10:15 p.m.: Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 30800 block of Road U.5, Montezuma County. A man was found sitting in the road after his vehicle crashed into a tree. The man showed signs of intoxication and admitted to drinking, in violation of a protection order. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI, violation of a protection order, careless driving, and obstructing a peace officer. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
6:13 a.m.: Deputies arrived at a residence in the 28800 block of Road H, southeast Cortez, after a disturbance involving a man breaking windows and possible intoxication. A woman at the scene was transported to the hospital due to intoxication and facial injuries. The man was later located in an RV on the property, admitted to drinking, and was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief and DUI per se. Damages to property were estimated at $1,600.
12:22 a.m.: Deputies responded to a menacing report in the 33900 block of Road M, Mancos. A man reported his finger was cut by a woman who left the scene in a vehicle. The woman was located and arrested on suspicion of assault in the second degree, domestic violence, and DUI. She was transported to the hospital for a blood test and medical clearance before being booked into the Montezuma County Detention Center. .
7:14 a.m.: Deputies responded to a fire in the 1600 block of E. Main St., Cortez. A man admitted to starting the fire to burn trash, unaware of the county fire ban. He was issued a summons for violating the open fire ban.
12:28 p.m.: While on patrol, deputies noticed a converted mini bus parked off Road S and Colorado Highway 145, northeast Montezuma County. The vehicle had been tagged for towing over a month prior and was filled with miscellaneous items. The bus was towed by KUSTOM Towing.
12:21 p.m.: Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Road S and Road 20, northwest Cortez, after receiving information about a woman with an active warrant. The woman was arrested without incident and transported to the hospital for medical clearance before being booked into the Montezuma County Detention Center on warrants for murder and property damage.
4:23 a.m.: Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 11000 block of County Road G, southwest Cortez. A man admitted to falling asleep at the wheel and showed signs of intoxication. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and careless driving, then released to a sober party.
2:30 p.m.: Deputies were dispatched to the 30000 block of U.S. Highway 160, southeast Cortez, for a report of a missing mailbox. The reporting party stated the mailbox was likely struck and removed by an unknown vehicle. No suspects were identified, and all leads were exhausted. #MC250969.
Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. Assisted by AI.
