Arraignment set for Shane French in alleged menacing case

French was arrested in May and refused to attend his July preliminary hearing

Detective Tom Quinnett set to retire after 30 years in Montezuma County law enforcement

Police officer Quinnett first served with the Sheriff’s Office

Shane French preliminary hearing rescheduled after refusal to appear from jail

French was arrested on suspicion of menacing with a deadly weapon and other charges

Trial date set for Cody Mallett in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Mallett pleaded not guilty during his plea hearing

Plea hearing reset for end of July in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Cody Mallett allegedly crashed into the retaining wall near Shiloh’s in 2024

Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety

The man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May

Trial set for Shayne Rowley in child sexual assault case

Rowley pleaded not guilty at his most recent hearing

Preliminary hearing date set for suspect in alleged firearm and drug case

Aaron Martinez’s bond was also lowered

Man awaits arraignment in suspected child sexual assault case in Cortez

Shayne Rowley is suspected of assaulting a minor on multiple occasions

What is Montezuma County Sheriff’s basic stance on immigration status and ICE?

Sheriff Steve Nowlin provided insight into these policies

Cortez man gets 15 years for sexual exploitation of a child, other charges

Anthony Mizell faces multiple felony counts after discovery of explicit content on seized phone

Emergency alert sent to residents after domestic violence incident in Cortez

Two suspects arrested; man is found hiding in a closet