CHANDLER, Arizona — A Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy was taken into custody Thursday in Chandler following an investigation into alleged child sex trafficking, authorities announced.
Emmanuel Reyes-Carreon was apprehended by Chandler police detectives after investigators gathered sufficient evidence to make an arrest. Law enforcement officials have disclosed very few specific details regarding the active criminal case.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Reyes-Carreon is a recent employee who graduated from the agency’s detention academy in April 2026. Following his graduation, he was assigned to duties at the Lower Buckeye Jail. In light of the arrest, the sheriff’s office has placed Reyes-Carreon on paid administrative leave while the investigation proceeds.
In a public statement, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office expressed its commitment to collaborating with the Chandler Police Department, maintaining the integrity of the investigative process, and upholding the standards and accountability demanded of all agency personnel.
Authorities have not released details regarding the specific actions Reyes-Carreon is accused of committing. Information concerning the total number of potential victims or their precise ages has also not been made public.
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