Written by In November 2019, Officer Macias was implicated in the death of inmate Mr. Maes, who committed suicide while in custody. Macias was accused of deliberate indifference to Maes’s welfare, despite knowledge of his suicidal ideation and intoxicated state. Allegations included recording false sight checks and failing to act on the inmate’s suicidal behavior. Macias’s employment with the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office was terminated on or around November 17, 2019. A lawsuit was filed against him and other officials, alleging violations of constitutional rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
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