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Durango sexual assault defendant released from jail; new trial uncertain

Prosecutors evaluating whether to retry Devin Bond

May 24, 2019

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Great Dane fatally shot by neighbor in Bayfield

Shooter cited with animal cruelty

May 24, 2019

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Durango man suspected of possessing child pornography

enforcement says Lucas Schoepke had images, videos on his phone, computer

May 22, 2019

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Sexual assault case declared mistrial

‘hopelessly deadlocked’ in its second day of deliberations, judge says

May 21, 2019

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Durango youth detention center remains closed, with uncertain future

Sheriff’s Office foots bill to ‘babysit’ juvenile offenders

May 17, 2019

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Conviction overturned in gang rape case

sentenced to 6 years in prison released this week

May 16, 2019

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Trial begins for Durango man suspected in gang rape

‘Ducky’ Bond could face a minimum of 16 years in prison if found guilty

May 14, 2019

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Dylan Redwine’s statements reflect tension with father

It’s a primary reason why prosecutors charged the La Plata County man with second-degree murder of his son. But Mark…

May 7, 2019

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Prosecutors seek to admit Dylan Redwine’s statements at trial

to decide if boy’s comments to others can be substantiated

May 7, 2019

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Durango man suspected of eluding law enforcement 56 days ago is captured

Anthony Bowers, who had warrants, accused of leading deputies on 100 mph chase

May 3, 2019

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Murderer tries to fire public defenders before sentencing

Silvino Martinez-Perez is facing a minimum of life in prison for strangling his wife

May 2, 2019

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Durango woman pleads guilty to shooting at man

Carl faces up to three years in prison for felony menacing

May 2, 2019

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Durango’s Hilltop House hires new director to oversee community corrections

Frey will replace longtime director John Schmier

May 1, 2019

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Sexual assault trial scheduled for next month

‘Ducky’ Bond faces life in prison

April 26, 2019

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Mark Redwine’s attorneys attempt to exclude cadaver dog evidence

Defense team says canines are unreliable and may be biased by trainers

April 24, 2019

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Durango stabbing victim released from hospital

have spoken with the victim, have not made an arrest

April 19, 2019

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Durango stabbing victim remains in hospital

waiting to interview man; no arrests made in April 1 incident

April 11, 2019

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Trial date set in large-scale marijuana bust

defendants face federal charges

April 8, 2019

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Durango man in critical condition after being stabbed at laundromat

arrests made; police continue to investigate melee

April 2, 2019

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Mancos Marshal: Letter uses scare tactics, anti-immigration rhetoric

Goodall called it a “scam.” He said the Marshal’s Office was made aware of the incident after the recipient brought…

March 27, 2019

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Court finds Damron not guilty by reason of insanity

psychiatrist provided testimony

March 24, 2019

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Man gets prison time for leading police on chase

21-year-old eluded law enforcement, driving at speeds of 90 mph

March 21, 2019

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Hilltop House director with history of sexual harassment complaints resigns

Schmier subject of at least two internal investigations

March 19, 2019

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After verdict, defendant’s family causes disturbance in courthouse

Members of family cleared from courthouse; no arrests made

March 18, 2019