Pueblo deputy arrested on harassment, mischief charges
(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — A deputy with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has been arrested on harassment and criminal mischief charges.
According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office (FCSO), Austen Philips was arrested on Jan. 24 in Cañon City. PCSO confirmed to FOX21 News that Philips is employed by its agency as a deputy. He has been placed on administrative leave, PCSO said.
Philips previously worked as an officer with the Cañon City Police Department but was terminated from that position in August 2024 according to Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certifications.
Philips is facing misdemeanor charges of harassment and criminal mischief filed under domestic violence. He posted bond on the day he was arrested and has since been released. He is due in Fremont County court on Feb. 3.
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