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News in English (USA) / 13.01.2025 / 12:00

Multiple Arrests of Former and Current Law Enforcement Officers in Allentown and Surrounding Areas

Recent investigations have led to the arrest of multiple current and former police officers in Allentown, facing serious allegations including rape, prostitution, and other felony sex crimes. In a particularly alarming case, an officer and a former vice officer from Lehigh County have been charged with rape. Additionally, a former investigator at the US Center for SafeSport has been repeatedly arrested on various charges, including new allegations of rape. Authorities are emphasizing the severity of these incidents, which reportedly involved assaults on the same victim over an extended period. The District Attorney has highlighted the need for accountability in law enforcement as these disturbing cases come to light.
The Associated Press, lehighvalleylive.com, ABC27, NBC Philadelphia, Waco Tribune-Herald, Yahoo! Voices, Scottsbluff Star Herald, Newser, CBS News, Citrus County Chronicle