A Douglas County deputy was fired after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, assault, careless driving and obstructing a peace officer, the sheriff’s office said.
Andrew Charles Sanders, 40, was arrested by Parker police officers near the intersection of Jordan Road and Bradbury Parkway the night of Feb. 7.
“I am deeply disappointed and disturbed by the arrest of one of our employees and the serious charges he is now facing,” Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said in a statement. “The alleged conduct is disgraceful and stands in direct opposition to the values, integrity and professionalism we demand of every member of this agency.”
Sanders’ arrest is noted on his profile in the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training database, state records show.
He was released from jail on $1,000 bail and is set to return to court Feb. 24.
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