Two weeks ago, in response to the Tribuneâs questions about the hiring of the former Florence Police Chief Michael DeLaurentis, Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith stated, â[Regarding] Mike DeLaurentis, there is no evidence that Chief DeLaurentis was involved in any crime in the Town of Florence. While there, outside investigations were completed by the Fountain Police Dept, 11th JD DA, CBI and the new city manager.â This statement by Sheriff Smith is not accurate. The Tribuneâs inquiry into the former Florence Police Chief Michael DeLaurentis shows that the investigation into DeLaurentis and other members of the Florence Police Department is still ongoing and has not been resolved. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) responded to a Colorado Open Records Request (CORA) last week, stating, âAlthough…
