A Montgomery police officer is under arrest on a child sex charge.

Nicholas Zachary, 22, was charged Thursday with electronic solicitation of a child, the department announced.

The investigation began on March 27, said MPD Sgt. Tina McGriff. Zachary was placed on administrative leave at that time.

Details of his alleged crime have not yet been made public.

Zachary joined the department in 2024 and was assigned to the Training and Career Development Bureau.