Lt. Henry Trujillo

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In November 2022, Lt. Trujillo and Deputy Mikhail Noel tased a handcuffed man, Kenneth Espinoza, multiple times, including in the face, during a traffic stop. They provided conflicting orders and escalated the situation, leading to excessive use of force. 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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In June 2023, while off-duty, Lt. Trujillo engaged in a physical altercation with a 16-year-old during a road rage incident. He was charged with misdemeanors and placed on unpaid administrative leave. ([cpr.org](https://www.cpr.org/2023/07/19/las-animas-sheriff-suspends-lieutenant-tasing-road-rage-fights/?utm_source=openai))

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Lt. Trujillo has a criminal history including convictions for harassment and disorderly conduct dating back to 1997. Despite this, he was employed by the Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office multiple times, raising concerns about the agency’s hiring practices. ([krdo.com](https://krdo.com/news/2023/05/02/las-animas-county-sheriff-deputy-named-in-excessive-force-lawsuit-previously-convicted-of-crimes/?utm_source=openai))

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