Two Garfield County criminal cases moved forward Tuesday on different tracks, with former Glenwood Springs school resource officer Sean Tatro receiving a new trial date after a May mistrial and Craig Robbins remaining in custody while awaiting medical clearance for competency restoration.

Sean Tatro

Sean Tatro, a former Glenwood Springs police officer and school resource officer, is scheduled to return to trial in September on felony and misdemeanor charges related to allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault and use of a stun gun.

Tatro was arrested in April 2024 by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office after a domestic violence report led investigators to allege multiple incidents of physical abuse, threatening behavior and use of a stun gun during a confrontation. He was serving as a Glenwood Springs school resource officer at the time and was later placed on administrative leave.

Tatro faces charges including menacing, sexual assault, second-degree assault, contributing to the delinquency of a minor between 18 and 21 and use of a stun gun in the commission of a crime.

Tatro’s previous trial began May 4 and ended in a mistrial May 7 after defense attorney Stacey Shobe requested a mistrial related to evidence disclosed during the alleged victim’s testimony the previous day. The jury was discharged and the remaining trial dates were vacated.

During a Tuesday hearing in Garfield County District Court, Judge Anne Norrdin set a seven-day jury trial to begin Sept. 16. A pretrial readiness conference was set for Aug. 24.

Craig Robbins

Craig Robbins, who is charged in connection with a 2022 shooting and police standoff in Glenwood Springs, remains in custody while awaiting medical clearance for competency restoration.

Robbins was arrested after the July 2022 incident, which led to attempted murder and other charges. His case has been delayed while the court addresses competency issues.

During a Tuesday hearing in Garfield County District Court, the court reviewed updated reports from Bridges of Colorado, a court-connected program that helps coordinate services for defendants with behavioral health needs, and discussed Robbins’ status on the competency restoration waitlist.

Norrdin said Robbins appears to be having regular meetings with Jail Based Behavioral Services. She also said an update from Bridges indicated Robbins “will not be moved to the inpatient facility until he’s medically cleared.”

Defense attorney William Trent Palmer said an earlier report indicated there were about 40 or 50 people ahead of Robbins on the waitlist, but more recent reports showed Robbins is dealing with significant medical issues.

Robbins told the court he has serious heart concerns, including atrial fibrillation and a blood clot in the left side of his heart. He said he expects another medical evaluation or procedure sometime in July to determine whether the clot has cleared.

The court set Robbins’ next hearing for 3 p.m. Aug. 11 to check on his medical status, whether he has been cleared for transfer and where he stands on the restoration waitlist.