Crime

Local News

Durango fugitive arrested after pursuit with law enforcement

28-year-old man had warrants alleging vehicle theft, possession of burglary tools

October 11, 2024

Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of selling counterfeit gold products in Durango

Suspect allegedly admitted to purchasing items for $5 to $7 each

October 8, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested for alleged Cortez arson and theft to appear in court

man was also involved in a Cortez fire last year

October 7, 2024

Local News

Former schoolteacher allegedly possessed ‘numerous’ explicit photos of minors living in Durango area

enforcement encouraging potential victims to come forward

October 4, 2024

Courts and Crime

Duece Martinez appears in the 22nd Judicial District for nine misdemeanor cases

Martinez is being held in Archuleta County

October 4, 2024

Regional News

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years behind bars

says ‘prison is the only place’ for former election official, who remained defiant

October 3, 2024

Local News

Durango man sentenced for assault, escape from La Plata County Jail

Buck’s prison terms to be served concurrently with federal case

September 30, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested for threatening dog with firearm in Cortez

Reyes-Monge allegedly fired his gun to scare the dog

September 27, 2024

AP New Mexico

Judge weighs whether to dismiss movie armorer’s conviction in fatal set shooting by Alec Baldwin

Gutierrez-Reed, who started serving an 18-month sentence in March, appealed the decision

September 26, 2024

The Durango Herald

Cortez woman sentenced to maximum for murdering brother and another man

Sanders, 22, shot both men in the head, according to reports

September 25, 2024

Regional News

Jury finds Boulder King Soopers shooter guilty of 55 felony counts

Convictions include first-degree murder of 10 people

September 23, 2024

The Durango Herald

Duece Martinez suspected in recent police chase, judge denies warrant

Martinez has multiple open cases in 22nd Judicial District Court

September 18, 2024

Local News

Durango Police Department reports bike theft spike in 2024

Cutting locks is becoming more common among thieves

September 13, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested after allegedly beating dog and threatening to stab woman

apparently tried to bite officers

September 13, 2024

Courts and Crime

Rayah Chowen fails to appear in Montezuma County court; inpatient treatment planned

arrested in May for alleged identity theft, other charges

September 13, 2024

Local News

Cause of death remains unknown for woman found in Animas River

coroner: ‘White chalky’ substance discovered in Joni Allred’s stomach reinforces need for toxicology report

September 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Ren Bedoni preliminary and bond hearing set after beating man with golf club

was taken into custody Sept. 2

September 12, 2024

Local News

Colorado State Patrol still searching for alleged hit-and-run driver in crash near Pagosa Springs

has identified a possible suspect but seeks additional details

September 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Eight drug traffickers out of Montezuma County sentenced to 32 total years

drug task force became aware of the traffickers in 2022

September 11, 2024

Local News

La Plata County sets rate increase for city inmates held in jail

Commissioners direct staff to pursue negotiations for new intergovernmental agreement

September 11, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested after beating another man with golf club near City Market

Suspect reportedly asked officer if he should 'beat him up again’

September 10, 2024

Local News

Woman charged in connection with Florida Road crash hitting motorcyclist

Victim’s fiancee says they are taking his recovery ‘day-by-day’

September 5, 2024

Local News

Escalante Middle School music teacher charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child

Durango educator suspected of using Snapchat to lure minors

September 5, 2024

Courts and Crime

Update: Sheriff’s Office investigates DWI in DA Hatfield’s crash

Montezuma County DA involved in single-car crash near Farmington

September 5, 2024