Crime

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

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

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Undersheriff Tyson Cox announces bid for Montezuma County sheriff

Cox identifies rebuilding relationships with the Board of County Commissioners, narcotics trafficking and staffing as major issues

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Thursday, Nov. 6 10:49 a.m.: An officer responded to Min Tea, 215 S. Sligo St., for reports of a man acting aggressively by spitting on the window and floor after being asked to leave. When ...

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Warrant issued for Cody Mallett after failure to appear in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Mallett allegedly crashed into the wall in the Shiloh’s parking lot in May 2024

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Police blotter

Thursday, Oct. 30 8:10 p.m.: An officer responded to Conoco, 302 W. Main St., for a man allegedly drinking outside. The man was arrested on suspicion of violating a protection order. 2500216...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

DATE: Oct 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room

Suspect arrested after hourslong standoff with police

DATE: Oct 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Oct. 16 10:41 a.m.: An officer responded to Maverik, 455 N. State St., for a woman lingering in the store with what staff thought could be stolen items in her jacket. No stolen ite...

DATE: Oct 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Colorado Springs police K-9 recovering after stabbing

Officer named Roam needed one leg amputated after altercation with suspect

DATE: Oct 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December

One man dies in beating in Veterans Park; two others injured

DATE: Oct 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

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