6th Judicial District

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Christian Champagne recounts triumphs before moving to next role

Outgoing district attorney said biggest wins were justice for victims of egregious crimes

March 15, 2024

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Photos: Sean Murray takes oath

Murray is the 6th Judicial District’s new district attorney

March 15, 2024

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Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis says Southwest Colorado has the right man at the helm

March 14, 2024

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A candidate for mayor, a small-town newspaper and a missing snowcat

Accusations fly in Silverton after candidate charged with felony attempted theft

February 15, 2024

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District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March

Governor’s office forms panel to review, recommend replacement in middle of election year

February 13, 2024

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District attorney candidates sound off during La Plata County Dems forum

Eley wants to change culture at DA’s office; Sean Murray wants to build on successes

February 8, 2024

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Jury convicts La Plata County man of manslaughter in shooting death

Tonelli found not guilty of more serious charge of second-degree murder for the death of Jamison McMaster

January 30, 2024

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Jury convicts Durango man of sexual assault on child

Brandon Durrschmidt, 40, could spend the rest of his life in prison

December 14, 2023

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Third jury trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

recent trial ended in hung jury after jurors were unable to reach unanimous decision

December 11, 2023

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Durango man who fired gunshots in neighborhood gets probation

Navarro said he had a psychological break

December 8, 2023

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Durango nanny sentenced to jail for child abuse

A jury convicted Carmen Pastor of force-feeding 17-month-old boy

December 2, 2023

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Durango man sentenced to prison for threatening retired judge

Prosecutor says similar crimes are ‘an attack on our American justice system’

November 17, 2023

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Narcotics Anonymous sponsor sentenced for sexually assaulting teenage girl in Durango

Alan Meleski accused of manipulating girl for his own sexual desires

November 13, 2023

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Three teens charged with 20 felonies – including murder – in Santa Rita Park shootings

17-year-old suspects charged as adults

November 3, 2023

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A voice for victims: Jane Foy honored for prosecutorial advocacy

District attorney employee helps victims through criminal justice process

November 3, 2023

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More details emerge in Durango motel shooting

is believed to have suffered “non-survivable injury”; Accused shooter being held on $3 million bail

October 27, 2023

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Park shooting suspects make initial court appearance in Durango

teenagers face first-degree murder charge for Santa Rita Park shooting

October 26, 2023

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Mistrial declared in child sex assault trial

Prosecutors mum on whether they plan to refile charges against Durango man

October 19, 2023

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Jurors begin deliberations in child sex assault case

Durango man could spend life in prison if found guilty

October 19, 2023

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Trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

Alleged pattern of abuse occurred for nearly three years

October 17, 2023

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Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

suffered traumatic brain injury, broken jaw

September 28, 2023

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DA candidate Sean Murray says he is most experienced to lead office

Plata County prosecutor’s announcement means two people running for Democratic nomination

September 17, 2023

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Woman sentenced for transporting 66 pounds of meth near Bayfield

Previous plea agreement calling for probation was rejected by judge

September 16, 2023

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Durango woman charged with vehicular assault in connection with Main Ave. crash

Nezhoni Patton, 19, suspected of drunken driving at 10 a.m.

August 24, 2023