Fremont County jail deputy accused of choking inmate
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Fremont County jail deputy has been fired and faces charges after he allegedly choked an inmate, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) says.
The CBI says Luis Mora-Huerta was working at the Fremont County jail in Cañon City during the alleged use-of-force incident. According to arrest documents, Mora-Huerta used his hand in a "c-clamp" on a 57-year-old inmate's neck.
Documents allege that the inmate said, "he's choking me," and Mora-Huerta said, "Yes, I am."
He now faces the following charges, the CBI says:
- First Degree Official Misconduct (18-8-404 (1) (c) (M1))3
- Official Oppression (18-8-403 (1) (a))4
- Harassment (18-9-111 (1) (a))5
The CBI says he posted a $1,000 PR bond. KRDO13 has reached out to the sheriff's office for his mug shot.
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