City of Cortez releases map, announces road closures for memorial Sgt. Michael Moran will be laid to rest Wednesday December 6, 2023
Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran 44-year-old man was shot and killed after roadside stop December 2, 2023
Residents, leaders express grief over loss of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran Sgt. Michael Moran is remembered as a friend, father and police officer December 1, 2023
New details emerge in fatal shooting of Cortez police officer Second suspect was briefly detained but has been released November 30, 2023
Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine November 29, 2023
Police seeking information on suspect in Cortez gas station robbery Man reportedly stole about $750 and a box of Snickers after tying employee November 29, 2023
Police seize shotgun from man near Kemper Elementary A concerned citizen called police after seeing the man’s proximity to the school November 17, 2023
Man arrested in Cortez on nine warrants after allegedly fleeing officer Lexton was arrested on warrants for multiple offenses November 15, 2023
Former Durango police officer arrested on suspicion of child sex assault Dylan Miller accused of sexually assaulting a child in Larimer County November 6, 2023
Towaoc man accused of vehicular assault; crash victim airlifted out of Cortez Suspect allegedly was eluding police and speeding before crash October 25, 2023
Multiple DUI suspects arrested in Cortez within a four-day span Police urge members of the community to report suspected drunken drivers October 20, 2023
Update: Cortez vehicle theft suspect arrested and released in LaPlata County Jonnie Cash Kimbrough is suspected of stealing a car, handgun and cash in Cortez October 19, 2023
Cortez Police Department warns businesses about counterfeit money Two cases of counterfeit bills were uncovered in less than a week October 18, 2023
Man who allegedly charged Cortez officer with a knife released a day later The suspect had been arrested previously for a stabbing in July October 10, 2023
Cortez police stop robbery suspect after chase Suspect is accused of robbing man at knifepoint in Cortez, stealing car, leading police on chase September 29, 2023
Suspect arrested night of shooting near Empire Street receives preliminary hearing date There have been no other known arrests of the other suspects September 27, 2023
Drunken driving suspect makes wrong turn onto railroad tracks Durango police find SUV high-centered on D&SNG right of way September 26, 2023
Cortez Police provides update on shooting investigation, answers questions There are four other suspects in the case, chief says September 20, 2023
Update: Cortez police ID man arrested in Friday’s shooting Police department is interviewing people in connection with multiple gunshots in the area September 18, 2023
Bayfield Marshal’s Office gets a name change Town hopes ‘police department’ helps with recruitment September 14, 2023
Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up Dispatch warns that dropped calls can divert crucial resources August 16, 2023
Man in trash can caught trespassing outside Cortez Salvation Army Man refused to comply with officers after being asked to leave July 19, 2023
A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters Those who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience July 17, 2023
Rollover on South Broadway leads to possible discovery of meth, fentanyl Driver was flown out of Southwest Memorial Hospital for her injuries June 19, 2023