A former Windsor police officer is out of a job and facing criminal charges after an affidavit alleges he slipped into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment while she slept, grabbed her as she tried to leave, and blocked her from getting to the front door.
What the affidavit says
According to KDVR, the probable cause affidavit states the confrontation took place on Jan. 25, after the woman’s sister called police to report a trespass. The document alleges former officer Timothy Seabra entered the apartment while the woman was asleep, then grabbed her arms and stood over her bed, pleading to work things out.
The affidavit also claims Seabra blocked the woman from leaving the bedroom and prevented her from reaching the front door.
Windsor police response and firing
Per the Windsor Police Department, Seabra was arrested by Johnstown police on Jan. 25. The agency says it immediately restricted his access while launching an internal investigation.
According to the department’s statement, the internal probe wrapped up on March 2, and Seabra was fired for multiple policy violations, including unauthorized access and conduct unbecoming.
Charges and court dates
As reported by CBS Colorado, Seabra, 33, now faces counts that include second-degree burglary, false imprisonment, and harassment, along with a domestic-violence sentence enhancer. He was released from the Larimer County Jail on a $5,000 personal-recognizance bond and is scheduled to return to court on April 2, the outlet notes. His attorney declined to comment, according to the same report.
What the charges mean
Under Colorado law, second-degree burglary (C.R.S. § 18-4-203) is generally charged as a class 4 felony, although the level can increase depending on the circumstances, according to the Colorado Revised Statutes.
Prosecutors would need to prove unlawful entry and any intent or conduct that supports the burglary charge, along with the elements of the other counts. For now, everything in the affidavit remains an allegation, not a finding of guilt.
Police oversight and resources
In the Windsor department’s public statement, Chief Stephen M. Garrison said, “Domestic violence has no place in any community,” emphasizing that the agency expects its members to meet high professional and personal standards.
The Windsor Police Department also highlighted resources for survivors, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788 for confidential support. Additional information is available at thehotline.org.
Next steps
The case will move forward in county court while investigators and prosecutors review the affidavit and any additional evidence before making final filing and trial decisions.
At this stage, the claims in the affidavit are still accusations, and Seabra is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until a court rules otherwise.
