Phoenix police officer arrested after FBI investigation for potentially ‘serious criminal acts’

PHOENIX — A Phoenix police officer was arrested after an FBI investigation, the department announced Friday night.

Earlier on Friday, the department told KTAR News 92.3 FM that one of its officers was the subject of an ongoing investigation by the FBI involving “serious criminal acts.”

The department said it is fully cooperating with the FBI in its ongoing investigation.

Phoenix PD added that it began its own investigation and would discipline the officer as it sees fit.

“We understand the importance of maintaining public trust, and we assure the community that we take these matters seriously and will handle them with the utmost diligence and integrity,” the department said in a statement. 

No other information was available.

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