Wayne Harrison
DENVER - A Denver Police detective
has been suspended after he was stopped by Lakewood Police with a known
prostitute.
Lakewood Police said members of
their Special Enforcement Team observed a 49-year-old female, known to engage
in prostitution, enter a vehicle in the area of West Colfax Avenue and Ingalls
Street on Thursday night. When police stopped the vehicle, the driver
identified himself as a Denver Police officer who was not on duty at the time.
Lakewood Police said the two
were questioned and released while the investigation continued.
Denver Police identified the
detective Monday evening as Michael Ryan.
Denver Police spokesman Sonny
Jackson said Ryan is on administrative leave until the outcome of the
investigation by Lakewood Police.
Jackson said he will serve his leave at home and not in another capacity
within the police department.
Police said Ryan has not been
arrested or charged, but the investigation is continuing.