Failure to intervene charges dropped for 3 officers in Christian Glass death
DENVER (KDVR) — Charges were dropped for three more officers in the 2022 death of Christian Glass.
A spokesperson for the Colorado Judicial Branch confirmed to FOX31 on Wednesday that charges of failure to intervene in the excessive force of another law enforcement officer were dropped for Idaho Springs police officer Brittany Morrow, former Georgetown police officer Timothy Collins and Colorado State Patrol trooper Ryan Bennie. Similar charges were also dropped for two other officers late last year.
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CSP Col. Matthew C. Packard released the following statement:
'This case began when the Glass family suffered the loss of their son, a loss that should never have occurred. I was very pleased to learn about the agreement reached between the 5th Judicial District Attorney's Office and Trooper Ryan Bennie, specifically that the criminal charges he faced would be dismissed. While I wish the process to arrive at this outcome would have been different, particularly in avoiding an unnecessary criminal charge against Trooper Bennie, I also understand the complexities involved. Our agency will continue its efforts to learn and grow following our involvement in incidents as a part of our drive for continuous improvement. The Colorado State Patrol is glad to have Trooper Bennie continue his professional service to the people of Colorado as a member of our agency.'
The charges stemmed from June 2022, when Glass' car broke down in Clear Creek County and he called for help. During the call, he told dispatchers that he had possible weapons in his car, including knives and a hammer, which his family said were for an amateur geology trip.
Several law enforcement officers responded. Body-worn camera footage showed that deputies with the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office broke a window of his vehicle, shot him with bean bags and used a Taser against him before a deputy shot him six times.
More than a dozen officers faced charges in the case.
Former Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office deputy Andrew Buen was convicted of criminally negligent homicide in Glass' death and was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections.
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