Sexual assault

Local News

Towaoc man sentenced to seven years in prison for assault

Bentley Watts Jr. pleaded guilty to two counts of assault against a former partner in 2024

July 6, 2026

Courts and Crime

Pleasant View man sentenced for attempted sexual assault and second-degree assault

Jasper Melton Hurst pleaded guilty in March

June 24, 2026

Local News

Man convicted of child sexual assault in Cortez

After previous arrests for child sexual abuse and domestic violence, Utah resident Shayne Rowley has been convicted in Cortez

April 29, 2026

Local News

House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill

Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case

April 2, 2026

Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’

March 12, 2026

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

January 29, 2026

Navajo Nation president denies alleged sexual misconduct

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addressed the allegations that Vice President Richelle Montoya said he sexually harassed her last year

May 30, 2024

Hesperus man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Paul Richardson accused of inappropriate contact involving two children

February 2, 2024

Should churches and others be held accountable for past sex abuse? Colorado voters may decide

Child sexual abuse survivor Randy Kady of Loveland speaks during a press conference at the Colorado State Capitol in support…

February 1, 2024

Man cited in Ouray newspaper theft explains motivation

National attention was ‘opposite of my intention,’ Paul Choate said; publishers push back

January 23, 2024

Ute Mountain Ute and former Cortez school leader faces 12 sex charges in indictment

Lyndreth Hemp Wall faces at least eight counts of alleged sexual abuse

January 14, 2024

Third jury trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

Most recent trial ended in hung jury after jurors were unable to reach unanimous decision

December 11, 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

Mistrial declared in child sex assault trial

Prosecutors mum on whether they plan to refile charges against Durango man

October 19, 2023

Trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

Alleged pattern of abuse occurred for nearly three years

October 17, 2023

Sassy Tortoise and Hare Run draws larger numbers than expected

Ideal weather, music and community support makes for successful run

April 11, 2023

Durango groups pitch ‘angel shots’ as a way to prevent sexual assault

Program seeks to collaborate with bars on code word to recognize trouble

August 9, 2022

Farmington man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, sexual assault in Durango

Police say Terrell Hardy preyed on intoxicated woman

August 3, 2022

Civilian Army leader led child porn ring, risked U.S. security

David Frodsham was a commander at Afghanistan air base

March 29, 2022

Cortez man avoids jail time after attempted victim retaliation in Durango

Hernando Tsosie, 42, must serve three years with community corrections

March 18, 2022

Former Mancos teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault of student

Armando Lee-Martinez, 28, faces four felony charges in a sexual assault case involving a student. Case set for trial in…

January 25, 2022

Durango police say internet sex stings are legal, not entrapment

Five men arrested last month in connection with undercover investigation

January 7, 2022

Former executive of Southern Ute Indian Tribe sentenced to 13½ years in prison for sexual assault

McKean Walton worked as executive officer until time of arrest

December 8, 2021

Towaoc man sentenced to 20 years in child sex cases

Assaults occurred between 2006 and 2008

October 7, 2021