The Fairfax County Police

The Fairfax County Police
Sweeping it under the carpet for over fifty years

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Cop charged with sex crimes



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.