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Former Jeffco Deputy Gets Jail Time For Smuggling Contraband
Myriah Lovato admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a Jefferson County Jail inmate, Justice Espinoza.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Former Jefferson County jail deputy Myriah Lovato was sentenced Thursday to 45 days in jail and two years probation after she pleaded guilty to introducing contraband into the jail and official misconduct in September. Lovato was immediately taken into custody following the judge’s sentencing decision Thursday.
Lovato admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a Jefferson County Jail inmate, Justice Espinoza. She also admitted to bringing unauthorized items into the jail for Espinoza. Lovato declined to make any statement during Thursday’s sentencing hearing, as she had already submitted a letter to the judge explaining her actions. She remained tearful throughout the entire hearing.
Myriah Lovato (credit: CBS)
