Las Animas Officer Facing Charges of Extortion

Las Animas police officer charged with extortion, official misconduct following CBI investigation

Las Animas police officer charged with extortion, official misconduct following CBI investigation mps-post Sat, 09/12/2026 - 11:52 Image (Kiowa County Press) Formal charges were filed last week in Bent County District Court against Las Animas Police Department Officer Thomas Dunagan following an investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.Dunagan faces two counts of Criminal Extortion, a Class 4 Felony under C.R.S. § 18-3-207, and on…

Las Animas officer, Prowers County coroner charged following CBI investigation

BENT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Las Animas police officer who also serves as the Prowers County coroner is facing criminal charges. The Las Animas Police Department announced Friday that Officer Thomas Dunagan has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending further proceedings. According to the Bent County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), Dunagan was charged following

Las Animas officer facing charges of extortion

(BENT COUNTY, Colo.) — An officer with the Las Animas Police Department is facing charges following an investigation, according to the Bent County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). Las Animas Police Officer Thomas Dunagan is facing charges of criminal extortion and official misconduct following an investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). BCSO said the investigation [...]

Details of Las Animas officer’s felony case to remain mystery after Bent County courts seal records - Bent County Democrat

Thomas Dunagan, also the elected Prowers County coroner, faces two felony extortion charges and a misconduct count, as records are set to remain sealed until his hearing T’Naus Nieto / Bent County Democrat A Bent County judge has sealed the criminal case against Las Animas Police Department Officer Thomas Dunagan, who was charged with multiple […]