MONROE - Cop Carlos Martinez has been charged with multiple
counts of sex crimes involving a then 14-year-old girl who was abused by the
officer for nearly 10 years. Carlos Martinez, 58, is charged with three
felonies: voyeurism, child molestation and sexual exploitation of a minor. The
abuse allegedly began in 2003. The girl is now 24.Police found photographs and
video tapes of the girl and other evidence.An FBI investigation in San Antonio,
Texas revealed that Martinez took sexually explicit pictures of the Monroe girl
without her knowledge or consent and continued an improper sexual relationship
with the girl for almost 10 years. The FBI task force arrested Martinez on
suspicion of possessing child pornography involving the girl. Investigators in
Texas then contacted the Washington State Patrol in March 2012. The
investigation in Washington is being led by WSP Lt. Ron Mead.
The Fairfax County Police
Sweeping it under the carpet for over fifty years