Police

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

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

Regional News

Voters will decide whether to set aside $350 million for Colorado law enforcement

Everbridge will be replacing Nixle as the Montezuma-County emergency alert platform.inhauscreative A proposal that would require Colorado lawmakers to allocate…

September 2, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested in Cortez for allegedly pointing gun at neighbor

man was reportedly searching for his missing gas cans

August 15, 2024

Local News

Durango appoints new 911 dispatch director

Emergency communications center earns public safety accreditation

August 7, 2024

Courts and Crime

Bicycle and car collide in Cortez near Durango Organics

allegedly did not stop at traffic light

July 30, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man suspected of obstructing officer, trying to elude Cortez police

also suspected of DUI after crashing at motel

July 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Update: Teen suspected of gunfire at Cortez fireworks show is held without bail

Juvenile, deemed a danger to the community, was arrested the day after Fourth of July incident

July 9, 2024

Local News

Ouray police chief fired after multiple complaints

Jeffrey Wood has been on paid administrative leave since January

June 24, 2024

Community

Sgt. Moran to be honored at upcoming Beyond the Call of Duty visit in Cortez

traveling memorial will make a stop in Cortez on Sunday

June 7, 2024

Local News

Ignacio police chief retires after more than 40 years in law enforcement

declares official day in honor of Kirk Phillips

June 4, 2024

Local News

Durango bar retains liquor license after run-ins with the law

Co-owner and former manager at 8th Ave. Tavern removed from license

May 28, 2024

Local News

Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran’s name added to Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial

was fatally shot during traffic stop in November

May 4, 2024

Local News

Officer injured by La Plata County Jail escapee sues county, jail and sheriff’s office

Buck is accused of shooting Farmington cop 11 days after escaping detention center

April 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Montezuma-Cortez team arrests two men in recent ‘shooting events’

rifle, handgun seized after police pursuit

April 5, 2024

Regional News

Six Glendale police officers disciplined for throwing away evidence connected to several cases

The Glendale Police Department took disciplinary action against six sworn officers for mishandling evidence, which resulted in one case being…

March 30, 2024

Local News

Durango names five finalists for next police chief

matter who is chosen, they’ll ‘have big shoes to fill,’ city manager says

March 21, 2024

Community

Bike tour to benefit Cortez Police Department in honoring Sgt. Michael Moran in May

bike ride, hosted by SHIELD616, will span four days

March 20, 2024

Local News

Bayfield police implementing new pistol program for officers

meant to provide tactical benefit and help with recruiting, police chief says

March 7, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez police seek man who allegedly attacked woman in City Market parking lot

is suspected of putting a gun to a woman’s head and pulling her from a vehicle

March 4, 2024

Local News

Bayfield police installing new computer tablets in patrol units

Technology will allow officers to view live bodycam footage

March 2, 2024

Local News

Bayfield police getting new bodycams

technology will feature live feeds that can be viewed remotely

March 1, 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