MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A Montgomery police officer has been charged with using his position to unlawfully enter the home of a local resident.
Destin Ryals, 21, was arrested on Oct. 22 at his home with the assistance of the Prattville Police Department on the misdemeanor charge of first-degree criminal trespass, the Montgomery Department of Public Safety released today.
The Montgomery Police Department initiated the investigation Monday after receiving a citizen complaint that a police officer had used his position to unlawfully enter a local residence.
Ryals is accused of entering the home under false pretenses after the resident opened the door to the officer.
As part of its investigation, MPD is reviewing all citizen contacts involving the officer during his six months of patrol duty with the department, the Department of Public Safety released.
Ryals was immediately relieved of duty and termination proceedings were initiated, according to the department. Ryals subsequently resigned Monday, effective immediately.