Ouray Police Blotter Aug. 6-13, 2019

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By News Staff, on August 16, 2019

The following is an excerpt of cases the Ouray Police Department handled from Aug. 6 to Aug. 13, 2019.

Aug. 6

Officer responded to the Police Department for someone wanting to report a restraining order violation. The violation occurred in Ridgway.

Aug. 7

Officer conducted a directed patrol of Oak Street.

Officer responded to a found property report. The found property was returned to the owner.

Officer responded to a disturbance on Oak Street.

Officer conducted a directed patrol at Second Street and T...

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