CENTER – Twin brothers and sworn officers of the Center Police Department have both been charged with theft, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. CPD Chief Aaron Fresquez and his brother Sgt. Adam Fresquez were both issued summons for theft, while Chief Fresquez was also cited with a misdemeanor count of official misconduct.
The allegations are that the 35-year-old brothers operated a private K-9 training business during their on-duty hours using city resources. The two men allegedly trained K-9 dogs for other police agencies and then pocketed the training proceeds that should have gone to the Town of Center.
The charges follow a yearlong investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney. The 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office has requested the 6th Judicial District Attorney's Office act as special prosecutors to avoid any conflict of interest.
Both men were given summons to appear in the 12th Judicial District Courthouse at a later date.
The Town of Center has placed the brothers on administrative leave. In the meantime, the city has appointed Lt. Eidy Guaderama to the position of Intern Chief.
This remains an active and open investigation.
