Filip Perry

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In June 2023, Deputy Filip Perry approached Daniel O’Donnell in a parking garage, suspecting him of driving under the influence. Upon O’Donnell exiting his vehicle, Perry forcefully pulled him into his Jeep, causing O’Donnell’s head to strike the metal wheel cover, resulting in a bruised eye socket. Perry later shared body camera footage of the incident, boasting about his actions in text messages. An internal affairs investigation found Perry violated the agency’s use of force and mobile recording policies. He was terminated on September 14, 2023, and charged with second-degree official misconduct for sharing body camera footage without permission. ([9news.com](https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/gilpin-county-deputy-fired-use-force-body-camera-footage/73-9b8b906a-b9f6-4534-8451-f7893173a5c0?utm_source=openai))

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In March 2023, former Deputy Filip Perry was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force against Christopher Bustos in the Ameristar Casino parking lot. Perry approached a vehicle reported as stolen and, without provocation, drew his firearm and used his taser on Bustos’ face, resulting in permanent damage to Bustos’ left eye. Bustos filed a lawsuit against Perry and the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, alleging excessive force and failure to discipline Perry for his actions. ([publiclawlibrary.org](https://publiclawlibrary.org/lawsuit-claims-ex-deputy-blinded-man-during-arrest-excessive-force-alleged-in-disturbing-casino-encounter/?utm_source=openai))

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On March 19, 2023, former Deputy Filip Perry approached a vehicle reported as stolen in the Ameristar Casino parking lot in Blackhawk. Without provocation, Perry escalated the situation by drawing his firearm and using his taser directly on Christopher Bustos’ face, resulting in permanent blindness in his left eye. Perry was previously terminated following another physical altercation at the same location. An internal affairs investigation revealed Perry expressed a lack of remorse, boasting about his actions. Bustos has filed a lawsuit seeking damages for medical treatments, loss of income, and emotional distress.

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