A Georgia law enforcement officer has been arrested in Alabama on a felony charge.

Osiel Mendoza Guevara, a Rockdale County sheriff’s deputy, is charged with enticing a child for immoral purposes.

Guevara, 20, was arrested Jan. 24 by Pleasant Grove police.

Acting Chief Danny Reid said detectives believe Guevara traveled to Alabama from Georgia to meet with the victim, who is a girl under the age of 16. They reported connected online.

The investigation is ongoing, and Reid said more charges could be filed.

Guevara’s attorney, Victor Revill, released this statement: “Mr. Guevara looks forward to his day in court on the unfortunate charge. He is presumed innocent and should be viewed that way until all of the evidence has been uncovered.”

Guevara was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Jan. 25 and released the same day after posting $15,000 bond.

According to Atlanta television station 11ALIVE, Guevara started working at the sheriff’s office as jailer in 2021 and was later promoted to a deputy sheriff.

His employment status is pending the ongoing investigation.