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Tyler Martinez, 31, is being held on $3,000 bail.
A Durango man has been arrested on lewd lewdness charges after allegedly giving pleasure twice at a downtown business.
Tyler Joseph Martinez, 31, was being held Friday in the La Plata County Jail on $3,000 bail.
According to an arrest affidavit, Martinez allegedly put his hand inside his pants and moved his hand up and down in a manner consistent with masturbation.
Police reviewed surveillance footage from two separate incidents that occurred on Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. Both incidents occurred at Bees & Beyond, located at 840 Main Avenue.
According to the affidavit, Martinez is accused of following a female “college student” inside the store and gleefully staring in her direction. He targeted the same woman in both incidents.
A Durango Police Department officer reviewed surveillance footage and immediately recognized Martinez from a previous encounter.
DPD commander. Nick Stassi said police have had contact with Martinez regarding other unrelated criminal charges dating back to 2022. He said he was not immediately aware of any previous incidents involving indecent acts.
Police obtained a warrant for Martinez’s arrest last week after they could not find him. Stasi said police officers found him at his place of work on Thursday and arrested him.
Tim Walsworth, director of the Durango Business Improvement District, issued an email Thursday warning downtown businesses of Martinez’s alleged conduct.
“I’m sad for that man, but I’m more concerned about the employees of downtown and the kind people who come downtown to do business,” Walsworth said Friday after learning of Martinez’s arrest. “We want them to be safe. And that guy needs help. I hope he gets it.”
shane@durangoherald.com
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