A former Windsor police officer is out of a job and facing criminal charges after an affidavit alleges he slipped into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment while she slept, grabbed her as she tried to leave, and blocked her from getting to the front door.
What the affidavit says
According to KDVR, the probable cause affidavit states the confrontation took place on Jan. 25, after the woman’s sister called police to report a trespass. The document alleges former officer Timothy Seabra entered the apartment while the woman was asleep, then grabbed her arms and stood over her bed, pleading to work things out.
The affidavit also claims Seabra blocked the woman from leaving the bedroom and prevented her from reaching the front door.
Windsor police response and firing
Per the Windsor Police Department, Seabra was arrested by Johnstown police on Jan. 25. The agency says it immediately restricted his access while launching an internal investigation.
According to the department’s statement, the internal probe wrapped up on March 2, and Seabra was fired for multiple policy violations, including unauthorized access and conduct unbecoming.
Charges and court dates
As reported by CBS Colorado, Seabra, 33, now faces counts that include second-degree burglary, false imprisonment, and harassment, along with a domestic-violence sentence enhancer. He was released from the Larimer County Jail on a $5,000 personal-recognizance bond and is scheduled to return to court on April 2, the outlet notes. His attorney declined to comment, according to the same report.
What the charges mean
Under Colorado law, second-degree burglary (C.R.S. § 18-4-203) is generally charged as a class 4 felony, although the level can increase depending on the circumstances, according to the Colorado Revised Statutes…