Crime - The Journal

Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge is found guilty

Jason Morrison faces 10 to 32 years in prison

DATE: Jan 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested for alleged domestic violence; judge shares worry for victim safety

Nicholas Wentz appears in court the day after the alleged assault

DATE: Jan 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Assaults on Durango police spike in past two years

‘We’re not going to ... prevent crime unless people trust us’

DATE: Jan 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver

The man was reportedly trying to return the woman’s phone

DATE: Jan 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Charges dismissed in embezzlement case against former nonprofit director

Ashley Hein was not convicted; case sealed from public view

DATE: Jan 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested at City Market after allegedly breaking another man’s jaw

Second man was arrested for refusing to tell officers his name

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man charged with attacking TV reporter has mental health challenges, attorney says

Patrick Egan is accused of yelling ‘This is Trump’s America now’

DATE: Jan 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kidnapping suspect shocked with Taser after car chase through La Plata County

Douglas Palmer accused of domestic violence, felony eluding

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man with knife, machete suspected of menacing city of Durango employee

Park ranger used pepper spray before suspect slashed worker’s truck tire

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man leads police on 100 mph chase on Cortez city streets

Jeremiah Maestas also suspected of chase in La Plata County

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Boy killed in Towaoc shooting was in bed when he was hit

Investigators found 24 bullet casings from ‘assault-style rifle’ at shooting site

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police identify ‘primary suspect’ in bike thefts

Dakota Ross allegedly fled scene before arrest could be made

DATE: Dec 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News