{"id":131201,"date":"2026-05-30T12:26:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/sheriffs-blotter-116\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T12:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:26:17","slug":"sheriffs-blotter-116","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/sheriffs-blotter-116\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheriff\u2019s blotter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Montezuma
Montezuma sheriff badge<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Monday, May 4<\/div>\n

3:13 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Sheriff\u2019s Office, 730 E. Driscoll St., for a report of suspicious packages. A woman said she had received multiple empty bubble wrap packages in the mail from an unknown address in New York. The deputy provided fraud prevention information. A man later reported a similar package that included a camera.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 5<\/div>\n

10:45 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a remand. A man was taken into custody from the courthouse after allegedly becoming combative during a jury trial.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 12<\/div>\n

7:01 a.m.: A deputy responded to Road L and Road 29, Mancos, for a report of a reckless driver. Witnesses identified a woman as the driver of a van that ran a stop sign and nearly caused a collision. She was arrested on suspicion of DUI, driving without a valid license and careless driving and open container.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16<\/div>\n

3:17 a.m.: A deputy responded to North Washington Street and East Montezuma Avenue, Cortez, to assist with a DUI investigation. A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI.<\/p>\n

10:40 p.m.: A deputy responded to Love\u2019s Truck Stop, 7006 U.S. Hwy. 160, for a hit-and-run report. A truck with a flatbed trailer struck a parked semi-truck and left the scene. Video was obtained but no license plate was visible.<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 17<\/div>\n

3:45 a.m.: A deputy responded to Denny\u2019s, 2059 E. Main St., Cortez, for an unwanted person. A man was found sleeping in a booth and was arrested on a warrant.<\/p>\n

10:54 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on CO Highway 184, Mancos, for a domestic disturbance. A woman reported her boyfriend threw rocks at her vehicle, shattering a rear window.<\/p>\n

1:32 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 24.4 for an open-line 911 call from a man who said he had warrants. The man was found hiding in a closet and was arrested on three warrants and two protection order violations.<\/p>\n

Monday, May 18<\/div>\n

6:32 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 21 for an assault report. A woman allegedly struck her boyfriend in the head with a phone and caused significant damage inside the residence. She was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault and domestic violence.<\/p>\n

9:42 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., for a woman turning herself in on a warrant.<\/p>\n

3:08 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road L.5 for a fraud report. A woman said her phone number was compromised and unauthorized transactions were made, though she was able to have them reversed.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 19<\/div>\n

7:16 a.m.: A deputy responded to Old Indian Route 201 near U.S. Hwy. 160, Towaoc, to assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs with a DUI investigation. A man was arrested on suspicion of DUID and was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 20<\/div>\n

4:22 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Sheriff\u2019s Office, 730 E. Driscoll St., for a man turning himself in on a warrant.<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 21<\/div>\n

7:23 p.m.: A deputy responded to the 25600 block of Road N.6 loop to assist with a fleeing vehicle that crashed. A woman was detained by Cortez police after the crash.<\/p>\n

Friday, May 22<\/div>\n

11:05 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Cortez Police Department for a follow-up on a suicide threat. A woman reported receiving multiple messages from her ex-boyfriend threatening suicide. The man was advised to turn himself in.<\/p>\n

9:09 p.m.: A deputy responded to the 17000 block of CO Highway 145 for a traffic stop. A woman was issued citations for expired number plates and no proof of insurance.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 23<\/div>\n

12:42 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Baymont hotel, 2279 Hawkins St., for a hit-and-run. A man backed into a parked motorcycle, set it upright and left without reporting the damage. He was issued citations for unsafe backing, striking an unattended vehicle and careless driving.<\/p>\n

11:52 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 13000 block of Road 40, Mancos, to assist with a two-vehicle crash.<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 24<\/div>\n

3:40 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 200 block of South Fifth Street, Dolores, for a bear getting into unsecured trash. A man was issued a citation for violating a town ordinance.<\/p>\n

7:00 a.m.: A deputy responded to Road N and Road 29, Dolores, for an abandoned vehicle. A vehicle was found in a ditch with keys inside.<\/p>\n

8:10 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., for an assault in the shower area. A man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault after allegedly attacking another inmate.<\/p>\n

7:50 a.m.: A deputy responded to Forest Service Road 527, Boggy Draw, for a burglary report at a camper. The male reporting party accused his girlfriend of the theft, but there was determined to be no suspects.<\/p>\n

9:05 p.m.: A deputy responded to CO Highway 145 and Road M for a vehicle stopped on the wrong side of the road. A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 26<\/div>\n

2:10 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, to remand a juvenile into custody.<\/p>\n

3:00 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center for a warrant. A man already in custody was served with the warrant.<\/p>\n

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