Police said 28-year-old Peter Tuchol, Jr., of Waldwick, was charged with attempted endangering the welfare of a child, luring, attempted sexual assault and possession of a controlled dangerous substance, among other charges.
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According to police, Tuchol engaged in online conversations with investigators who were posing as a 15-year-old girl. Officials said the suspect then arranged a meeting with the purported teenager to engage in sex.
Police executed a search warrant on Tuchol's home and seized controlled dangerous substances, specifically anabolic steroids.
Tuchol was then arrested in Ridgewood Township, Bergen County.
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Although Tuchol lives in Waldwick, officials said he works for the Ridgewood Police Department as a patrol officer, and he is currently suspended.
A spokesperson from the Ridgewood Police Department told Eyewitness News: "We are working closely with the Bergen County Prosecutors Office in this matter and they are the lead agency in the investigation."
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