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Corrections Officers Arrested in Prescription Drug Operation

by KREX News Room
by Associated Press

Story Created: Nov 12, 2012 at 12:16 AM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 12, 2012 at 7:55 AM MDT

CANON CITY, Colo.- Four former Department of Corrections officers accused of using prescription drugs at Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City have been arrested.

The Pueblo Chieftain reports 26-year-old Steven Ricotta is accused of taking pills of the narcotic painkiller Percocet to the prison and sharing them with three co-workers.

He is charged with felony distribution of a controlled substance, felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor use of a controlled substance.

Former correctional officers 28-year-old Jesus Romero, 29-year-old Charles Latimer and 36-year-old Mace Rebeterano have been arrested for investigation of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor use of a controlled substance.

Deputy District Attorney Michael Pirraglia says investigators have not uncovered any evidence that inmates were given the drug.

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