A former San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office deputy now being sought on a warrant alleging child sexual exploitation may be in Mexico.

Jesus “Damian” Nieblas, 27, apparently left San Miguel County after he was served search warrants on July 10. An affidavit for his arrest warrant states that his truck was seen crossing the border into Mexico on July 11, the day after warrants were served on his Norwood home and multiple electronic devices were seized.

An investigation launched June 25, when an acquaintance of Nieblas’ went to the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office to report Nieblas for allegedly having child pornography. The witness also alleged other conduct, although District Attorney Anna Cooling has since said there was insufficient verifiable evidence to support charges based on that

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