FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - A Coconino County detention officer is in custody for allegedly having sexual conduct with a female inmate in the jail.
County Sheriff’s officials say 50-year-old Pete C. Gomez of Flagstaff is being held on suspicion of one count of unlawful sexual conduct in a correctional facility.
They say Gomez has been employed by the jail for five years. He’s been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
It was unclear Wednesday if Gomez has a lawyer yet.
Sheriff’s officials say the inmate told staff at the jail that the detention officer was engaging in inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature with her.
They have requested Flagstaff police to conduct the investigation.
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