Colorado Police Chief Placed on Leave Amid Criminal Investigation into Reported Rapes at His Home
TL;DR
Ouray, Colorado's police chief, Jeff Wood, has been placed on paid administrative leave after charges were filed against three men in connection with the reported rape of a 17-year-old girl during a party at his house. The men, including a relative of the chief, are facing felony sexual assault charges for alleged actions during the May 2023 party where drugs and alcohol were used. Wood was reportedly asleep during the party, and the city announced that he would remain on leave pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
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