfire or an electrical outlet. No foul play suspected.
5:20 p.m.: Responded to Forest Service Road 259, Dolores, for a domestic violence report. A man and woman argued, and the woman admitted to throwing a chain saw into a fire. She was arrested for criminal mischief and domestic violence. 9
8:10 a.m.: Responded to 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a warrant service. A woman arrested on an out-of-state warrant was advised of an additional warrant discovered during booking. She was booked on both warrants.
12:02 a.m.: Conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 160 for a vehicle with an unreadable license plate. The driver was found to be driving without a valid license or insurance and was issued a summons.
2:54 p.m.: Responded to 6597 Road 24.2, Cortez, for a domestic violence report. A woman stated her ex-husband shoved her during an argument. The man denied shoving her but was arrested based on visible injuries.
7:50 p.m.: Responded to 20991 U.S. Highway 491, Cortez, for a dog bite. A man reported being bitten by a dog while breaking up a fight between his dog and the stray. The dog ran off, and the man stated he would call if it returned.
6:12 a.m.: Responded to 41783 Colorado Highway 184, Mancos, for a domestic violence report. A woman claimed a man punched her, but no injuries were observed. She was arrested for violating a protection order.
10:43 a.m.: Responded to 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a warrant service. A man was taken into custody and transported to the jail.
11:49 a.m.: Responded to 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a remand to custody. A man was transported to the jail.
2:12 p.m.: Responded to 19000 County Road 21, Lewis, to assist Colorado State Patrol with a traffic stop. A man was arrested for DUI, and his wife retrieved the vehicle.
9:47 p.m.: Responded to 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a fight between two female inmates. One inmate struck the other during an argument and was cited for harassment.
2:13 a.m.: Responded to 728 S. Broadway, Cortez, to assist in locating a man who fled a domestic violence scene. The man was found hiding in a field and taken into custody.
10:08 a.m.: Responded to U.S. Highway 491 and Road L, Cortez, for a report of a woman thrown from a horse. The horse was spooked by a dog, causing the woman to fall and sustain serious injuries. The dog owner was charged with unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog.
7:33 p.m.: Responded to 31065 Colorado Highway 184, Dolores, for a harassment report and warrant service. A woman was arrested on multiple active warrants.
11:05 a.m.: Responded to 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a woman turning herself in. She was taken into custody and booked on an active warrant.
2 p.m.: Responded to 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a warrant service. A man already in custody was advised of his warrant.
10:40 a.m.: Responded to 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a remand to custody. A woman was transported to the jail.
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