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\"Montezuma
Montezuma sheriff badge<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Thursday, April 16<\/div>\n

9:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Hwy. 491, Pleasant View, for a cold theft report. A man discovered about 150 coins, valued at $500, missing from inside his residence.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 18<\/div>\n

3:38 p.m.: A deputy responded to Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, after a man arrived with a gunshot wound to the hand. The accidental discharge allegedly occurred while moving a dresser at a residence on Road 33, Mancos.<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 23<\/div>\n

6:04 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 30000 block of U.S. Hwy. 160, Cortez, for a traffic stop on a trailer without lights. The man was arrested on suspicion of a warrant and driving under restraint.<\/p>\n

8:49 a.m.: A deputy responded to U.S. Highway 491, Lewis, for a hit-and-run crash. A woman followed a truck driver that allegedly backed into her vehicle. The man said he did not realize he had backed into her. Both parties exchanged insurance information with no charges filed.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 25<\/div>\n

7:22 p.m.: A deputy responded to Cortez Mini Storage, 6894 Rd. 24, Cortez, for a break-in. A man found a cut lock on his unit with boxes of 9 mm ammunition missing. He said a new lock had been installed.<\/p>\n

Monday, April 27<\/div>\n

6:37 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 31, Mancos, for property damage. A man sped away, throwing rocks that struck a woman and her vehicle, causing a minor arm injury. No charges were filed.<\/p>\n

9:19 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road G, Cortez, for a cold break-in. A couple found a shattered window and missing valuables including glassware, quilts, lamps and fur coats after months away.<\/p>\n

2:17 p.m.: A deputy responded to Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, for a dog bite. The woman was bitten on the hand by a neighbor\u2019s dog on Road 40.9, Mancos. No charges sought.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 28<\/div>\n

9:05 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 28000 block of Road H, Cortez, and arrested a man on suspicion of a warrant, protection order violation and resisting arrest.<\/p>\n

Friday, May 1<\/div>\n

8:02 p.m.: A deputy responded to the 12000 block of Road G, Cortez, for a single-vehicle rollover crash. The man swerved for an animal while on his phone. Case turned over to Colorado State Patrol.<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 3<\/div>\n

7:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 40000 block of U.S. Highway 160, Mancos, to assist with a traffic stop. The driver received a citation, and a valid driver took the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Monday, May 4<\/div>\n

12:05 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road T. 5, Dolores, for a fraud report. A man was scammed out of money via fake website reinstatement calls. Partial refund issued.<\/p>\n

4:34 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 29, Dolores, for threats. A man allegedly screamed threats at neighbors in violation of a protection order and was arrested on suspicion of violation of a protection order.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 5<\/div>\n

11:12 a.m.: A deputy responded to Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, and took a woman into custody after court remand.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 6<\/div>\n

6:14 a.m.: A deputy responded to 202 N. 11th St., Dolores, for a bear trash violation. A citation was issued for an unsecured receptacle.<\/p>\n

Friday, May 8<\/div>\n

2:35 p.m.: A deputy responded to Cortez Cemetery, 27441 U.S. Hwy. 160, Cortez, for a minor two-vehicle crash. Drivers exchanged insurance information.<\/p>\n

Monday, May 11<\/div>\n

3:43 a.m.: The sheriff responded to a residence on North 19th Street, Dolores, for a bear trash violation. A warning was issued after hazing the bear, which was on scene when the sheriff arrived.<\/p>\n

3:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, and arrested a woman on suspicion of multiple warrants.<\/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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