Costilla County Sheriff resigns 1 day after criminal indictment

SAN LUIS, Colo. (KRDO) - KRDO13 Investigates has learned Danny Sanchez is no longer serving as Costilla County Sheriff.

His resignation comes one day after he, along with four other current and former members of the Costilla County Sheriff's Office, were indicted on a slew of charges ranging from Official Misconduct to Assault to Abuse of a Corpse.

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The Costilla County Commissioners say that as of March 30, Deputy Joe Smith was appointed sheriff by the board. The Commissioners confirmed that Undersheriff Soto and Deputy Sanchez were placed on administrative leave while the county conducts an investigation.

Officials confirm to KRDO13 that Blanca Town Police, the County Sheriff's Association of Colorado, and the Colorado State Patrol are lending support and resources while the County Sheriff's Office works to get back to being fully staffed

A regularly scheduled election for the Costilla County Sheriff is set for this November.

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