SAN DIEGO (AP) - A San Diego police officer has been arrested for investigation of false imprisonment and sexual battery of four women.
U-T San Diego reports (https://bit.ly/1bDhQwi ) Officer Christopher Hays’ arrest came as two more women claimed that he sexually harassed or assaulted them.
Police Chief Bill Landsowne said the 30-year-old officer turned himself in Sunday and was booked into jail. He was released on $130,000 bail.
Landsowne said the case against Hays came after a woman filed a report in December.
He said prosecutors were investigating claims by the two women who came forward over the weekend.
Hays could face up to 7 1/2 years in jail if convicted.
He has been placed on unpaid administrative leave.
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