6th Judicial District

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Utah woman who allegedly hit motorcyclist charged with leaving scene of crash

Durango motorcyclist lost part of her leg in alleged hit-and-run

August 24, 2023

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Sex offender registry meant to inform public, not target offenders, officials say

'When we make them a pariah, we drive them underground,’ says district attorney

August 24, 2023

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Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Brown is accused of home invasion, being a habitual criminal

August 23, 2023

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City of Durango disputes legal fees owed in lost open records case

‘This could end’ if attorney’s bills are paid and documents are released, litigant says

August 21, 2023

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Is fingerprinting still a worthwhile crime-solving tool?

Durango law enforcement says few cases are solved using fingerprint evidence

August 16, 2023

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Drunken driver in fatal crash, who was traveling about 111 mph, sentenced to prison

Jobe, 35, was speeding on county road southwest of Durango during bachelor party

August 8, 2023

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Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders

Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley

August 6, 2023

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Bail set for two La Plata County murder defendants following Colorado Supreme Court ruling

in law sparked statewide discussion about purpose of bond

July 28, 2023

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They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

defendants with similar circumstances: One judge approves plea agreement, another rejects it

July 24, 2023

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Man who killed Durango firefighter in DUI crash sentenced to prison

Accomplice who mislead investigators to serve 90 days in jail

July 21, 2023

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Durango man who injured passenger while drunken driving sentenced to jail

Villers rolled vehicle on Farmington Hill

July 17, 2023

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Durango man who killed friend in DUI crash sentenced to prison

Chee, 36, had previous drunken driving offenses

June 30, 2023

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Durango woman sentenced to nine years in prison in connection with crime spree

Lane stole cars, burglarized homes and ran from police

June 24, 2023

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Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, assault for DUI crash southwest of Durango

Jobe, 36, ran into a tree while driving 110 mph

June 22, 2023

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Suspect charged with first-degree murder in Ignacio cold case

Defendant was arrested more than 14 years after shooting

June 15, 2023

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New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light

Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man

June 8, 2023

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Man sentenced to 12 years prison for ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Durango

Smith pleaded guilty to second degree assault

May 25, 2023

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Farmington woman accused of embezzling nearly $27,000 from Durango dentist office

office manager charged with theft after unverified charges, falsified cash deposits discovered

May 19, 2023

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Texas man sentenced for burglary in La Plata County

Root fired two firearms, damaging floors, ceilings and windows

May 19, 2023

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Wheels of justice grind slowly for several pending La Plata County court cases

Multiple high-profile criminal acts have yet to be adjudicated

April 27, 2023

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Men involved in hit-and-run death of Durango firefighter plead guilty

Lorenzo Jones and Tremon Rice were speeding on Florida Road at time of crash

April 20, 2023

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City of Durango to appeal open records lawsuit it lost in March

Olivier Bosmans says dispute should never have come to lawsuit

April 8, 2023

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Durango fugitive arrested for threatening retired district judge

messages sent by man who previously appeared before court

April 7, 2023

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Durango man sentenced for hitting man with his car

Kruse will serve three years at halfway house in Durango

March 31, 2023