A Maryland State Police trooper was arrested Saturday morning on multiple charges, police say.
Trooper First Class Ryan Bandy was arrested at about 4 a.m. by officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, according to statement from the Maryland State Police.
He was charged with false imprisonment, second-degree assault and a fourth-degree sex offense.
Bandy appeared in front of a district court commissioner and was released on his own recognizance, according to the statement.
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He is suspended with pay.
The Anne Arundel County police are leading the criminal investigation.
Maryland State Police Internal Affairs is handling the administrative investigation.
Bandy has been a trooper for nearly 10 years. He recently worked at the Westminster Barrack station, the release said.
