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Crime

Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Colorado woman suspected of killing 2 of her children is extradited from the UK

DENVER – A Colorado woman suspected of killing two of her young children during a custody dispute with her ex-husband two years ago has been returned from Britain to the United States to fac...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farmington police target street racers with new ‘grappler’ device

Aztec man pleads not guilty in fiery September racing crash

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man charged with alleged ninth drunken driving offense

John Cochran, 56, was arrested Monday by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer

Some had called for convicted elections clerk to be moved to federal facility

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hatchet-wielding suspect caused thousands in damage to Durango motel room, affidavit says

Suspect charged with multiple felonies, including menacing and criminal mischief

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

DATE: Oct 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room

Suspect arrested after hourslong standoff with police

DATE: Oct 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man shot at Durango pawn shop charged with felony menacing

Police say suspect intended to take his own life before being shot by employee

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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