Executive Summary
Between April 30, 2021 and August 23, 2021, Kevin James Lohr was charged in El Paso County CO, on three separate cases totaling 23 original counts, including multiple high-level drug felonies, a firearm enhancement, and POWPO. On January 13, 2022, he pled guilty to a single lesser DF2 and received 4 years DOC despite two prior prison terms. Parole followed in under two years.
Prior Felony History
- 2011 — Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (F4) — 8 years DOC.
- 2018 — Controlled Substance Possession (DF4) — 2 years DOC.
Original Charges (April 30, 2021 arrest)
DF1Possession w/ Intent ≥112g
DF1 — Special OffenderFirearm in drug offense
DF2Possession w/ Intent 7–112g
F6POWPO
Colorado Sentencing Ranges
DF1
8–32 years DOC presumptive.
DF2
4–8 years DOC (8–16 aggravated).
Statutes & Penalties
| Charge | Statute | Class | Possible Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession w/ Intent ≥112g | 18-18-405(1),(2)(a)(I)(B) | DF1 | 8–32 years | $5k–$1M |
| Special Offender (Firearm) | 18-18-407(1)(d)(II) | DF1 | 8–32 years | $5k–$1M |
| Possession w/ Intent 7–112g | 18-18-405(1),(2)(c) | DF2 | 4–8 years | $3k–$750k |
| POWPO | 18-12-108(1) | F6 | 12–18 months | $1k–$100k |
Final Outcome
Plea
Jan 13, 2022 — DF2 only
Dismissed
22 Felonies Dropped
Sentence
Apr 1, 2022 — 4 Years DOC
Why This Stands Out
For a repeat offender with DF1 trafficking weight, firearm involvement, and POWPO, this plea reduction is unusually lenient and statistically rare in Colorado. All high-exposure counts were removed.
Source Documents (PDF)
📄 2021CR2472 — Original FilingPDFFiled May 3, 2021
📄 2021CR4731 — DismissedPDFDismissed Jan 13, 2022
📄 2021CR4804 — FilingPDFDismissed Jan 13, 2022