12:13 p.m.: Deputies responded to a disturbance at Skyline Food Mart on the 27900 block of Colorado Highway 184 near Dolores. A man allegedly stole a drink and threatened an employee. The drink was found in his pocket, and he was issued a summons on suspicion of harassment and shoplifting. He was also issued a trespass notice.
1:13 p.m.: Deputies assisted a BLM Ranger and State Trooper on a traffic stop on the 15000 block of Road G near Cortez. A man refused roadside tests and smelled of alcohol. A woman passenger, also intoxicated, gave false information and had active warrants. She was arrested and booked after medical clearance.
4:58 p.m.: A man was cited on suspicion of littering after using a tractor to move a dead deer from Road P to a ditch on Road 20 near Cortez. He claimed he was clearing the road to prevent accidents. Deputies documented the location and collected photos.
12:30 a.m.: Deputies responded to a weapons-related domestic disturbance on the 13500 block of Road 29 near Dolores. A man allegedly pointed a rifle at his brother during an argument. He was arrested on suspicion of menacing and violating a protection order. Two firearms were seized.
8:19 a.m.: A loose dog was reported harassing livestock on the 24400 block of Road L northwest of Cortez. The dog’s owner was contacted and agreed to restrain the animal. He was arrested on three outstanding warrants.
9:59 a.m.: A male inmate at the Montezuma County Detention Center was served with a failure-to-comply warrant. He remained in custody.
5:25 p.m.: Deputies responded to a structure fire at a residence on the 12100 block of Road 23.25 Loop. The fire was traced to an overloaded outlet in a bedroom. Smoke damage was extensive, but no foul play was suspected.
6:18 a.m.: A bear accessed unsecured trash at a residence on the 200 block of N. 21 St. in Dolores. The resident was cited for failure to secure a trash container.
8:31 a.m.: A woman turned herself in at the Montezuma County Detention Center and was served with a warrant. She was booked without incident.
5:06 p.m.: Deputies responded to a shoplifting report at Love’s Travel Stop on the 7000 block of U.S. Highway 160. The suspect admitted to the theft. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant and issued a trespass notice.
8:28 a.m.: Deputies served a warrant at the Montezuma County Court building on N. Park St. in Cortez. A man was taken into custody and booked.
9:55 a.m.: Another warrant was served at the same courthouse. A man was arrested and booked for a commercial vehicle violation.
10:42 a.m.: A man was remanded into custody for contempt of court after disruptive behavior during a jury trial. He was booked for a 48-hour hold.
2:00 p.m.: A woman in Dolores reported an unreported fender-bender involving her vehicle, which had been used by her ex-son-in-law. No crash report was found, and deputies were unable to contact the man. No further action was taken.
1:14 p.m.: Deputies assisted State Patrol on a traffic stop on the 6700 block of U.S. Highway 160. A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Her father took possession of the vehicle.
12:18 p.m.: A male inmate at the Montezuma County Detention Center was served with a failure-to-appear warrant. He remained in custody.
7:55 p.m.: Deputies responded to a rollover crash on the 26000 block of Road N near Cortez. A white SUV had overturned into a ditch. No injuries were reported. The crash was turned over to State Patrol.
3:08 p.m.: Deputies conducted a civil standby on the 18500 block of Colorado Highway 145 outside Dolores. A man retrieved his Subaru from the property. The vehicle showed signs of tampering, including a dismantled ignition and external fuel pump. Evidence was collected, but the man declined to pursue charges.
8:09 p.m.: Deputies investigated a neighbor dispute involving gunfire on the 41700 block of Colorado Highway 184 near Mancos. A man alleged his neighbor shot at his dogs and damaged his window. The woman admitted firing a shot into the air but denied aiming at the house. She was arrested on an unrelated warrant. No injuries occurred.
Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. AI assisted.
