Officer Charged After Evidence Scandal | Denver News

A former Aurora police officer, Michael James Gallagher, faces official misconduct and DUI charges after arresting someone for a stolen vehicle—and claiming to find fentanyl, meth, and cocaine—only for the cocaine to never be tested. Later that day, he was found passed out on I-270 with a fentanyl-laced baggie in his sock. The department investigated, put him on leave, and he resigned to avoid termination. Now, the DA has charged him, sparking serious questions about accountability and evidence integrity in law enforcement. 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/2375ee79b2caa81d