Mid-January sentencing set for armed robbery suspect in Cortez Aprahamian was arrested on East Empire Street after a chase in September January 9, 2024
Trinadie Lopez defense pushes off preliminary demand in favor of polygraph test Lopez’s preliminary demand was held Friday afternoon January 6, 2024
Pair suspected of drug trafficking are arrested in Cortez and woman arrested after traffic stop; meth and cocaine found in stolen Cadillac January 3, 2024
Police accuse man of DUI after road rage incident in Cortez was arrested after police find open alcohol bottles in vehicle January 1, 2024
Lexton Bartlett plea hearing is moved into the new year Bartlett was arrested in November on nine warrants December 20, 2023
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
Cortez Municipal Court launches Outreach Court to address underlying issues of crime 90-day program helps defendants deal with issues while partnering with local organizations November 23, 2023
Brett Aprahamian’s preliminary hearing moved to Dec. 14 Aprahamian face preliminary hearings on Dec. 14 and sentencing on Dec. 21 November 21, 2023
Man arrested in Cortez on nine warrants after allegedly fleeing officer was arrested on warrants for multiple offenses November 15, 2023
John Muir sentenced to six years in prison in Montezuma County drug case has been found in possession of fentanyl November 15, 2023
Brett Aprahamian scheduled for sentencing, revoked probation after armed robbery was arrested in September for armed robbery and leading police on a chase November 7, 2023
U.S. court sides with Montezuma County after drone is used in marijuana search rules on Fourth Amendment claims, leaves other claims to a state court November 6, 2023
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
Zane Killsinsight gets plea hearing date for November Killsinsight and Trinadie Lopez have court dates about their suspected involvement in September street shooting October 25, 2023
Appeals court upholds dependency and neglect decision in severe child abuse case Garland Malcolm of Pleasant View was sentenced to a maximum term of 32 years in prison for child abuse October 19, 2023
Mistrial declared in child sex assault trial Prosecutors mum on whether they plan to refile charges against Durango man October 19, 2023
Trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault Alleged pattern of abuse occurred for nearly three years October 17, 2023
Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder Brown is accused of home invasion, being a habitual criminal August 23, 2023
Drunken driver in fatal crash, who was traveling about 111 mph, sentenced to prison Jobe, 35, was speeding on county road southwest of Durango during bachelor party August 8, 2023
Bail set for two La Plata County murder defendants following Colorado Supreme Court ruling in law sparked statewide discussion about purpose of bond July 28, 2023
Cortez man held without bail while former plea agreement is in effect Jonathan Berry was arrested in April and June for being in possession of firearms as a former felony offender July 27, 2023
Man who killed Durango firefighter in DUI crash sentenced to prison Accomplice who mislead investigators to serve 90 days in jail July 21, 2023
Federal judge orders end to ‘Kansas Two-step’ police tactic that targets Colorado drivers enforcement used stops to search vehicles, often when there was no legitimate cause July 21, 2023
Junior high principal reportedly gave student concussion Lawsuit cites humiliation, medical bills, pain and suffering; Colin Mize denies allegations July 4, 2023
