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Colorado Sheriff Takes Heat Over Deputy's ICE Detention

7/31/2025

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The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up its investigation into Deputy Alexander Zwinck, who detained 19-year-old Caroline Goncalves, resulting in her ICE detention. Sheriff Todd Rowell accepted accountability, imposing disciplinary measures on the deputies involved. Meanwhile, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has launched a lawsuit against Zwinck for breaching state law, drawing sharp criticism from Rowell.

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The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up its investigation into Deputy Alexander Zwinck, who detained 19-year-old Caroline Goncalves, resulting in her ICE detention. Sheriff Todd Rowell accepted accountability, imposing disciplinary measures on the deputies involved. Meanwhile, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has launched a lawsuit against Zwinck for breaching state law, drawing sharp criticism from Rowell.