A DeKalb County police officer was arrested Dec. 23, accused of a sexual assault while on duty, ajc.com is reporting. Officer Darren Dye-Harriel, a one-year employee, was charged with aggravated sodomy, kidnapping, making false statements and violation of oath of office, the website said. For more, click here

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