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Sheriff’s Office cleared in fatal July 4 shooting

Independent investigation concludes lethal force was justified

October 20, 2017

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du1-i-syn Wednesday, Oct. 11 3:22 p.m.: Police assisted FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs agents in arresting a man on…

October 20, 2017

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Cortez hires police officer as new HR director

Sgt. Matt Cashner replaces Gay Hall

October 11, 2017

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Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badge Sunday, Sept. 17 4:05 p.m.: Police responded to a report of stolen license plates at…

September 22, 2017

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Bear spotted on Cortez resident’s front porch

Police warn of multiple reported sightings

September 6, 2017

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Tuesday, Aug. 15 6:46 p.m.: A man was arrested in the 500 block of North Mildred Road on a warrant…

August 25, 2017

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No serious injuries reported after collision in Cortez

Driver cited for failing to yield at North Broadway intersection

August 23, 2017

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Dolores man dies after shooting himself

Deputies believe man called 911 before his death

August 18, 2017

Former Cortez officer pleads guilty to misconduct

Sentencing for former officer set for October

August 8, 2017

Cortez police report rash of thefts from cars

du1-i-syn For the past two weekends, Cortez police have received an unusually high number of reports on thefts from vehicles,…

July 27, 2017

Man killed in shootout with Montezuma County deputies

Shootout occurred west of Pleasant View

July 5, 2017

Montezuma County sheriff’s deputy faces criminal charges

Adam Alcon terminated, sheriff says

May 4, 2017

Tourist takes Cortez council to task on police presence

du1-i-syn A tourist from Pennsylvania caused a stir at the Cortez City Council meeting on Tuesday when he complained about…

April 13, 2017

Colorado Legislature eyes citizenship requirement for police officers

Dems: Bill sends the wrong message in light of immigration debate

February 13, 2017

Medicine Man employees face embezzlement charges in Cortez

More than $12,000 reported stolen

February 11, 2017

Man leads Cortez police on high-speed chase

Suspect might have suffered brain injury

January 4, 2017

Mancos marshal reports fewer traffic stops, more property crime

Report shows increase in property crime, warrants

December 29, 2016

Man leads officer on high-speed chase east of Cortez

du1-i-syn A man was arrested on Oct. 2 after leading an officer on a high-speed chase in a van that…

October 12, 2016

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Police shootings play into Colorado politics

GOP candidate Daryll Glenn: ‘Words are hard to find’

July 12, 2016

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Cortez Police Chief Lane wins award

Honored for lengthy law enforcement career

June 29, 2016

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Police: Towaoc woman steals, crashes SUV in Cortez yard

A woman stole a car from the Safeway parking lot Saturday and crashed it in a front yard, Cortez Police…

June 28, 2016

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Wednesday, April 6 3:57 a.m.: A passenger sitting in a car at Oak Meadows Trailer Park was arrested on two…

April 18, 2016

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Film raises questions militarization of police

For The Journal The Mancos Public Library has scheduled an advance screening of “Peace Officer,” a film by Scott Christopherson…

March 30, 2016

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Police reform measures advance

Stakeholders come together

March 14, 2016