Deputy’s Harassment Charges Dropped

Harassment charges against an El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy have been dropped and her case has been dismissed.

Sources told KRDO Newschannel 13 earlier Friday morning that the charges were expected to be dropped due to a lack of evidence.

Deputy Amanda Washburn was arrested on November 14 for a domestic violence case.

She made her first court appearance Tuesday afternoon and was released on a personal recognizance bond out of interest for her safety.

The dispute was between Washburn and her boyfriend, another sheriff’s deputy, Ryan Harris. Washburn allegedly pushed Harris and threw chunks of concrete at his house.

The court ordered a mandatory protection order for 7 days against Harris’ two children, ages 11 and 8. The children were present during the dispute and Harris says his ex-wife, their mother, does not want Washburn to have contact with them. He also said Washburn is a good person and that the charges against her should be reduced.

Washburn has been placed on administrative leave and must report to her chain-of-command every day. The court is also allowing her to go out of town next week for a previously arranged holiday trip.