Crime

Regional News

Colorado dentist accused of killing wife is charged with trying to kill investigator

Craig is accused of poisoning his 43-year-old wife, recruiting inmate to murder detective

November 29, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez man is sentenced to 60 days in cowboy menacing case

Frederick was found guilty of pointing a gun at another man

November 27, 2024

Regional News

Colorado funeral homeowners who let nearly 190 bodies decay plead guilty

Jon Hallford and Carie Hallford, owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home. (Muskogee County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)dur-i-syn COLORADO…

November 22, 2024

Courts and Crime

Isaac Sanchez held on bond in 22nd Judicial District; next court date set

Sanchez allegedly violated a restraining order and assaulted a woman

November 22, 2024

Courts and Crime

Isaac Sanchez faces hearing in Cortez for a slew of charges since October

of the most recent incidents include allegedly assaulting a woman

November 20, 2024

Local News

Durango police share tips for keeping children safe on internet

district hosted event in wake of teacher’s arrest

November 19, 2024

Local News

Former executive of Home Builders Association arrested on suspicion of embezzlement

Rebekah DeLaMare is accused of making $186,000 in unauthorized charges

November 19, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez Police seeks man suspected of crashing car while fleeing police

reportedly reached 100 mph before crash

November 14, 2024

Courts and Crime

Trinadie Lopez sentenced to six years for 2023 street shooting

determines that while Lopez didn’t fire the gun, he provided it

November 8, 2024

Local News

Durango couple unnerved after campaign signs stolen, torn up outside home

have received seven reports of stolen or vandalized campaign signs in two weeks

October 31, 2024

Local News

Police seek potential victims involving former Escalante Middle School teacher

least 30 juveniles reportedly targeted by Benjamin Smith; more may be out there

October 30, 2024

Local News

Father and son suspected of killing Archuleta County woman

Charles and Hevon Martinez arrested after nearly four-month investigation

October 29, 2024

Local News

Details emerge in alleged homicide case; juvenile suspect held on $3 million bail

16-year-old accused of stabbing younger boy in neck, assaulting mother with baseball bat

October 26, 2024

Regional News

Scheme to cast votes on stolen mail ballots thwarted by Colorado election officials

was blocked by state’s voter signature verification process

October 25, 2024

Local News

16-year-old homicide suspect arrested in connection with killing 12-year-old boy

Lawrence was tased in south Durango, 6 miles from alleged crime scene

October 24, 2024

Local News

Domestic violence cases down in La Plata County, but fight to end abuse never stops

Advocates and law enforcement say progress is being made in some areas

October 24, 2024

Local News

Cortez man who threatened to kill Democratic election officials pleads guilty

Ty Brockbank, 45, said his comments were made ‘out of fear, hate and anger’

October 24, 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

Former Purgatory Resort employee gets probation for embezzlement

had been printing temporary ski passes and selling them for cash

October 22, 2024

Local News

Hackers leak thousands of confidential files from Axis Health System

sensitive information was released after cyber attacks and $1.6 million ransom demand

October 17, 2024

Local News

Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face

Suspect appeared to be heavily intoxicated on the scene

October 17, 2024

Regional News

Teenager identified as human remains found in freezer near Grand Junction

(Associated Press file) Investigators have identified the person whose head and hands were found in a freezer left behind by…

October 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested at Southwest Memorial Hospital after allegedly damaging vehicles and committing arson

vehicle caught on fire

October 11, 2024

Tri-Cities

Shiprock man to serve 8 years in federal prison for fatal beating

Lee Begaye admitted to beating man to death

October 11, 2024