MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former officer with the Hernando Police Department turned himself into custody Monday, Sept. 30, after he was accused of sexually assaulting someone while on duty, according to authorities.
Ex-officer Hosie Porter has been charged with sexual battery and rape, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said at a news conference Monday.
A Hernando Police Department spokesperson said police officials were notified about the allegation Tuesday, Sept. 24. Porter was placed on leave, and he later resigned. He was serving as a school resource officer when the alleged incident took place, according to Barton.
Barton confirmed the complaint was made by an adult and investigators have no reason to believe children were involved or harmed. He would not say where the incident occurred because an investigation is still underway.
The district attorney said Porter was in custody as of Monday and the school district is aware of the situation. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation.
