Arrest

Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026

Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI

Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla., on Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jason Oteri)dur-i-syn…

March 28, 2026

Local News

La Plata County man arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $17,000 from 86-year-old mother

enforcement allege fraudulent checks, debit card transactions

February 25, 2026

Local News

ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve

Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody

January 1, 2026

Regional News

Man set to go on trial for attacking reporter was arrested for contacting witness

Patrick Egan allegedly followed and assaulted a TV journalist

December 18, 2025

Local News

ICE mistook Durango father for another person, Denver Post reports

Immigrant advocacy group says family suffered mistreatment while in ICE custody

November 1, 2025

Local News

Hermosa man arrested on suspicion of shooting his longtime girlfriend

Suspect says gunshot was accidental, self-inflicted

July 15, 2025

Local News

Suspect arrested in Pagosa Springs arson investigation

man in custody, facing felony charges

July 8, 2025

New Mexico

Church property destroyed; graves desecrated in Farmington

Suspect arrested three times in less than two weeks

June 6, 2025

Local News

Durango police rescue fleeing suspect from Animas River

footage captures man’s struggle and safe return to shore

May 22, 2025

Local News

Government agencies refuse to release names of Durango workers detained in ICE raid

men were arrested last week; details remain limited

May 20, 2025

Local News

Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks

take suspect into custody about 2:20 p.m. Thursday

April 24, 2025

Local News

Kidnapping suspect shocked with Taser after car chase through La Plata County

Douglas Palmer accused of domestic violence, felony eluding

January 3, 2025

Local News

Boy killed in Towaoc shooting was in bed when he was hit

Investigators found 24 bullet casings from ‘assault-style rifle’ at shooting site

December 27, 2024

Local News

Man arrested north of Durango on suspicion of auto theft, felony eluding

28-year-old suspect was considered high-risk, prompting large police response

October 23, 2024

Local News

Durango middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child

Benjamin Smith, 28, allegedly approached 16-year-old on Snapchat

July 26, 2024

Local News

Cars vandalized at low-income housing complex

Suspect accused of smashing windshields and slashing tires on 20 vehicles

April 9, 2024

Local News

Peaceful end to standoff at Durango mobile home park

allegedly threatened officers who were serving an arrest warrant

April 2, 2024

Local News

Man arrested in connection with sprinkling white powder on Durango buildings

Morrison, 52, allegedly seen on video purchasing 10-pound bags of baking soda

March 4, 2024

Local News

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

Local News

Woman sentenced for transporting 66 pounds of meth near Bayfield

Previous plea agreement calling for probation was rejected by judge

September 16, 2023

Local News

Arrest made in connection with skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain

Colorado man held on suspicion of second-degree murder

August 19, 2023

Local News

Durango shooting suspect allegedly targeted sex offender

Brown, 34, arrested on suspicion of burglary, attempted murder

August 10, 2023

Local News

New details of 2009 Ignacio cold case come to light

Suspect allegedly mistook victim for another man

June 8, 2023