District Attorney Press Release Feb. 6, 2025: District Attorney’s Office reaches diversion agreement with school superintendent
For Immediate Release Feb. 6, 2025 Contact: DAInfo@co.montezuma.co.us District Attorney’s Office reaches diversion agreement with school superintendent Cortez, Colo. (Montezuma County) – The 22nd District Attorney’s Office has reached a diversion agreement with the superintendent of Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 Schools. Harry “Tom” Burris was charged with a class 2 misdemeanor for violating Colorado’s mandatory […]
DA OIS Report – July 18th, 2024

For Public Release DATE: 9/11/24 INVOLVED: Sgt. Bryan Hill and Deputy Cayden Worcester (Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office) RE: Investigation into the fatal shooting of John Thompson on July 18th, 2024, involving the above-listed Peace Officers DA INVESTIGATIVE REPORTDistrict Attorney Christian Hatfield The investigation and legal analysis of the fatal shooting of John Thompson involving Sgt. […]
DA OIS Report – Nov 29th, 2023

For Public Release DATE: 1/10/24 INVOLVED: Sgt. Alexander Kennedy (Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office), and Detective Stephon Lobato (Cortez Police Department) RE: Investigation into the fatal shooting of Jason Campbell on November 29th, 2023, involving the above-listed Peace Officers DA INVESTIGATIVE REPORT District Attorney Christian Hatfield The investigation and legal analysis of the fatal […]