Courts and Crime - The Journal

Cortez Police Department announces warrant for arrest of Duece Martinez

Martinez was sentenced in five cases in January

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Van found to contain suspected fentanyl during Cortez traffic stop

The van was originally pulled over due to expired temporary license plates

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Rayah Chowen plea hearing rescheduled for end of May

Chowen didn’t appear for plea on Tuesday due to possible livestream issues

DATE: Mar 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man suspected in a Cortez car chase that injured an officer, woman and child

During pursuit, officer hits car containing three people

DATE: Mar 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Omar Brito gets date for plea hearing after arrest in gunfire at Cortez bar

Judge allows Brito to drive daughter to college after spring break

DATE: Mar 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man

Gabrielle Doctor was convicted of killing Travis Beeson in 2023

DATE: Mar 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man arrested at Patron Nightclub after late-night reports of gunfire

The man allegedly pointed the handgun at his cousin

DATE: Mar 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Arizona man faces trial in Cortez after hitting cars, Sligo Wall in May

Driver’s path through two parking lots involved four other cars

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Woman suspected of intentionally hitting man with vehicle is given $5,000 bond

Kaneisha Ten will appear in district court at the end of the month

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

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

DA’s office announces diversion agreement with Cortez Superintendent Burris

Agreement says Burris must receive training on mandatory reporting law and create a safety plan

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man accused of driving into brick wall at Shiloh’s Steakhouse receives ‘short setover’ for plea

Cody Mallett allegedly drove into the brick wall behind Shiloh’s in May