Monday, June 22, 2009

Veteran Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault

A 22-year veteran of the Springfield Police Department has been arrested on charges of criminal sexual assault and sexual relations with family.

The Associated Press isn't naming the 51-year-old officer because he hasn't been formally charged.

He's in custody at the Sangamon County Jail on $250,000 bond.

Springfield police say the officer was arrested Sunday evening on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and sexual relations with family.

No other details have been released about the alleged victim or the victim's relationship to the officer.

Springfield police say the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of criminal and internal affairs investigations.

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