Crime - The Durango Herald

Man who fell for phone scam targeting La Plata County residents shares his story

John Perry wants to warn others about fake deputies soliciting money over missed jury duty

DATE: Feb 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police Department giving away car-wheel locks in effort to curb car theft

Colorado has more thefts per capita than any other state

DATE: Feb 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sister of murdered Ignacio woman arrested on suspicion of arson

Felicia Maria Munguia, 30, is accused of burning a car in front of house

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tracey Bernett’s mileage reimbursements were early indication of her falsified residency

Boulder County Democrat didn’t report fewer miles traveled after purportedly moving

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former Colorado state rep pleads guilty to criminal charges after lying about her residence

The Boulder County Democrat resigned after winning reelection in November

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of yet another phone scam demanding money

Never give out any information or money, authorities advise; ‘Hang up the phone’

DATE: Feb 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement sees annual uptick in Snowdown-related crime in La Plata County

Sobering statistics point finger at overindulgence of alcohol as main culprit

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Alec Baldwin wants prosecutor in on-set shooting death dropped

Attorneys say lawmaker is prohibited from holding judicial authority

DATE: Feb 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Former owners of Ken & Sue’s restaurant in Durango sentenced to probation for tax evasion

Defense attorneys cite couple’s service to community in requesting leniency

DATE: Feb 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver who hit pedestrian after altercation outside Durango post office pleads guilty

Brian Walker Kruse was scheduled for jury trial Monday morning but took a plea deal

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roommate dispute over dirty apartment ends in stabbing at Durango lodge

Arnold Sarracino, 50, faces attempted murder charge

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police arrest man suspected of threatening to blow up Olde Tymers Cafe

Officers say suspect was unarmed and was taken into custody without incident

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon