John McHenry, teacher at Cortez Middle School [Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1], Cortez, Colorado, "allegedly punched a Montezuma County Sheriff’s deputy" Also head coach of the girls' basketball team at Dolores High School [Dolores RE-4A Schools], "suspend[ed] ... pending resolution of the criminal charges against him" Cortez Journal: Teacher facing assault charge: Man accused of punching deputy during fire evacuations (Oct 31 2012) A 43-year-old Cortez Middle School teacher was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 24 after he allegedly punched a Montezuma County Sheriff’s deputy while trying to gain access to a blocked road to his property during the Roatcap Fire.John McHenry is charged with the felony charge of second-degree assault on a peace officer and the misdemeanor charges of obstructing government operations, resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. According to a MCSO report, Deputy Christopher Barry at 12:47 p.m. on Oct. 24 was closing down County Road 30 at Highway 184 due to an out-of-control wildfire that was headed north toward his location.Dolores Star: Teacher facing assault charge (Nov 1 2012) Tags: