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Deputy Mikhail Noel – Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In November 2022, Deputy Noel and Lt. Trujillo were involved in an excessive force incident where they tased a handcuffed man, leading to a federal civil rights lawsuit. Both deputies were terminated in August 2023 following an investigation. ([cpr.org](https://www.cpr.org/2023/09/11/las-animas-sheriff-fires-two-deputies-who-tasered-handcuffed-man-during-traffic-stop/?utm_source=openai))

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