GROVELAND, Fla. — A state trooper is off duty after being accused of a sex-related crime involving a child, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Chad Corriveau, 32, was arrested Friday by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
He posted bail and was released from jail Saturday, according to jail logs.
The information about Corriveau’s arrest was omitted from the online jail booking website.
The Florida Highway Patrol released the following statement regarding Corriveau’s arrest:
The Florida Highway Patrol takes these matters very seriously and has placed the trooper on administrative leave pending the criminal investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Additionally, a thorough administrative investigation is being conducted simultaneously regarding the allegations and the actions of the Trooper, and appropriate disciplinary action will be immediately taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said it would be releasing more information about his arrest Monday.
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