Crime - The Journal

Child killed in Towaoc identified; GoFundMe started for family

The GoFundMe will go toward the child’s funeral and other expenses

DATE: Dec 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

It is unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended by police

DATE: Dec 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Sligo Wall near Shiloh’s Steakhouse nears completion after suspected DUI crash in May

Construction on the wall started in October

DATE: Dec 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Plea hearing for Cortez Superintendent Tom Burris is scheduled for January

The hearing has been continued multiple times

DATE: Dec 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango killer’s petition to overturn convictions denied

Raymond Cain has served 30 years for the 1995 murder of Sadie Frost

DATE: Dec 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio fugitive who ran over girlfriend sentenced to prison

Case Fields was on the run for seven years after 2016 incident

DATE: Dec 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses Ramon DeJesus’ drug conviction

A new trial will be set for DeJesus

DATE: Dec 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez police find suspected fentanyl pills in man’s truck

Two men arrested on warrants following disturbance call

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Colorado dentist accused of killing wife is charged with trying to kill investigator

James Craig is accused of poisoning his 43-year-old wife, recruiting inmate to murder detective

DATE: Nov 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cortez man is sentenced to 60 days in cowboy menacing case

David Frederick was found guilty of pointing a gun at another man

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Isaac Sanchez held on bond in 22nd Judicial District; next court date set

Sanchez allegedly violated a restraining order and assaulted a woman

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Isaac Sanchez faces hearing in Cortez for a slew of charges since October

One of the most recent incidents include allegedly assaulting a woman

DATE: Nov 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime