Crime - The Journal

Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester

Agent suspected of throwing woman’s cellphone, wrestling her to the ground

DATE: Apr 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, April 9 7:24 p.m.: An officer responded to 2021 E. Main St. for a verbal disturbance involving two males yelling near the roadway. One man was arrested on suspicion of disturbing t...

DATE: Apr 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, March 3 12:45 p.m.: A deputy responded regarding a possible theft at a residence on Road J, Mancos. A woman reported her ex-boyfriend allegedly took a tandem kayak from her home dur...

DATE: Apr 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP. How did we get here?

A parole backlog and new laws lengthening sentences are leading to a surge in prison population

DATE: Apr 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police blotter

Wednesday, April 1 9:22 a.m.: An officer responded to Conoco, 302 W. Main St., for a report of a woman driving erratically. The woman was contacted at the gas pumps, and officers observed an...

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Police blotter

Thursday, March 26 6:36 a.m.: An officer responded to St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, 28 E. Montezuma Ave., for reports of an unwanted person. The man was sleeping in the doorway entran...

DATE: Apr 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record