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Scott Chilleen’s sentencing pushed back after defense requests evidentiary hearing

Chilleen was set to be sentenced Monday for 2021 crash

March 20, 2024

Local News

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

Local News

Photos: Sean Murray takes oath

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

March 15, 2024

Courts and Crime

Lewis woman sentenced to 25 years for husband’s murder

Marie Garcia had claimed the 2023 death was a mercy killing

March 6, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez woman faces jury trial after refusing to move parked RV

had 96 hours to move her vehicle after her court case at the beginning of February

February 27, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s public defenders say they need 230 more attorneys to provide effective counsel

Biggest factor driving need is a 4,500% increase in volume of evidence in the digital age

February 26, 2024

Local News

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

Courts and Crime

Mancos man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 2021 crash

Edouard Chilleen denied he was driving in crash that killed woman

January 26, 2024

Local News

Durango Municipal Court order reinstates ability to arrest and hold those who repeatedly don’t show up for hearings

allows the city to enforce warrants for habitual hearing skippers

January 24, 2024

Courts and Crime

Update: Lyndreth Wall put in halfway house in Denver; no word on resignation

Council responds to federal indictment in sex case

January 22, 2024

Local News

Jury trial begins for La Plata County man suspected of murder

‘Nico’ Tonelli is accused of fatally shooting his close friend Jamison ‘Jmoe’ McMaster after contentious night

January 11, 2024

Local News

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

Local News

Durango man who fired gunshots in neighborhood gets probation

Navarro said he had a psychological break

December 8, 2023

Local News

Durango nanny sentenced to jail for child abuse

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

December 2, 2023

Local News

Durango man suspected of assaulting, kidnapping ex-wife

was choked, forced into car and taken for a drive, according to police

November 22, 2023

Local News

Texas man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in La Plata County

Harbin Hunt, 51, faces 8-16 years in prison if found guilty of rape

November 21, 2023

Local News

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

Local News

What is diversion, and does it work?

workers discuss the importance of preventing youths from facing criminal justice system

November 6, 2023

Local News

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

17-year-old suspects charged as adults

November 3, 2023

Local News

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

Local News

Park shooting suspects make initial court appearance in Durango

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

October 26, 2023

Local News

Mistrial declared in child sex assault trial

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

October 19, 2023

Local News

Jurors begin deliberations in child sex assault case

Durango man could spend life in prison if found guilty

October 19, 2023

Local News

Sparks fly at Durango City Council meeting over municipal judge discussion

Councilors give go-ahead to seek applicants ahead of Dec. 31 deadline

October 19, 2023