Chad Roger Penland, 47, of Angier, turned himself in on three felony charges alleging he committed sex crimes against a 15-year-old girl in Johnston County in February 2022.
At the time of the alleged offenses, Penland was a sworn officer with the Morrisville Police Department.
He joined WakeMed Campus Police in 2023. He had also worked there from 2014-18.
WakeMed suspended Penland immediately and said the alleged offenses did not occur on hospital property.
"These allegations from 2022 are profoundly concerning, particularly as they involve the safety and well-being of a minor," a WakeMed spokesperson said.
Penland was charged with felony statutory sex offense with a child 15 or younger, and two counts of felony indecent liberties with a child. He was being held on a $350,000 secured bond.
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