FBI arrests SEPTA police officer in connection with child sexual exploitation investigation: sources

PHILADELPHIA - The FBI has arrested a SEPTA police officer in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation.

A SEPTA spokesperson tells FOX 29’s Steve Keeley the 17-year veteran of the SEPTA Police Department was taken into federal custody Wednesday and charged.

SEPTA says the individual was immediately placed on leave, pending termination.

In a statement, SEPTA says, in part:

"SEPTA is fully cooperating with the FBI on their investigation. The allegations are disturbing and we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and urgency."