{"id":124086,"date":"2026-04-10T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/sheriffs-blotter-111\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:00:46","slug":"sheriffs-blotter-111","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/sheriffs-blotter-111\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheriff\u2019s blotter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Montezuma
Montezuma sheriff badge<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Tuesday, March 17<\/div>\n

7:36 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 160, Cortez, for a report of a protection order violation involving threatening social media posts, a message written on a door and threatening text messages from the suspect\u2019s mother. No arrests were made.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 18<\/div>\n

11:34 p.m.: A deputy responded to Love\u2019s Fuel Station, 7006 U.S. Highway 160, Cortez, for a shoplifting attempt. Another man was issued a citation for trespassing.<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 22<\/div>\n

2:23 p.m.: A deputy responded to Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, to assist with a combative man in the trauma room. The man was placed in a WRAP device and later arrested at the Montezuma County Detention Center. MC260346<\/p>\n

Monday, March 23<\/div>\n

10:30 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence near Road 25, Dolores, for a fraud by wire report after a woman sent $500 for a horse on Facebook in a transaction that appeared to be fraud. No arrest.<\/p>\n

6:36 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 491, Pleasant View, for property damage.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 25<\/div>\n

6:16 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 491, Lewis, for unsafe target practice after a ricochet struck near a juvenile. Investigation determined the shot likely came from the north or northeast; no suspects identified.<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 2<\/div>\n

3:25 p.m.: A deputy responded to Love\u2019s Travel Stop, 7006 U.S. Hwy. 160, Cortez, for a sick person in a semitruck. The man was allegedly highly intoxicated; Colorado State Patrol took the investigation.<\/p>\n

Friday, April 3<\/div>\n

12:35 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 37000 block of CO Highway 184, Mancos, for a traffic crash involving a vehicle that struck elk. No injuries; Colorado State Patrol took over.<\/p>\n

8:54 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 25000 block of Colorado Highway 184, Dolores, for a crash between a semitrailer and another vehicle that blocked the roadway. Colorado State Patrol took over after traffic control.<\/p>\n

3:40 p.m.: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a pickup with no front license plate at Love\u2019s Truck Stop, 7006 U.S. Highway 160, Cortez. The man was cited for failure to provide proof of insurance.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 4<\/div>\n

10:23 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 27, Cortez, for a man with a gun allegedly threatening family members. The man fired one shot into the air before family members disarmed him. He was arrested.<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 5<\/div>\n

3:22 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a man turning himself in on a warrant.<\/p>\n

6:35 p.m.: A deputy responded to Road 25 and Road N, Cortez, for a vehicle that slid off the road. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and open container.<\/p>\n

8:59 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a man turning himself in on a warrant. He was arrested.<\/p>\n

Monday, April 6<\/div>\n

9:41 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road L, Cortez, for a restraining order violation after a woman was found inside a prohibited trailer on the property.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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