A Stillwater Police officer is facing serious charges for the second time in seven months.
Officer Scott Geving is accused of harassment, stalking, and fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Police say he assaulted and stalked a woman after he pulled her over for allegedly driving drunk.
According to the criminal complaint, the 10-year veteran drove the woman home and started a pattern of unwelcomed visits to the victim's residence. The complaint says on one occasion, Geving kissed the woman on the mouth and touched her under her shirt.
Geving, 49, has not been on patrol since August 2008 when he was placed on administrative leave after he was accused in a similar case. He’s been paid for his time absent.
According to the other criminal complaint, Geving and a 46-year-old female motel employee had done a walk through of the building on Aug. 20.
Geving, who was on duty at the time, began to rub the woman’s back and told her he could relieve her stress. She declined, but the officer then followed her and kissed her on the mouth, according to court documents.
The complaint states Geving then pushed her against a washing machine in the laundry area of the motel and grabbed her hand in an attempt to have her touch his genitals.
Geving left the motel, but returned after his shift. The woman says officials Geving inquired about the price of a hotel room and whispered things to her.
Stillwater Police Chief John Gannaway declined to comment on camera, but gave a statement.
"We wish to remind the community that this is the exception to the rule, as there are 21 other officers who do fine and commendable work for the City of Stillwater," he said.
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