Crime - The Durango Herald

Trial begins for Durango man suspected of arson at City Market grocery store

Defense lawyer says case is about a ‘rush to judgment’

DATE: Aug 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man with history of drug use sentenced to prison

Police said Maynard Wayne Peltier intended to distribute methamphetamine

DATE: Aug 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield superintendent stands by employee vetting process after recent hire arrested

Football coach, math teacher resigned before beginning duties

DATE: Aug 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly

NEW YORK – Most people know him for “I Believe I Can Fly,” the 1996 sing-along hit that became an inspirational anthem played at school graduations, weddings and in advertisements. Or possib...

DATE: Aug 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Music

Colorado secretary of state won’t allow Mesa County’s clerk to oversee upcoming election

Decision comes as Tina Peters is under investigation for involvement in leak of passwords

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

FBI increases reward for information about serial bank robber

Seven financial institutions have been hit in the last month

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Late-night soak at Durango Hot Springs lands teens in hot water

Cameras and motion sensors alert owners to break-in

DATE: Aug 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arsonist gets jail time, probation for setting wildand fires during drought

Elijah Rugg told law enforcement he suffers from PTSD, has blackout episodes

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man suspected of animal abuse pleads guilty

Jonah Barrett-Lesko admits to possession of burglary tools

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grumke, hired to coach Bayfield football before resigning, arrested

Former Missouri school teacher and coach charged with stalking, sending sex videos to students

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa County ordered to scrap voting equipment after passwords leak

Griswold: Evidence shows Tina Peters assisted with breach

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hard drugs being trafficked into area, Sheriff’s Office says

Mexican cartels are a major source, according to law enforcement

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | 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