Chief Deputy D.A. with 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office charged with criminal mischief

UPDATE 1/10/2025: KRDO13 has received the affidavit of probable cause for the case. Documents say Chief Deputy District Attorney Andrew Vaughan allegedly threw a glass container at a car, breaking the window. Investigators also observed other damage to the body of the car. According to the affidavit, Vaughan said the driver had driven past his home twice at a high rate of speed before allegedly throwing the glass. Vaughan told investigators he was willing to write a check for the damages.

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Court records obtained by KRDO13 show a chief deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has been charged with criminal mischief.

RELATED: Chief Deputy D.A. with 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office put on administrative leave

KRDO13 first reported that Chief Deputy District Attorney Andrew Vaughan was placed on administrative leave.

According to officials, he was placed on unpaid leave in December. As of publication, Vaughan is still listed on the court's executive staff webpage.

Court records say the date of the alleged offense was Dec. 25, 2024.