A Northglenn city councilman pleaded guilty Monday to domestic-violence charges, prompting an advocacy group to push for his resignation from the council.
James Miller, a former police officer in Northglenn, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of harassment, criminal tampering and domestic violence. Mil ler received a two-year deferred sentence, which means all the charges will be dropped if he meets several court-ordered requirements, said Adams County District Attorney Don Quick.
Miller must pay $518 in restitution to the victim and attend a 36-week domestic-violence counseling program, Quick said. Miller also cannot have any contact with the victim during that time.
Police said Miller followed his ex-girlfriend, April Sanchez, and her co-worker, Broomfield police officer Jason Smith, on Jan. 24. At one point, Miller flashed his headlights and honked his horn at Sanchez’s vehicle.
Police said Miller also called Sanchez on her cellphone, sent at least 20 text messages and threw eggs at Smith’s car.
Miller denied stalking or harassing Sanchez but admitted to throwing eggs at Smith’s car, according to police reports.
The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence will ask that Miller resign from his council seat, said the group’s advocacy director, Randy Saucedo.
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