Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver The man was reportedly trying to return the woman’s phone January 13, 2025
Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Cortez on Christmas Eve Alcohol discovered at the scene January 4, 2025
Man arrested at City Market after allegedly breaking another man’s jaw Second man was arrested for refusing to tell officers his name January 4, 2025
Man leads police on 100 mph chase on Cortez city streets Jeremiah Maestas also suspected of chase in La Plata County December 31, 2024
Reading this story while driving? Fines are imminent for Colorado drivers Law takes effect Jan. 1 banning drivers from holding mobile devices December 26, 2024
Deseray Harnish arrested on ninth protection order violation; Charles Alberts also arrested Multiple tooter straws and other drug paraphernalia were found in truck December 24, 2024
Nicholas Wentz receives date for plea hearing after alleged domestic violence and harassment The DA reported that Wentz was continuing to post about the protected party on Facebook December 24, 2024
Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department December 20, 2024
Cortez Police Department receives 30 rifle-rated vests It’s enough to outfit the whole department December 4, 2024
Cortez police find suspected fentanyl pills in man’s truck Two men arrested on warrants following disturbance call November 30, 2024
Isaac Sanchez held on bond in 22nd Judicial District; next court date set Sanchez allegedly violated a restraining order and assaulted a woman November 22, 2024
Isaac Sanchez faces hearing in Cortez for a slew of charges since October One of the most recent incidents include allegedly assaulting a woman November 20, 2024
Zamir Young receives date for pretrial conference in December Young was arrested on three warrants at the end of October November 15, 2024
Cortez Police seeks man suspected of crashing car while fleeing police Driver reportedly reached 100 mph before crash November 14, 2024
Mike’s March to be held in honor of Sgt. Michael Moran The event will be held days before the anniversary of his death November 13, 2024
Colorado voters come full circle on supporting – and refunding – police Prop. 130 will require state lawmakers to funnel $350 million to law enforcement agencies November 11, 2024
Woman found dead on North Washington Street in Cortez Police say foul play is not suspected November 7, 2024
Shield616 to present 30 Angel Armor vests to Cortez Police Money for the vests was raised during the Tour de Shield616 in May October 24, 2024
Man arrested at Southwest Memorial Hospital after allegedly damaging vehicles and committing arson One vehicle caught on fire October 11, 2024
Police reports on Cortez lockdowns reveal a whirlwind of rumors, but no weapons There were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed October 8, 2024
Duece Martinez appears in the 22nd Judicial District for nine misdemeanor cases Martinez is being held in Archuleta County October 4, 2024
Cortez Police Chief Knuckles gets deployed Assistant Chief Andy Brock will fill in while he’s away September 27, 2024
Kaylee Sanders sentenced to maximum 55 years after murdering brother and another man Sanders shot both men in the head, according to reports September 25, 2024
Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students… September 22, 2024
