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January 1, Road Rage Rampage: Colorado Deputy On Leave Following Brawl with Teenager
In what is being termed as a severe violation of the trust placed in law enforcement officials, Lt. Henry Trujillo of the Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado was captured on camera involved in an all-out fistfight with a 16-year-old motorcyclist.
The incident, which occurred on June 18, has led to Trujillo being placed on administrative leave without pay.
The video footage, unveiled on Tuesday, is from an alleged road-rage dispute that transpired on Santa Fe Trail Drive.
According to the official police report, the teenager stopped at the side of the road, with Trujillo immediately following suit and stepping out of his Buick.
The police reported that Trujillo proceeded to “aggressively” approach the teenager, hurling expletives in a confrontational manner.
The situation escalated rapidly into a physical fight when the teenager threw a punch at Trujillo.
While Trujillo insists the teenager initiated the physical conflict by shoving him first, the teenager alleges it was the officer who landed the first punch.
In a statement released by the Mehr Law Group representing the teenager, his father declared, “There is no excuse for this kind of behavior from an adult who was also an officer of the law… it’s very frustrating that my son had to go through this and was put in danger from someone who doesn’t uphold the law and thinks he can do what he pleases.”
However, this is not the first instance of Trujillo running afoul of the law.
The officer was already on leave and facing misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct for reportedly tasing a man 35 times during a traffic stop last year.
Las Animas County court records reveal a troubling history for Trujillo. He was convicted in 1998, 2006, and 2009 for harassment, fighting in public, and disorderly conduct.
Despite being forced to resign from the sheriff’s office in 2009, he was rehired and promoted.
The Mehr Law Group’s statement highlights the severity of the recent incident, noting, “This is a terrifying display of violence, in public, by the lieutenant of LACSO…This behavior is completely unacceptable and the longer the sheriff’s office and district attorney refuse to put a stop to it, the more they put the rest of us at risk.”
The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office refrained from commenting on the case, noting the Trinidad Police Department is independently investigating the incident.
A representative for Trujillo could not be immediately reached for comment.
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LMB
July 24, 2023 at 7:51 pm
Really!! This guy has a running record of insulting and physically having altercations with people!! The crazy part is these dip chit DPS are rehiring and promoting this jerk!!! He’s got some anger issues, and should never be allowed to wear a badge again!!!
Felipe Martinez Jr
July 24, 2023 at 8:13 pm
There’s no accountability and no one is supposed to be above the law more so the ones that swore to uphold it to protect and serve the people. Too much power with no accountability.
Dwayne
July 24, 2023 at 8:20 pm
Video footage???
Virginia
July 24, 2023 at 8:54 pm
We had a similar situation when a crazy policeman threatened a young motorist with a bullet in his head for a simple traffic stop. This was the policemans third threat to people in our city. He was animmediately fired! It was long overdue!
Paul
July 24, 2023 at 9:38 pm
This is what happens when you hire incompitent people who carry a gun. Offices lower the standards to allow idiots to pass a test a ten year old could pass. This is the result of affirmative action, people like me Mr. Whiteboy can’t get hired just because we’re white, then the imbeciles that are too dumb to pass get hired and this is what you end up with. It is Colorado, liberal state extraordinaire. Get rid of the left and you’ll solve all your problems!
CharlieSeattle
July 24, 2023 at 10:51 pm
Caffeine and donut sugar rush?
Kamikazecowboy
July 24, 2023 at 9:12 pm
Not defending the officer BUT MOST OF THOSE TEEN SHEETSTAINS ON SPORTSBIKES ARE PUNKS, As a rider and seeing how they behave punk prolly provoked the incident above and beyound riding like an ass
madmemere
July 24, 2023 at 10:56 pm
If Trujillo’s record is accurate, as reported here, then he IS long overdue for permanent suspension. The best possible thing that could happen, would be HIS arrest and court appearance, where he should be ORDERED to take anger management classes, OR face years of confinement. If he is married, or has a girlfriend, then someone should be asking them some serious questions.
I have the utmost respect for our law enforcement, but there are some “bad apples” that need to be removed PRONTO!!
madmemere
July 24, 2023 at 10:57 pm
If Trujillo’s record is accurate, as reported here, then he IS long overdue for permanent suspension. The best possible thing that could happen, would be HIS arrest and court appearance, where he should be ORDERED to take anger management classes, OR face years of confinement. If he is married, or has a girlfriend, then someone should be asking them some serious questions.
I have the utmost respect for our law enforcement, but there are some “bad apples” that need to be removed PRONTO!!
Major Kong
July 24, 2023 at 11:01 pm
Why is this guy still allowed to wear a badge? Get rid of this bad apple along with all the other rotten ones in this department and maybe the people will trust that department again…but don’t hold your breath the PD more than likely don’t give a crap about their citizens….
Gerald Scott Ladd
July 25, 2023 at 7:43 am
Why hasn’t someone shot the worthless cop?
tom
July 25, 2023 at 9:17 am
Nothing new. Look at the cops in Suffolk Co. NY.
Leonard Block
July 25, 2023 at 9:20 am
Bully cops again, get rid of him
Raymond
July 25, 2023 at 12:39 pm
Retired Police Will tell You The Number One Reason People Want To Become a Police Officer, Is So They Can Order Everybody Else Around.
nonstopca
July 31, 2023 at 3:20 pm
Why can’t I find the video…