Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Officer James Bryant Charged with Contributing to Delinquency of Minor

COOS BAY, Ore.

Coos Bay police have arrested a Coquille police officer on charges of attempted contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor and furnishing alcohol to a minor.

A citizen complaint alleged that officer James Bryant gave alcohol to a teenage girl and solicited sex from another. Police say the teenagers are 17 and 18.

Coquille asked Coos Bay to investigate. Bryant was jailed and released.

Coquille Police Chief Mark Dannels says Bryant is on administrative leave.

Bryant is the second Coquille police officer arrested in six months. Randy Ulmer pleaded guilty to stealing at least $8,500 from the evidence locker at Coquille Police Department and is serving a 20-day sentence.


Information from: The World, http://www.theworldlink.com

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