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Drug Trafficking

Drugs seized during car search within Durango city limits

Juan Manuel Lorenzana-Ruvalcaba, 40, was allegedly in possession of fentanyl, meth and cocaine

DATE: Feb 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team announces seizure of trafficked drugs

More than 6 pounds of meth, 3 pounds of cocaine and other items seized

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Appeals court reverses drug conviction that resulted in man’s 16-year prison sentence

Ramon Alberto DeJesus III of Cortez to receive new trial setting

DATE: Dec 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight drug traffickers out of Montezuma County sentenced to 32 total years

The drug task force became aware of the traffickers in 2022

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man arrested in Cortez on suspicion of drug trafficking

Man’s vehicle was littered with drug traces and paraphernalia

DATE: Jun 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez team arrests two men in recent ‘shooting events’

Loaded rifle, handgun seized after police pursuit

DATE: Apr 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

As deaths from fentanyl continue, Colorado pushes for action

Mother launches Voices for Awareness Foundation in Grand Junction

DATE: Feb 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango man sentenced for meth, fentanyl distribution

William Hunt Hardaway also sold firearms, according to federal court records

DATE: Jan 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man who scattered fentanyl pills on Main Avenue sentenced to federal prison

Suspect was fleeing from law enforcement when he lost control of drugs

DATE: Oct 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman sentenced for transporting 66 pounds of meth near Bayfield

Previous plea agreement calling for probation was rejected by judge

DATE: Sep 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight Montezuma County residents arrested after narcotics investigation

Local law enforcement worked for nearly two years to capture alleged traffickers

DATE: Jul 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

Two defendants with similar circumstances: One judge approves plea agreement, another rejects it

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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