cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/8442052

LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Killen Police Officer was arrested and charged Friday following a sexual assault during a traffic stop on Nov. 12.

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office said investigators received a phone call from Crestwood Medical Center stating a female patient disclosed being sexually assaulted by a Killen Police Officer during a traffic stop. Investigators then traveled to Huntsville and took a statement from the female.

Due to the allegation of a police officer involved in a sexual assault while on duty, investigators entered into a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to further investigate the incident.