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Cortez officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

A Cortez police officer stepped in to complete a Domino’s pizza delivery March 16 after arresting the driver on a…

March 24, 2026

Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats

The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club

March 5, 2026

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Friday, Feb. 20 11:50 a.m.: An officer responded to Burger Boy, 400 E. Main St.,…

February 27, 2026

Fort Lewis College student arrested on suspicion of murder-for-hire scheme

Campus police received tip about threat toward classmate

February 5, 2026

La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules

Law enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says

February 4, 2026

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

December 30, 2025

Photos: Children decorate Cortez Police Department community tree

Children from Children’s Kiva Montessori School hung handmade ornaments

December 18, 2025

Cortez-area first responders join students for 2025 Shop With a Cop

More than five agencies take part in annual gift giveaway

December 13, 2025

Heroes get free coffee as Loops Coffee House honors first responders monthly

Loops Coffee House & Bistro provides free coffee to first responders and law enforcement on the 15th of every month.…

December 6, 2025

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, Nov. 6 10:49 a.m.: An officer responded to Min Tea, 215 S. Sligo St.,…

November 14, 2025

Warrant issued for Cody Mallett after failure to appear in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Mallett allegedly crashed into the wall in the Shiloh’s parking lot in May 2024

November 13, 2025

Cortez lead dispatcher completes grueling Moab240 ultramarathon despite extreme weather

The ultramarathon lasted from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15

October 23, 2025

Montezuma Cortez Narcotics Team host DEA Drug Take Back event Saturday

Residents can anonymously and safely dispose of expired medications

October 23, 2025

Citizens Academy applications open for Fall 2025 at Cortez Police Department

Hands-on academy lasts six weeks

September 24, 2025

Update: Man and woman appear in Cortez court after slaying in park; two others injured

Man reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; another man might not survive

August 21, 2025

Arraignment set for Shane French in alleged menacing case

French was arrested in May and refused to attend his July preliminary hearing

August 13, 2025

Shane French preliminary hearing rescheduled after refusal to appear from jail

French was arrested on suspicion of menacing with a deadly weapon and other charges

July 30, 2025

Trial date set for Cody Mallett in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Mallett pleaded not guilty during his plea hearing

July 30, 2025

Plea hearing reset for end of July in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Cody Mallett allegedly crashed into the retaining wall near Shiloh’s in 2024

July 16, 2025

Cortez Police Department welcomes new officers, announces staff changes

Former officer Tyler Smith was promoted to sergeant

June 11, 2025

Preliminary hearing date set for suspect in alleged firearm and drug case

Aaron Martinez’s bond was also lowered

May 28, 2025

Man awaits arraignment in suspected child sexual assault case in Cortez

Shayne Rowley is suspected of assaulting a minor on multiple occasions

May 27, 2025

Cortez man gets 15 years for sexual exploitation of a child, other charges

Anthony Mizell faces multiple felony counts after discovery of explicit content on seized phone

May 25, 2025

Police arrest man after finding defaced firearm, suspected meth

The total weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 14.5 grams

May 5, 2025