Crime - The Journal

Two women face charges of animal cruelty in Dolores County horse case

Dolores County sheriff initiated recovery of six horses from snowy mountain pasture in January

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man accused of burglary, jail escape and animal abuse sentenced to prison

Jonah Barrett-Lesko was refused entry into a community corrections program

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man avoids jail time after attempted victim retaliation in Durango

Hernando Tsosie, 42, must serve three years with community corrections

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman faces murder charge in uncle’s slaying

Latonya Laura Ahasteen faces charge of second-degree homicide, is held on $750,000 bond

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tina Peters indicted; criminal complaint details alleged conduct

Colorado GOP calls for her to exit secretary of state’s race

DATE: Mar 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Here are Colorado’s top 10 consumer complaints in 2021

13,970 complaints and inquiries were filed last year

DATE: Mar 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Motor vehicle thefts on the rise in Durango

Police chief says COVID-19 pandemic led to increase in crime across categories

DATE: Mar 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towaoc woman suspected in Walmart bomb, death threats is arrested

Raelena Kuebler suspected of continuing threats to store employees

DATE: Mar 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma Democrats to limit registration after Zoom bomber hits Colorado forum

Videos of child sex abuse posted during meeting

DATE: Feb 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested in burglary, trespass at Dolores Schools

Suspect was a former maintenance worker, allegedly gained access using keys

DATE: Feb 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of shooting gun, hitting hiker in San Juan National Forest

Suspect allegedly fired gun at sign; shrapnel hit bystander in arm

DATE: Feb 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman sentenced to 9½ years for drug distribution and other crimes

Drug distribution included meth and fentanyl; law enforcement calls sentence a ‘victory for the community’