Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Officer Michael Trio Accused of Sexual Assault


A Clifton Forge police officer has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenager.

Michael Trio, 51, is accused of abusing an 18-year-old woman while off duty in February.

He was indicted by a grand jury on Monday, July 13 on a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery and a related felony charge.

According to Clifton Forge Police Chief Barry Balser, Trio had been with the department for a year and half.

He's currently out on bond and has a position with the public works department pending the outcome of the trial.

His trial is set for early August.

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