Sheriff’s blotter

Thursday, April 16

9:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Hwy. 491, Pleasant View, for a cold theft report. A man discovered about 150 coins, valued at $500, missing from inside his residence.

Saturday, April 18

3:38 p.m.: A deputy responded to Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, after a man arrived with a gunshot wound to the hand. The accidental discharge allegedly occurred while moving a dresser at a residence on Road 33, Mancos.

Thursday, April 23

6:04 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 30000 block of U.S. Hwy. 160, Cortez, for a traffic stop on a trailer without lights. The man was arrested on suspicion of a warrant and driving under restraint.

8:49 a.m.: A deputy responded to U.S. Highway 491, Lewis, for a hit-and-run crash. A woman followed a truck driver that allegedly backed into her vehicle. The man said he did not realize he had backed into her. Both parties exchanged insurance information with no charges filed.

Saturday, April 25

7:22 p.m.: A deputy responded to Cortez Mini Storage, 6894 Rd. 24, Cortez, for a break-in. A man found a cut lock on his unit with boxes of 9 mm ammunition missing. He said a new lock had been installed.

Monday, April 27

6:37 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 31, Mancos, for property damage. A man sped away, throwing rocks that struck a woman and her vehicle, causing a minor arm injury. No charges were filed.

9:19 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road G, Cortez, for a cold break-in. A couple found a shattered window and missing valuables including glassware, quilts, lamps and fur coats after months away.

2:17 p.m.: A deputy responded to Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, for a dog bite. The woman was bitten on the hand by a neighbor’s dog on Road 40.9, Mancos. No charges sought.

Tuesday, April 28

9:05 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 28000 block of Road H, Cortez, and arrested a man on suspicion of a warrant, protection order violation and resisting arrest.

Friday, May 1

8:02 p.m.: A deputy responded to the 12000 block of Road G, Cortez, for a single-vehicle rollover crash. The man swerved for an animal while on his phone. Case turned over to Colorado State Patrol.

Sunday, May 3

7:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 40000 block of U.S. Highway 160, Mancos, to assist with a traffic stop. The driver received a citation, and a valid driver took the vehicle.

Monday, May 4

12:05 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road T. 5, Dolores, for a fraud report. A man was scammed out of money via fake website reinstatement calls. Partial refund issued.

4:34 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 29, Dolores, for threats. A man allegedly screamed threats at neighbors in violation of a protection order and was arrested on suspicion of violation of a protection order.

Tuesday, May 5

11:12 a.m.: A deputy responded to Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, and took a woman into custody after court remand.

Wednesday, May 6

6:14 a.m.: A deputy responded to 202 N. 11th St., Dolores, for a bear trash violation. A citation was issued for an unsecured receptacle.

Friday, May 8

2:35 p.m.: A deputy responded to Cortez Cemetery, 27441 U.S. Hwy. 160, Cortez, for a minor two-vehicle crash. Drivers exchanged insurance information.

Monday, May 11

3:43 a.m.: The sheriff responded to a residence on North 19th Street, Dolores, for a bear trash violation. A warning was issued after hazing the bear, which was on scene when the sheriff arrived.

3:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, and arrested a woman on suspicion of multiple warrants.

Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. AI assisted.



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