The chief of the Center Police Department and a sergeant, twin brothers, have been charged with theft and placed on administrative leave.
Aaron Fresquez, the police chief, and Sgt. Adam Fresquez are accused of operating a private K-9 training business while on duty at the department in the San Luis Valley and using city resources. The 35-year-old brothers trained dogs for other police agencies and then kept the money that should have gone to the town of Center, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Friday.
Aaron Fresquez was also cited with a misdemeanor count of official misconduct.
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The charges were filed after a yearlong investigation by the CBI at the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney. The district attorney has asked the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office serve as special prosecutors to avoid a conflict of interest.
The brothers were served summons to appear in the court at a later date.
The city has appointed Lt. Eidy Guaderama as interim police chief.
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