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Lawyer for former Sheriff Maketa says indictment is fatally flawed

Lawyer for former Sheriff Maketa says indictment is fatally flawed

EL PASO COUNTY, CO – An attorney for former El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa says an indictment accusing the ex-officer of extortion, official misconduct and other crimes is fatally flawed. Maketa, former Undersheriff Paula Presley and former Sheriff’s Commander Juan San Agustin were indicted on charges including false imprisonment and kidnapping as well as…MORE

Concealed carry applications double in Colorado

Concealed carry applications double in Colorado

by Lena Howland KOAA News 5 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The FBI says gun sales are up across the country and are on track to break a new record, but gun shop owners say that’s not necessarily the case across Colorado. Although gun sales are not quite near the state record yet, concealed carry permits are…MORE

CJC inmate population reaches all time high

CJC inmate population reaches all time high

EL PASO COUNTY, CO – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is trying to figure out what to do with a record breaking number of inmates. Right now, there are 1,592 inmates at the Criminal Justice Center, with the sheriff’s office linking the increase to the rising population in the county. A moratorium was put in…MORE

Former El Paso County Sheriff appears in court

Former El Paso County Sheriff appears in court

EL PASO COUNTY, CO – Another court appearance this afternoon for former El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa. He’ll appear with former Under Sheriff Paula Presley and former Commander Juan San Agustin, whose attorneys are asking for an indictment to be thrown out. The three are charged with extortion, witness tampering and false imprisonment. They’re accused…MORE