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FBI arrests SEPTA police officer in connection with child sexual exploitation investigation: sources
The FBI has arrested a SEPTA police officer in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation.
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."