Salida man arrested after deputy attacked responding to call
Apr 01, 2025
SALIDA, Colo. A Salida man was arrested last week after attacking a deputy with the Chaffee County Sheriffs Office.Cory Pottebaum, 46, is facing multiple charges in connection with the March 26 incident, including second-degree
assault on a police officer and criminal attempt to disarm a police officer.The attack happened after deputies responded to a domestic assault report. Pottebaum allegedly threatened to kill officers if they arrived.Upon arrival, the sheriffs office said a deputy was confronted aggressively by Pottebaum, leading to a physical struggle where Pottebaum allegedly attempted to choke the deputy and grab his firearm.Additional officers arrived and subdued Pottebaum.A female victim and the deputy sustained minor injuries.Pottebaum is facing additional charges of domestic assault and child abuse and is being held without bond. ...read more read less