US EditionCBI Agent in the Pueblo Region Resigns Following Investigation, Cited for Bigamy
Joseph Somosky resigned instead of being terminated after a Class 2 misdemeanor bigamy charge, following an internal investigation and administrative leave by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
- Joseph Somosky, a Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent based in Pueblo, resigned in lieu of termination, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
- Following the filing, the CBI placed Somosky on administrative leave and opened an internal investigation after the Fourth Judicial District Attorney charged him with bigamy on July 20.
- Under Colorado law, bigamy is categorized as a Class 2 misdemeanor and involves entering into a marriage while still legally married to another.
- CBI reported the alleged conduct to the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training database, which still listed Somosky as certified on Oct. 9.
- A Fourth Judicial District Court pretrial conference is set for Oct. 21, and officials note charges remain accusations until proven guilty, respecting the presumption of innocence.
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Pueblo CBI agent resigns after being cited for bigamy
PUEBLO, Colo. (KXRM) — An agent with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has resigned after being cited for bigamy by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office. The CBI said it has accepted the resignation of Pueblo-based agent Joe Somosky in lieu of termination following an internal investigation. Denver officer fired after sending texts to victim, downloading swimwear photos Somosky was reportedly charged with bigamy on July 20, and t…
The Fort Morgan Times
Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent resigns after being charged with bigamy
A Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent who has been criminally charged with bigamy — marrying another person while already married — resigned after an internal investigation, the agency said Thursday. Joe Somosky, who worked in the Pueblo region, was put on administrative leave July 20 after he was cited by the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, CBI officials said. The agency launched an internal investigation into his conduct, and Somos…
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