Salida High School Principal Arrested (UPDATE)

(UPDATE) The Arrest Affidavit has edited to protect the identity of the minor.

Salida High School Principal Talmage Trujillo has been arrested and charged with four misdemeanor counts in connection to a disturbance at Salida High School last Thursday that prompted a lock down at the school.

Trujillo was charged with harboring a minor, obstructing a peace officer, obstructing government operations and first degree official misconduct.

RELATED: Salida Schools Releases Statement on Incident at the High School

Trujillo made an appearance in court Tuesday, September 29th, where he was released on a $500 PR bond.

Trujillo is on paid leave from the school until further information is available.

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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.