Crime

Vandals, undeterred by fences, leave their mark at Bakers Bridge north of Durango

Graffiti on cliffs defaces natural landscape, upsets residents

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Emergency alert sent to residents after domestic violence incident in Cortez

Two suspects arrested; man is found hiding in a closet

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Police blotter

Thursday, April 10 1:47 a.m.: Officers responded to The Bridge Emergency Shelter, 735 N. Park St., where a man was found with identification and financial cards belonging to another person. ...

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez Police Department announces warrant for arrest of Duece Martinez

Martinez was sentenced in five cases in January

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Who’s watching? In Durango, it’s a flock of license plate readers

Cameras allow police officers to access thousands of images from nationwide network

DATE: Apr 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI Albuquerque, federal prosecutors seize cryptocurrency allegedly meant for Hamas

Feds decline to say whether anyone has been criminally charged

DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango duo fined for disturbing Canyonlands cultural site

Pair to pay combined $1,550, barred from Utah federal lands for one year

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump DOJ seeks 20-year sentence for Colorado man accused of Tesla arson

U.S. attorney general called the incident part of ‘a wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties’

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Van found to contain suspected fentanyl during Cortez traffic stop

The van was originally pulled over due to expired temporary license plates

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Police blotter

Tuesday, March 18 6:35 p.m. A man was cited with theft of $300-$1,000 and criminal mischief $300-$1,000 and banned from Walmart, 1835 E. Main St., after allegedly stealing jewelry from a dis...

DATE: Mar 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, March 13 4:17 p.m. A man was arrested at White Eagle Inn, 2110 South Broadway, on a warrant. 9:28 p.m. A man was cited with theft at Walmart, 1835 E. Main St., after attempting to ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Rayah Chowen plea hearing rescheduled for end of May

Chowen didn’t appear for plea on Tuesday due to possible livestream issues

DATE: Mar 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

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