(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County Sheriff’s office reports they have arrested 47-year-old Allen Charles of Magalia. Charles is a Butte College Police Officer and is charged with possession & distribution of child pornography.

An investigation was launched last month after the BCSO received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. According to a media release, the investigation determined Charles distributed child pornography “multiple times” between 2019 and last year. A search warrant was served at his Magalia residence yesterday and he was arrested and booked.

Butte College has placed Charles on administrative leave and “suspended his peace officer powers.”