Officer Edward Henry Arrested for Raping Hair Stylist

ORLANDO, Fla.

A reserve officer with the Oakland Police Department is on unpaid leave for allegedly raping his long-time hair stylist. Edward Henry was also working as a security guard for Disney.

A Disney spokesperson confirmed to Eyewitness News that Henry worked there as a security guard, but wouldn't give any other details. She said Disney takes the allegations very seriously and he is now on unpaid leave.

Oakland reserve officer Edward Henry was arrested by the Orlando Police Department after he was accused of raping his hairdresser. He asked his long-time stylist to come to his house to do his hair.

"She indicated her purpose was to color his hair, and to be taken advantage of, I mean, no means no, no matter what," said Sgt. Barbara Jones, Orlando Police Department.

When police confronted Henry, he tried to blame the hair stylist, but then later admitted he raped her.

The Oakland police chief told Eyewitness News, as soon as Henry was arrested he took away his badge, ID and gun. He's suspended from the force until the investigation is complete.

The corporal was on Oakland's bike unit. He's been part of the reserve unit for the past three years. Before that, Henry was also an officer with the Maitland and Eatonville police departments.

Aside from being a reserve officer, Henry also works at Disney and Columbia University as a security guard.

"Whether you're an officer or a civilian, the crime of rape is very violent and it can't be and will never be tolerated," Sgt. Jones said.

Henry's attorney said his client did have an intimate relationship with the woman many, many years ago. However, she said, for the past seven years they have only been friends.

Eyewitness News asked to get a copy of his personnel file and was told by the city of Maitland it will not be available until next week.