A former Pima County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after authorities say he engaged in misconduct while transporting a female detainee to jail.
Travis Reynolds, 22, was taken into custody by the Tucson Police Department and charged with one count of kidnapping in connection with allegations that he abused his authority during an on-duty transport, prompting the Pima County Sheriff’s Department to terminate his employment after being notified of the arrest.
The Tucson Police Department confirmed the arrest in a statement to Fox News Digital. “The Tucson Police Department did arrest 22-year-old Travis Reynolds, a former Pima County Sheriff’s deputy, and charged him with one count of kidnapping in connection with alleged misconduct that reportedly occurred while he was on duty,” the department said. Police added that the investigation “is still active and ongoing” and declined to provide additional details.
What the Interim Complaint Alleges Happened
According to an interim complaint obtained by KOLD, Reynolds was transporting a female detainee to the Pima County Jail when he allegedly began making inappropriate comments about her appearance. The complaint further states that Reynolds shared a vape pen with the handcuffed woman and told her he could “help” her case. He then allegedly suggested they go to a hotel and have sex, as Fox News reports…