Man Accused In Rafting Death Flees Meth Raid
Police Bust Gallegos' Home Friday Night
POSTED: 2:18 p.m. MST January 13, 2002
UPDATED: 2:31 p.m. MST January 13, 2002
DENVER -- Police are on the lookout for a man accused in the drowning of his son who fled a methamphetamine raid on his home, 7News reported Friday night.
Paul Gallegos has been charged with reckless child abuse resulting in death for an incident back in March of 2001 after he allegedly used meth before a rafting trip in which his son drowned.
On Friday, police raided his home, pictured left, in the 2600 block of W. Amherst and arrested his wife Denise for possession of several ounces of what was believed to be meth. So far no arrest warrant has been issued for Paul Gallegos, pictured below, right.
Police suspected drug activity at the home so on Friday night they went to the home and asked permission to search inside. Upon being granted permission to search the residence police found the meth, Denver Police spokesperson Tony Lombard told 7News Friday night.
At the time of the incident police were not sure if Paul Gallegos who they suspected lived in the residence was the same Paul Gallegos involved in the rafting incident. But after investigating they were able to confirm the connection.
"Paul Gallegos does live at the house," Lombard confirmed. "But the investigation is continuing and we hopefully will be able to determine what his involvement is, if any."
Paul Gallegos is scheduled to stand trial in Jefferson County District Court on April 8th.
On Friday, police raided his home, pictured left, in the 2600 block of W. Amherst and arrested his wife Denise for possession of several ounces of what was believed to be meth. So far no arrest warrant has been issued for Paul Gallegos, pictured below, right.
Police suspected drug activity at the home so on Friday night they went to the home and asked permission to search inside. Upon being granted permission to search the residence police found the meth, Denver Police spokesperson Tony Lombard told 7News Friday night.
At the time of the incident police were not sure if Paul Gallegos who they suspected lived in the residence was the same Paul Gallegos involved in the rafting incident. But after investigating they were able to confirm the connection.
"Paul Gallegos does live at the house," Lombard confirmed. "But the investigation is continuing and we hopefully will be able to determine what his involvement is, if any."
Paul Gallegos is scheduled to stand trial in Jefferson County District Court on April 8th.
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