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CHARGES FILED AGAINST FORMER DEPUTIES
May 10, 2001
Contact:
Lynn Kimbrough, 720-913-9025
Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter, Jr. has filed formal misdemeanor
charges against four former deputies with the Denver Sheriff Department in
connection with an investigation at a Denver impound lot.
Charles Enriquez (DOB: 5-19-39) and Ralph Leonard (DOB: 4-29-45) are
charged with first degree official misconduct (M2).
Donald Gillette (DOB: 3-1-41) and Rodney Romero (DOB: 10-18-59) are
charged with second degree official misconduct (class 1 petty
offense).
The sentencing range for a class 2 misdemeanor is 3 to 12 months in
jail and a fine of up to $1,000. The range for a class 1 petty offense is
up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $500.
The charges are the result of an investigation into allegations that
miscellaneous items were taken from the impound lot. They were each served
with a Criminal Summons and Complaint, and are scheduled appear in Denver
County Court next month to be formally advised of the charges.
*The filing of a criminal charge is merely
a formal accusation that an individual(s) committed a crime(s)
under Colorado laws. A defendant is presumed innocent until
and unless proven guilty. See Colo. RPC 3.6
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