Crime

New Justice Center appears to be solution for congested courts

But for now, reorganization within county seems more likely

November 15, 2013

Sheriff’s contract is renewed, but with complaints about pedestrian treatment

dennis spruelldu1-i-syn But before they did, some board members had some criticisms for Sheriff Dennis Spruell and undersheriff Lynda Carter…

November 15, 2013

Local News

Two cyclists injured

Two juveniles were injured Tuesday morning about 8:45 in a bike and pickup truck accident at Main and Chestnut Streets.…

November 15, 2013

For the record

Police Blotter

At the request of dispatch, an officer returned a woman’s phone call in reference to her ex-boyfriend possibly at her…

November 12, 2013

Machete-wielding assailant pleads guilty to menacing

Dressed in a black-and-white striped inmate uniform, Walter Marquez, 36, of Cortez pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 22, to three counts…

October 25, 2013

Judge rejects bond reduction

Suspect faces aggravated robbery count

September 26, 2013

Cortez has 2nd homicide in a week

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>Crime scene investigators with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation proc Charles Chavez, 62, of Cortez was killed at…

September 19, 2013

Man shot, ejected from moving vehicle in Towaoc

One suspect in custody, another sought

September 13, 2013

Judge denies gag order, for now

Cronkdu1-i-syn Cronk’s court-appointed attorney Justin Bogan filed a gag order request against both the district attorney’s office and the Montezuma…

September 9, 2013

Man who prompted Dolores lock down in custody

Finocchiarodu1-i-syn The school campus had been on lockdown since late this morning in response to a report of an armed…

August 30, 2013

Grand jury indicts Cronk

Ex-undersheriffto face total of 18 counts

August 16, 2013

Tracking registered offenders

Sheriff advises residents of addition to sex offender list

August 8, 2013

Bond hiked for accused machete assailant

Marquez Walker of 422 E. Arbecam Ave. faced Judge Lawrence Wednesday wearing a gray and black striped inmate jumpsuit. He…

August 1, 2013

Dunn gets 10-year prison sentence

Chief District Court Judge Doug Walker delivered the penalty at approximately 5 p.m. Thursday, telling Dunn, 47, that he was…

July 29, 2013

Cronk leaves Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Dennis Spruell confirmed Cronk’s departure during the regular county commission meeting Monday. He said Deputy District Attorney Lynda Carter…

June 25, 2013

Cronk departs

Undersheriff leaves MCSO,deputy DAaccepts job

June 25, 2013

Local felony suspect arrested in Texas

According to reports, a Montezuma County sheriff detective developed information that led federal authorities to Victoro Cervarrubias Mendoza in Kerrville,…

June 13, 2013

Judge OKs 3rd plea deal for Dunn

Dunn, 47, listened intently as District Attorney Will Furse laid out the agreement to Chief District Judge Doug Walker. Under…

June 6, 2013

No plea bargain yet in fire case

Roger “Bucky” Stratton, 54, has been charged with fourth degree arson, a class four felony for neglecting burning embers on…

May 22, 2013

No plea bargain yet in Roatcap Fire case

Roger “Bucky” Stratton, 54, has been charged with fourth degree arson, a class four felony for neglecting burning embers on…

May 20, 2013