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\"Montezuma
Montezuma sheriff badge<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Tuesday, March 3<\/div>\n

12:45 p.m.: A deputy responded regarding a possible theft at a residence on Road J, Mancos. A woman reported her ex-boyfriend allegedly took a tandem kayak from her home during an ongoing dispute.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 17<\/div>\n

10 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on North 12th Street, Dolores, for a cold break-in. Entry was made through a garage window and kitchen door; nothing appeared taken.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 18<\/div>\n

3:09 p.m.: A deputy responded regarding a vehicle purchase fraud reported from a residence on Road M, Cortez. A man sent $1,100 for a vehicle in Utah that was misrepresented and not delivered.<\/p>\n

Friday, March 20<\/div>\n

2:48 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road T. 5, Dolores, for fraud. Unauthorized charges totaling $756.28 appeared on two bank cards with no known suspect.<\/p>\n

Monday, April 6<\/div>\n

10:40 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road H, Cortez, for reported fire damage to a tenant-occupied trailer. Damage appeared consistent with chimney issues; no clear arson evidence, treated as civil matter.<\/p>\n

4:04 p.m.: A deputy responded to a report of identity theft and fraudulent withdrawals from bank and bitcoin accounts at a residence on Road 26.4, Dolores. Much of the funds were recovered by the bank.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 7<\/div>\n

9:05 a.m.: A deputy responded in Dolores after a wallet was found near the Dolores River near Colorado Highway 145. Contents secured as found property.<\/p>\n

4:08 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave., regarding an abandoned vehicle. Owner contacted and vehicle eventually removed.<\/p>\n

4:14 p.m.: A deputy responded to Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for court remands. Three men were arrested. While there, a fourth man was served a warrant.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 8<\/div>\n

8:55 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a warrant service. A woman was served the warrant and left in the care of detention staff.<\/p>\n

11:13 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 34000 block of U.S. Highway 160 to assist a State Trooper who reportedly had a man at gunpoint. Mancos Marshals had control of the scene with damage noted to the trooper\u2019s patrol unit and another vehicle.<\/p>\n

4:14 p.m.: A deputy responded to Love\u2019s gas station, 7006 U.S. Highway 160, Cortez, for a man trespassing after being banned. The man was identified and issued a citation for third-degree trespassing.<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 9<\/div>\n

10:03 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 15.5, Pleasant View, after observing a large accumulation of pig carcasses on the property. The owners were advised of health code violations regarding proper disposal.<\/p>\n

12:09 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road N, Cortez, for a warrant service. A man was arrested on two warrants and transported to the Montezuma County Detention Center.<\/p>\n

10:05 p.m.: A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 24000 block of Road G, Cortez, after a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. The driver was issued a citation for driving under restraint.<\/p>\n

Friday, April 10<\/div>\n

4:01 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, for a warrant service. A man was served the warrant and left in the care of detention staff.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 11<\/div>\n

2:22 a.m.: A deputy responded to Weeminuche Drive, Towaoc, for a reported stolen company truck. The vehicle and a man were located at the Ute Mountain Casino; BIA officers took the lead.<\/p>\n

10:59 p.m.: A deputy responded to Cox Conoco gas station, 18794 U.S. Highway 491, Lewis, for a disturbance. A woman was arrested after allegedly damaging vehicles, resisting arrest, striking officers and refusing to comply.<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 12<\/div>\n

7:01 p.m.: A deputy responded to a possible intoxicated driver on U.S. Highway 160 near Mancos. After investigation and evaluation, the driver was not charged but given a ride to Walmart for safety while awaiting a family member.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 13<\/div>\n

4:05 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 160, Cortez, for a vehicle break-in. A man was located wearing the victim\u2019s jacket and carrying her backpack. He was issued a citation for first-degree criminal trespass and released.<\/p>\n

12:25 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 24.5, Cortez, for a warrant service. A woman fled on foot but was apprehended and arrested. Suspected cocaine was found on her person.<\/p>\n

4:11 p.m.: A deputy conducted a traffic stop at North Harrison Street and Main Street, Cortez, after observing a woman with a revoked license driving. She was issued citations for driving without a valid license and failure to provide proof of insurance.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 14<\/div>\n

11:30 a.m.: A deputy responded to Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, and took a woman into custody on her remanded case.<\/p>\n

Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident reports and do not imply guilt or conviction. AI assisted.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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