Corrections Officer Faces Child Exploitation Charges | Denver News

A Colorado corrections officer, Gage Vidal Montoya, faces nine felony charges including child exploitation and illegal weapons possession after an investigation sparked by an online tip. The CBI charged him with six counts of child sexual exploitation and three for dangerous weapons. Though officials say no evidence links the crimes to his work duties, he’s on administrative leave while the Inspector General and Department of Corrections conduct their own reviews. The case underscores how digital tips can trigger serious investigations—and the fallout continues to unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ed1b6e1defee878