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Aurora Officer Accused of Using Drugs Confiscated During Traffic Stop Resigns

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Officer Michael Gallagher resigned in lieu of termination after serious policy violations were identified, Aurora Police said.

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DENVER, Colorado – A former Aurora police officer resigned instead of being fired after an internal investigation substantiated multiple violations of department policies, including substance abuse, tampering with evidence, and making false statements under oath. The investigation determined that former officer Michael Gallagher took narcotics that had been collected as evidence during a traffic stop while on duty and subsequently ingested them …

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KMGH broke the news on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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