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Getaway driver in burglary turned officer-involved shooting is sentenced

Getaway driver in burglary turned officer-involved shooting is sentenced

Terrianne Paige Hiehle, 23, will serve three years in community corrections

January 22, 2021

Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

Preston Pitcher worked at First Baptist Church of Durango for 10 years

January 12, 2021

‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing

‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing

Ignacio man, with history of domestic violence, suspected of shooting wife in head

January 6, 2021

As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son

As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son

Court had little confidence case could be pulled off amid COVID-19 pandemic

January 5, 2021

Durango man who hit pedestrian in City Market parking lot is sentenced

Durango man who hit pedestrian in City Market parking lot is sentenced

Robert Morris, 87, receives deferred judgment for one year

December 28, 2020

CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional

CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional

Restaurant defied public health orders by offering indoor dining

December 22, 2020

Woman who crashed onto Park Elementary grounds sentenced

Woman who crashed onto Park Elementary grounds sentenced

Police say Gabrielle Fultz was drunk at time of incident

December 17, 2020

Judge orders mental health treatment for woman who abused animals

Judge orders mental health treatment for woman who abused animals

Elizabeth Jackson must serve three years’ probation

December 17, 2020

Durango man who exposed himself given deferred sentence

Durango man who exposed himself given deferred sentence

If Kyle McCaw completes two years of probation, charges may be dropped

December 15, 2020

Durango burglar chooses prison over halfway house

Durango burglar chooses prison over halfway house

Chad Nolan went on trespassing spree in summer 2019

December 11, 2020

La Plata County man suspected of possessing, distributing child pornography

La Plata County man suspected of possessing, distributing child pornography

Investigation finds hundreds of images and videos, police say

December 8, 2020

22nd Judicial District in Cortez holds court remotely

22nd Judicial District in Cortez holds court remotely

Proceedings are online or by phone because of pandemic surge

December 2, 2020

Former Durango police officer receives deferred agreement in domestic violence case

Former Durango police officer receives deferred agreement in domestic violence case

Justin Moore enters treatment as part of deal with district attorney

November 19, 2020

Mark Redwine trial rescheduled, but pandemic remains a concern

Mark Redwine trial rescheduled, but pandemic remains a concern

Judge: ‘I’m not sure Jan. 25 is a realistic date’

November 13, 2020

Trial for man accused of killing cyclist Ben Sonntag delayed

Trial for man accused of killing cyclist Ben Sonntag delayed

Prosecutors, defense both raise concerns over COVID-19 pandemic

November 13, 2020

Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver

Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver

D&SNG attorneys pushed to have hearings held locally

November 13, 2020

Mistrial declared in Mark Redwine trial

Mistrial declared in Mark Redwine trial

Defense attorneys say staff members report COVID-19 symptoms

November 9, 2020

La Plata County man convicted of animal cruelty has probation revoked

La Plata County man convicted of animal cruelty has probation revoked

Authorities found animals at Jeffery Jackson’s home

November 7, 2020

Judge in Redwine trial reports mild COVID-like symptoms, temporarily suspends hearings

Judge in Redwine trial reports mild COVID-like symptoms, temporarily suspends hearings

Jury selection to resume Monday if test results are negative

November 6, 2020

Redwine lawyers seek info about background checks performed on potential jurors

Redwine lawyers seek info about background checks performed on potential jurors

Sheriff’s Office ran searches on more than 1,000 residents reporting for jury duty

November 4, 2020

Tempers flare at Redwine trial over background checks on potential jurors

Tempers flare at Redwine trial over background checks on potential jurors

Attorneys engage in heated exchange

November 2, 2020

Mexican national arrested in Durango sentenced to probation

Mexican national arrested in Durango sentenced to probation

Man’s immigration status remains unclear

November 2, 2020

Jury selection begins in Mark Redwine trial

Jury selection begins in Mark Redwine trial

Judge: ‘We are living in different times. We’ve taken every safety precaution to ensure your safety’

October 29, 2020

Mark Redwine, accused of killing 13-year-old son, Dylan, set for trial Thursday

Mark Redwine, accused of killing 13-year-old son, Dylan, set for trial Thursday

After three years in jail, jury selection to begin

October 27, 2020