Charges were formally filed yesterday in the case involving the former Florence city manager who is accused of sexual misconduct and stalking.
54-year-old Michael Patterson was taken into custody in Denver on November 15th after an arrest warrant was issued by the Florence Police Department on November 3rd. He bonded out of Fremont County Jail after his advisement on November 24th.
He was charged with two counts of stalking-emotional distress, each a Class 5 felony; along with sexual contact-no consent and providing alcohol to a minor, both Class 1 misdemeanors.
Patterson is slated to appear for arraignment January 3rd.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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