Former Costilla County detention deputy arrested

Joseph Harpe

SAN LUIS —Former Costilla County Detention Deputy Joseph Claude Harpe, 80, Costilla County, has been arrested on three jail-related charges.
After a lengthy investigation, an arrest warrant was granted for Joseph Harpe for two counts of introduction of contraband and a charge of first degree official misconduct harassment.
He was taken into custody without incident and there is no perceived danger to the public at this time.
Further information will be available at a later time.