Rhome, TX, Firefighter Arrested in Station for Solicitation of Minor
A Rhome firefighter was arrested in his fire station last week by Texas Department of Public Safety investigators.
Firefighter Zarckary Cooper, who was charged with online solicitation of a minor and possession of child pornography, was released on $20,000 bail, WFAA reported.
Cooper was fired immediately after his arrest.
"Rhome Fire Rescue holds its personnel to high standards of professionalism, integrity and public trust. We remain committed to serving and protecting our community and maintaining the confidence that our citizens place in our department," Rhome Fire Chief and Fire Marshal W. Scott Estes wrote in a statement:
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