Anne Arundel County Police Officer Charged With Child Sex Abuse and Rape, Baltimore Outlet Reports

An Anne Arundel County police officer has been charged with child sexual abuse and rape, The Baltimore Banner reported this week. The Banner identified the accused as an officer with the county's police department; notadragqueen.org does not name people accused of crimes.

According to the Banner's reporting, the charges include both child sex abuse counts and a rape count. Charging documents and the status of the officer's employment are described in the outlet's story, which readers can find at the link below.

The allegations have not been tested in court, and charges are not evidence of guilt. Cases involving sworn law enforcement officers draw particular scrutiny because a badge carries authority that can make it harder for a child to report or be believed. The Banner's full account, including what investigators say prompted the charges, is available in the original story.