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Thomas Dunagan faces felony charges after CBI investigation

Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County coroner and a Las Animas police officer, is facing felony charges following a Colorado Bureau of Investigation inquiry.

Bent County Colorado DeskSeptember 12, 2026
Thomas Dunagan faces felony charges after CBI investigation

Key takeaways

  • Thomas Dunagan is facing felony charges.
  • The Colorado Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation.
  • Dunagan is Prowers County coroner and a Las Animas police officer.
  • The specific allegations and court status are not described.

The case

Thomas Dunagan is facing felony charges following an investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, or CBI. Dunagan holds two public-safety roles: Prowers County coroner and Las Animas police officer.

The charges are criminal allegations. A charge is not a finding of guilt, and the case must proceed through the court system.

Dunagan’s public roles

As Prowers County coroner, Dunagan serves in an elected county position. He also works as a police officer for the city of Las Animas.

The CBI investigation concerns the felony case involving Dunagan. The specific conduct alleged in the case is not described here.

What comes next

The case will be addressed through court proceedings. Future filings, hearings or statements from the agencies involved may provide details about the allegations, the charges and the status of the case.

What to watch

  • Court filings identifying the charges and allegations.
  • Scheduled hearings or other case proceedings.
  • Statements from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Prowers County or Las Animas officials.

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