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Aurora Police Sergeant Who Supervised School Officers Arrested on Federal Child Exploitation Charges

The FBI is leading the investigation.

Overview

  • Aaron Bunch was taken into custody by the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force on allegations of sending and receiving child sexual abuse material online.
  • Aurora police placed him on unpaid administrative leave and opened an internal administrative investigation into potential policy and conduct violations.
  • Officials said there is currently no evidence that students in Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek School District, or the broader community were victimized.
  • A search warrant was served at a Denver home, and Bunch is to be booked into the Denver jail and prosecuted through the Denver District Attorney’s Office, according to CBS Colorado.
  • Chief Todd Chamberlain called the allegations disturbing and said the case will be pursued through criminal and internal processes to ensure accountability.