MARTINEZ, Calif. – Authorities say a former California Highway Patrol officer has been charged with two felonies after women he arrested on suspicion of drunken driving accused him of stealing explicit photos from their cellphones.
The Contra Costa Times reported Friday (http://bit.ly/1yNMwHR ) that 35-year-old Sean Harrington resigned days before prosecutors filed charges. The allegations surfaced after a 23-year-old woman discovered nude photos of herself on her phone had been sent to an unfamiliar number.
Investigators say Harrington told them he considered it a game and had done it several times.
Attorney Michael Rains says in a statement that his client apologizes to the women and to colleagues in law enforcement.
Contra Costa County prosecutor Barry Grove says he isn't charging two officers in the Dublin office who received the pictures from Harrington.
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