TBI investigating Chattanooga cop for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor

Officer Robin Davenport

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into allegations that a Chattanooga police officer sent inappropriate text messages to a minor, officials confirmed Wednesday.

District Attorney Neal Pinkston on Tuesday requested that TBI investigate the allegation of sexual exploitation of a minor against Officer Robin Davenport, spokesman Josh DeVine said.

The police department has also launched an internal affairs investigation into Davenport, who has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Police declined to release any details about the complaint or the ongoing investigation.

Davenport has been an officer since 2001 and works in the fugitive unit.

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