Former Florence City Manager Mike Patterson was arrested Monday night at Denver International Airport.
Florence Police Chief Shane Prickett said in a press release that Patterson was taken into custody by the Denver Police Department with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.
A warrant was issued for Patterson on November 3rd listing four counts including stalking, sexual contact-no consent, and providing alcohol to a minor.
According to the arrest affidavit the police investigation into Patterson reveals a string of sexual harassment allegations by former city employees and other women who have had interaction with him at Florence City Hall.
Patterson was terminated by the Florence City Council on August 31st and banned him from being on any city property.
He was being held at the Downtown Denver Detention Center and is expected to be transported to Fremont County, where he will be advised in court at a date to be determined.
