Former Glenwood Springs school resource officer’s trial ends in mistrial

A former Glenwood Springs police officer facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault and use of a stun gun had his jury trial end in a mistrial Thursday.

Sean Tatro, who previously served as a school resource officer in Glenwood Springs, faces several felony and misdemeanor charges, including menacing, sexual assault, second-degree assault, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and use of a stun gun in the commission of a crime.

Tatro was arrested in April 2024 by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office after a domestic violence report led investigators to allege multiple incidents of physical abuse, threatening behavior and use of a stun gun during a confrontation. He was serving as a Glenwood Springs school resource officer at the time of the allegations, and the city said after his arrest that he was no longer on active duty and had been placed on administrative leave.

Tatro’s trial began Monday, May 4, before Garfield County District Judge Anne Norrdin. Jury selection began that day and was completed Tuesday, when jurors were selected and sworn, opening statements were given and witnesses began testifying, according to court records.

The trial continued Wednesday with additional witness testimony. On Thursday, defense attorney Stacey Shobe requested a mistrial related to evidence disclosed the previous day during the alleged victim’s testimony. The judge granted the mistrial, the jury was discharged and remaining trial dates were vacated.

Tatro, who is out of custody on a $25,000 bond, is scheduled to return to Garfield County District Court at 3 p.m. Tuesday for a hearing to reset the trial and discuss speedy trial requirements.

Original reporting from postindependent.com