Former Loveland Police Officer Found Guilty of Civil Rights Violation

WARNING: The following story contains mention of sexual assault of a minor.

Former Loveland Police Officer Found Guilty of Civil Rights Violation

A former Loveland police officer has been found guilty of a civil rights violation.

Federal and local investigators teamed up on the case involving 30-year-old Dylan Miller.

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Guilty Verdict Delivered in Court for On-Duty Misconduct

This former cop was tried in court where a jury found him guilty relating to an act he allegedly committed while on duty as a member of the Loveland Police Department.

In the statement from the U.S. District Attorney's office, Miller's trial took place over the course of two weeks.

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Federal and Local Investigators Collaborate on Dylan Miller Case

Officials confirm that evidence presented in the trial showed that on the evening of August 3rd, 2023 Miller contacted a minor in North Lake Park while she was with a friend. He told the friend to leave, then "guided the victim" to a secluded area of the park and sexually assaulted her.

You can read the full statement from the U.S. District Attorney's office here.

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Sentencing for Former Loveland Officer Scheduled in Early 2026

Miller was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service following the guilty verdict, according to reports. He now faces a maximum penalty of life in prison for the civil rights offence.

The U.S. District Attorney's office confirms that sentencing will take place sometime in early 2026.

This is still a developing story. We will keep you updated as more information comes out regarding the case.

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