TV-watching deputy initially missed Denver inmate’s fatal overdose
By: | Published: 2026-02-08 03:01:56 | Source: www.denverpost.com
A Denver jail deputy did not immediately respond to an inmate’s fatal overdose in part because the deputy was watching TV during his shift, an internal affairs investigation found.
Place your ad here (700×100)
The deputy, Justin Parchem, will serve a 30-day suspension from the Denver Sheriff Department after he failed to notice the inmate’s distress for several minutes during the May 31, 2024, incident at Denver’s…
