Court Preliminary

Former undersheriff Cronk: No plea deal

The public corruption trial of former Montezuma County Undersheriff Robin Cronk inched forward this week after the defendant rejected a plea agreement. Moments before a scheduled...

DATE: Feb 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge refuses step aside for Cronk trial

Defender: Plewe a victim of alleged embezzlement

DATE: Jan 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Judge won’t step aside for trial in Cronk case

Defender: Plewe is a victim of alleged embezzlement

DATE: Jan 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jewelry heist suspects may get a plea deal

Two men charged in connection to an armed jewelry heist in Montezuma County are expected to enter plea deals next month. Ivan Martin, 25, of Farmington, appeared before Chief Dist...

DATE: Jan 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plea deal for arson suspect is rejected

District attorney says defendant in Family Dollar case didn’t accept responsibility for crime

DATE: Jan 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

New charges filed; domestic trial delayed

A jury trial slated to start this month for a 63-year-old man suspected of domestic violence was delayed Tuesday, after new charges were filed in the case. Moments before a readin...

DATE: Jan 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Missteps, truck breakdown help snare suspect

Footprints in the snow led authorities to a suspected car thief in October, and the same defendant reportedly broke down on the highway after stealing a second vehicle in December. ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hearing delayed in thefts

An arraignment for one of three people accused in a burglary case was postponed on Tuesday. The other two suspects were also scheduled to appear in court this week. District Court...

DATE: Jan 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trio of suspected burglars make court appearences

An arraignment for one of three alleged thieves in a local burglary ring was postponed on Tuesday. The other two suspects were also scheduled to appear in court this week. Distric...

DATE: Jan 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Missteps, truck woes help snare two-time suspect

Footprints in the snow led authorities to a suspected car thief in October, and the same defendant reportedly broke down on the highway after stealing a second vehicle in December. ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Missteps, truck woes help snare two-time suspect

A 39-year-old Mancos man with contortionist skills loves Dodge trucks. He attempted to steal two with 31 days late last year. Footprints in the snow led authorities to an eyewitne...

DATE: Jan 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

A week in court: murder, fire, sex and firearms

Last week, an arraignment hearing was scheduled in February for a Cortez woman facing second-degree murder charges. In custody on a $250,000 cash-only bond, Valerie Espinoza, 38, ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

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