Police Officer Charged With Sexual Abuse While On Duty

BIRMINGHAM, AL - An officer with the Birmingham Police Department has been charged with sexual abuse by force. Devin Carlisle, 25, of Birmingham, is facing a charge of first-degree sexual abuse, which allegedly happened while he was on duty.

A Trussville Tribune report said a complaint was received on Jan. 7, 2019, with allegations of misconduct by the officer while he was on duty. After learning of the allegations, The Birmingham PD immediately placed Carlisle on administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation. Following the completion of the investigation and confirmation of the warrant Monday, Carlisle was taken into custody at Birmingham Police Headquarters and transported to the Jefferson County Jail.

Carlisle has been with the Birmingham Police Department for three years and was serving in the North Precinct.