Crime

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La Plata County man suspected of creating explosive devices set for trial

Nickie Carrillo has previous felony conviction

December 14, 2017

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Carjacking suspect charged with multiple felonies

Counts include second-degree kidnapping, aggravated robbery

December 14, 2017

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Details emerge in alleged carjacking, kidnapping case

Durango man faces multiple felonies, including kidnapping

December 5, 2017

Seizure of 115 animals costs tens of thousands of dollars

Property owner cited with 115 counts of animal cruelty

December 4, 2017

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Nine-time felon sentenced to 24 years in prison

Man maintained innocence throughout legal proceedings

December 1, 2017

Local News

Arizona man pleads guilty to biting firefighter near Hesperus

Joe Benally will serve 18 months probation, receive mental-health evaluation

December 1, 2017

Police arrest carjacking suspect in downtown Durango

Man suspected of domestic violence, other crimes

November 30, 2017

Local News

Details emerge in armed carjacking at Fort Lewis College

Suspect took man at gunpoint; fired shots along the way

November 29, 2017

Animal protection officers seize more than 100 animals

The animals were taken as part of a lengthy investigation into allegations of animal cruelty, according to a news release…

November 17, 2017

Cortez house sitter faces felony fraud charges

Woman investigated in multiple crimes since April

November 1, 2017

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Charges advance in shooting death of Durango man

Suspect charged with first-degree murder in marijuana heist

October 24, 2017

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Three men arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Victim had look of ‘pure terror,’ police report says

October 21, 2017

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La Plata County man found guilty of sexual assault on a child

Suspect and victim were minors when crimes occurred

October 21, 2017

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Sheriff’s Office cleared in fatal July 4 shooting

Independent investigation concludes lethal force was justified

October 20, 2017

For the record

Sheriff’s Blotter

du1-i-syn 9:08 a.m.: A man was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on a warrant for…

October 13, 2017

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 5:12 p.m.: A man was issued a summons in the 1200 block of East Main Street on suspicion of…

October 13, 2017

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 10:26 a.m.: A man was served with a warrant for failure to appear on a La Plata County misdemeanor…

October 13, 2017

Durango police searching for attempted murder suspect

Victim slashed above the neck by box cutter

October 3, 2017

Nine adults, child face charges in Cortez T-ball fight

Eight charged with assault, district attorney says

September 25, 2017

Local News

Woman who broke into buildings occupied by officers gets probation

Suspect checked into in-patient treatment for drug use

September 22, 2017

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Durango man charged in connection with double stabbing at homeless camp

Suspect was awaiting sentencing for peeping into woman’s bathroom

September 22, 2017

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Marijuana shop employee sentenced in theft case

Military discounts used to embezzle money

September 21, 2017

For the record

Police Blotter

11:09 a.m.: Police responded to a report of a stolen license plate in the 900 block of Garrison Drive. A…

September 8, 2017

Local News

Woman accidentally shot by neighbor

Deputy: Neighbor sat on rifle, causing it to fire through walls

September 1, 2017