Phoenix police officer faces federal charges of possessing child pornography
Published: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 3:31pm
Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 4:49pm
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A longtime Phoenix police officer is accused of possessing child pornography.
Federal authorities allege that Alaa Robert Bartley received illegal images via social media from a Michigan woman facing separate charges.
The Phoenix Police Department called Bartley’s alleged behavior despicable.
Bartley is on paid leave, and officials said a process to fire him is underway.