Cortez Independence Day shooter sentenced to 24 months’ probation

The minor was found guilty and apologized to the community

Duece Martinez appears in the 22nd Judicial District for nine misdemeanor cases

Martinez is being held in Archuleta County

Man sentenced to 42 months after being found guilty in child abuse case

Buck Brandon was alleged to have had inappropriate sexual contact with a child on multiple occasions

David Frederick found guilty of a felony after 2023 menacing case

Sentencing set for end of November

Rayah Chowen set to attend inpatient treatment in South Carolina

Chowen was arrested in May during theft investigation

Man arrested for threatening dog with firearm in Cortez

Julio Reyes-Monge allegedly fired his gun to scare the dog

Kaylee Sanders sentenced to maximum 55 years after murdering brother and another man

Sanders shot both men in the head, according to reports

DA clears Montezuma County deputy, sergeant in fatal July shooting

Man was fatally shot after approaching the officers with a rifle

Man accused of robbing Hunan Chinese Restaurant in Cortez

Man allegedly stole money from the cash register while the restaurant was closed

Duece Martinez suspected in recent police chase, judge denies warrant

Martinez has multiple open cases in the 22nd Judicial District Court

Man arrested after allegedly beating dog and threatening to stab woman

Dog apparently tried to bite officers

Rayah Chowen fails to appear in Montezuma County court; inpatient treatment planned

Chowen arrested in May for alleged identity theft, other charges