6th Judicial District

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

Victim suffered traumatic brain injury, broken jaw

DATE: Sep 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Troy Brown is accused of home invasion, being a habitual criminal

DATE: Aug 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is fingerprinting still a worthwhile crime-solving tool?

Durango law enforcement says few cases are solved using fingerprint evidence

DATE: Aug 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drunken driver in fatal crash, who was traveling about 111 mph, sentenced to prison

Justin Jobe, 35, was speeding on county road southwest of Durango during bachelor party

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders

Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley

DATE: Aug 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bail set for two La Plata County murder defendants following Colorado Supreme Court ruling

Change in law sparked statewide discussion about purpose of bond

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who killed Durango firefighter in DUI crash sentenced to prison

Accomplice who mislead investigators to serve 90 days in jail

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, assault for DUI crash southwest of Durango

Justin Jobe, 36, ran into a tree while driving 110 mph

DATE: Jun 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light

Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man

DATE: Jun 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man sentenced to 12 years prison for ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Durango

Bill Smith pleaded guilty to second degree assault

DATE: May 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington woman accused of embezzling nearly $27,000 from Durango dentist office

Former office manager charged with theft after unverified charges, falsified cash deposits discovered

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wheels of justice grind slowly for several pending La Plata County court cases

Multiple high-profile criminal acts have yet to be adjudicated

DATE: Apr 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News