Crime

Durango duo fined for disturbing Canyonlands cultural site

Pair to pay combined $1,550, barred from Utah federal lands for one year

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump DOJ seeks 20-year sentence for Colorado man accused of Tesla arson

U.S. attorney general called the incident part of ‘a wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties’

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

Police blotter

Tuesday, March 18 6:35 p.m. A man was cited with theft of $300-$1,000 and criminal mischief $300-$1,000 and banned from Walmart, 1835 E. Main St., after allegedly stealing jewelry from a dis...

DATE: Mar 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, March 13 4:17 p.m. A man was arrested at White Eagle Inn, 2110 South Broadway, on a warrant. 9:28 p.m. A man was cited with theft at Walmart, 1835 E. Main St., after attempting to ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

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

Warrant issued for Nicholas Wentz after failure to appear in court

Wentz allegedly assaulted the woman he is protected from

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Thursday, March 6 10:53 a.m. A woman was issued a citation for keeping of vicious animals and running at large after her dog allegedly attacked another woman’s cat on North Market Street a f...

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Prosecutors to retry Ignacio cold case that resulted in hung jury last month

David Hendren, 39, accused of shooting, killing Larry Fuller

DATE: Mar 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 27 12:36 p.m. A man was arrested on two warrants at City Market, 508 E. Main St. 2:26 p.m. A man was arrested near the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, on suspicion of...

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
The Journal Durango Herald Tri City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor FAQs
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa
Subscribe

Sign up for email headline alerts:

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Journal

© 2025 The Journal | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy