Sheriff’s blotter

Sunday, July 5

8:06 p.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road 22 for a report of property damage. A woman reported a cracked windshield on her vehicle after observing a man walking nearby. The man was contacted and denied damaging the vehicle. Repair value was pending.

Tuesday, July 7

5:51 p.m.: An officer spoke with a man at the sheriff’s office regarding mechanical damage to a vehicle lent to a juvenile. The man reported that during an argument in the 26500 block of Road 26 in June, the vehicle was put in reverse while being driven, causing damage estimated at $2,500 to $3,500. Further interviews were needed.

Tuesday, July 21

2:39 p.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a report of a remand to custody. A man already detained by court security staff was placed into custody.

Wednesday, July 22

2:53 p.m.: An officer responded to reports of reckless driving near Road M and U.S. Highway 491. The male driver allegedly showed signs of impairment and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Blood-stained clothing was seized as evidence.

Thursday, July 23

11:09 a.m.: An officer responded to the Baymont Hotel, 2279 Hawkins St., Cortez, for an unwanted person. A woman was served a never-expiring ban and arrested on a warrant.

11:35 a.m.: An officer responded by phone regarding possible fraud at a residence on Road M, Dolores. A woman reported an unauthorized $2,618.18 online charge from T-Mobile and attempted charges at other sites that were declined. The case was closed unless the bank continues its investigation.

Friday, July 24

2:39 a.m.: An officer assisted at North Ash Street, Cortez, regarding a man believed to be damaging vehicles. The man was arrested.

6:32 p.m.: An officer responded to a residence on West Grand Avenue, Mancos, for a structure fire. After the fire was extinguished, the officer examined the origin area, noted burn patterns wider at floor level, burned excelsior pads, a damaged extension cord and a tripped breaker. Photographs were taken and the property owner was contacted.

Saturday, July 25

12:09 a.m.: An officer on patrol in the 25000 block of Road G observed a vehicle matching a description of interest. The male driver was arrested on two warrants.

5:59 p.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road H for a report of an animal bite. A man and his wife reported waking to bats in their cabin. The man was bitten, they captured a bat, sought medical treatment and turned the bat over. The bat was collected as evidence for testing by the Department of Health.

Tuesday, July 28

4:39 a.m.: An officer responded to the intersection of Road 29 and Road L.8 for a traffic problem involving a school bus being used as a mobile home parked in the roadway. The woman operating the bus was arrested on warrants.

9:41 a.m.: An officer on patrol observed a vehicle speeding on Road G with a cracked windshield obstructing the driver’s view. The driver, a man whose license was revoked, was issued a citation for driving a motor vehicle under restraint. The vehicle was left parked and a woman arrived to pick up the occupants.

10:33 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a remand into custody. A man was taken into custody.

Wednesday, July 29

3 a.m.: An officer on patrol observed a black bear that had entered and consumed trash from an unsecured receptacle at a residence on South Fifth Street in Dolores. The owner was issued a citation for the violation.

3:28 a.m.: An officer on patrol observed a black bear that had entered an unsecured trash receptacle and consumed trash at a residence on South Sixth Street in Dolores. The owner was issued a citation for the violation.

8:11 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Police Department for found property, a brown leather wallet located at Narraguinnep Reservoir, 23201 Colorado Highway 184. The wallet contained identification for a man from New Mexico and was logged into evidence.

9:05 p.m.: An officer responded to the 19000 block of Road G for an allegedly intoxicated pedestrian who was yelling at vehicles and stepping in front of them. A man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Thursday, July 30

3:31 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 160 for reports of threats. A man who was the restrained party on a protection order was arrested on suspicion of violating the order, obstructing a peace officer and related domestic violence charges.

6:37 a.m.: An officer made a phone call regarding a recovered stolen firearm associated with a residence on U.S. 160. The recovered firearm did not match the reported stolen weapon, which was reentered as stolen. M

Monday, Aug. 3

4:09 a.m.: An officer observed a black bear that had entered an unsecured trash receptacle at a residence on North 11th Street in Dolores. The resident was issued a citation for the violation.

4:30 a.m.: An officer on patrol observed a black bear that had entered an unsecured trash receptacle at a residence on Central Avenue, Dolores. No responsible party could be determined.

11:30 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a woman remanded into custody. The woman was arrested on a warrant.

bduran@durangoherald.com



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