A Bangor Police officer has been placed on administrative leave due to an investigation into the alleged solicitation of a minor. The department announced on social media that someone tried to arrange a sexual encounter with a child, though details remain unclear, as reported by Fox 17.
An investigation by the Bangor Police Department and the Van Buren County Prosecutor's Office was launched after a child solicitation video was linked to department personnel. A volunteer reserve officer has been removed, and another officer has been placed on leave. Bangor Police Chief Justin Weber stated, "both officers involved in this investigation are not accused of child solicitation," according to WWMT.
Chief Weber told WSJM that a video being investigated shows an officer's response to a report about solicitation, not the officer being accused of it. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released. The community is concerned about an alleged case of minor exploitation in Bangor and is calling for a swift and thorough investigation. The department has promised transparency and accountability throughout the process.
