Crime & Safety
Two Denver Police Officers Facing Felony Theft Charges
Both men allegedly billed off-duty hours to a private employer for hours not worked.
By CBS Denver Staff:
Two Denver police officers have been charged with one count each of felony theft after they allegedly billed off-duty hours to a private employer for hours not worked. Officers Michael Pineda, 50, and Santana Pineda, 26, were arrested in Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
According to Denver police, the internal affairs investigation was initiated after it was discovered that the officers were not present at a scheduled, non-department paid off-duty job at the store located at 36th and Quebec Street on April 15.
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