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Over 200 copies of The Ouray County Plaindealer were stolen after it reported on a sexual assault investigation at the home of the Ouray city police chief. The theft occurred in Colorado, and a man was cited for the crime. The newspaper noted that stealing the papers wouldn't stop the story, and it's clear that someone didn't want the community to read the news.
Nearly all copies of a small-town Colorado newspaper were stolen after it published a story about felony sexual assault charges filed against three men, including a relative of the police chief, for alleged rapes at an underage drinking party at the chief's house. The owner and publisher vowed to find the culprit, and the stolen newspapers were later returned. A suspect has been identified and will be cited for the theft, and the Colorado bureau of investigation is looking into the sexual assault case. The newspaper plans to address the theft in its next edition and remains committed to reporting the news despite the incident.
Nearly all copies of a small-town Colorado newspaper were stolen from racks after it published a story about rape charges at the police chief’s house, prompting the owner to vow to uncover the culprits. The Ouray County Plaindealer posted the story on social media and removed its website paywall, and after receiving support and donations, published another 250 copies. The suspects, including a relative of the police chief, face felony sexual assault charges for alleged actions at an underage drinking party. The owner believes the person who returned the stolen newspapers was the thief and reported the incident to the police.