Crime
Published October 29, 2026 3:25pm
A mugshot of Nicholas Guerrette, who was arrested on suspicion of distributing drugs and contraband in the El Paso County jail, on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Courtesy of Teller County)
An El Paso County sheriff’s deputy is accused of distributing contraband to inmates at the jail while he was on duty, the Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.
Nicholas Guerrette, a jail guard, had been under investigation for months before his arrest and has been placed on unpaid administrative leave.
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Detectives became aware of alleged contraband distribution in November 2025 and later determined he transferred “contraband and illicit drugs,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
It is unclear what type of drug he is accused of distributing.…
