A Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputy was arrested Saturday and booked on suspicion of sexually assaulting a volunteer at the department, authorities said.
Alexander Vanny, 33, was arrested after the volunteer reported a sexual assault to a deputy on Friday, according to the sheriff's department.
The officer reported the allegation to a supervisor, prompting an investigation, according to the department.
The department said it found evidence of sexual assault, which led to Vanny's arrest.
“The Riverside County Sheriff's Office condemns any form of misconduct involving its personnel on or off duty and remains steadfast in its commitment to deterring and preventing such behavior,” the department said in a news release.
Vanny is an eight-year veteran of the sheriff's department and most recently served at the Hemet Sheriff's Station.
He was held on $1 million bail and booked on suspicion of kidnapping to commit rape, forcible rape and forcible oral copulation. Records show Vanny was released Sunday.
