Detention officer accused of sexual abusing 11-year-old girl: MCSO

BUCKEYE, Ariz. – An employee at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old child.

What we know:

Buckeye Police received a report on Jan. 15 about a Maricopa County Detention Officer, identified as 36-year-old Isidro Caro of Buckeye, who had been abusing the 11-year-old girl known to him for more than a year.

The suspect had been placed on administrative leave pending the police department investigation. 

Dig deeper:

The following day, Caro was arrested by Buckeye officers and the U.S. Marshals Service.

He was booked into jail on child molestation, sexual abuse, and sexual conduct with a minor charges. He is being held on a $100,000 bond. 

No additional information has been released at this time.