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GREELEY, Colo. — Mistakes made by Weld County deputies led to an inmate overpowering an officer, taking his gun, and a subsequent stand-off, an internal investigation revealed.
9NEWS spoke with Weld County Sheriff John Cooke who said the internal investigation in the escape of Raul Alaniz Friday July 13 was nearing completion. Cooke said the deputies involved will face disciplinary action that could go as far as firing.
Cooke said Alaniz was arrested by Greeley Police after he didn’t show up for a parole hearing. Cooke said the 32-year-old was also accused of breaking into cars and fighting police officers.
Alaniz was in custody at the jail when he complained of having blood in his urine. Deputies took him to the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.
Full story: Inmate escape investigation reveals mistakes made by Weld County deputies