Virginia State Police arrested 29-year-old Christopher A. Carson of Bealeton, Va. on charges of aggravated sexual battery, indecent liberties with a child and distributing pornography to a juvenile.
State police say two of the charges are related to sexual misconduct with a juvenile more than a decade ago and before he worked as a trooper.
Carson is being held without bond at the Fauquier County Jail. Carson has been on administrative leave since December 27, 2011, according to state police.
State police say Carson joined them in July 2005. After graduating from the academy, he worked in Culpeper Division's Area 12 Office to patrol in Fauquier County.