A Brighton firefighter facing more than a dozen charges, including sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, waived his preliminary hearing Friday in Adams County District Court.
Randy Cleveland, 35, is scheduled for arraignment Sept. 8 while “ongoing talks” continue between Cleveland’s lawyer and prosecutors, a Boulder district attorney spokeswoman said Friday.
Cleveland is accused of abusing his wife for several years while Brighton police allegedly ignored her complaints because Cleveland was a firefighter and a former deputy sheriff, according to court documents. Brighton police have said allegations against Cleveland were investigated thoroughly and that the department’s detectives ultimately recommended felony charges be filed.
Monte Whaley, The Denver Post
