Auburn Police Officer Fired After Arrest in Online Child Sex Abuse Investigation

Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier issued a statement at the time of the arrest making clear the department’s position. “The allegations in this case are deeply troubling and do not reflect the values, professionalism, or integrity of the Auburn Police Department,” Caillier said. “Our duty as officers is to ensure the safety and well-being of the public, especially children. This officer has broken that trust, and this incident will be handled as promptly as possible, while still ensuring that due process is followed.”

The department said the internal investigation found sufficient evidence related to the officer’s off-duty conduct to support the termination decision.