MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Olive Branch, Mississippi police officer has been arrested after an accusation of fondling, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office said Friday.

Olive Branch Police Officer Joseph Barbour was arrested Thursday on a fugitive from justice charge related to a DeSoto County warrant for fondling.

He was taken into custody in Memphis and awaits extradition back to DeSoto County.

Olive Branch officials said Barbour was still employed as an officer pending a review by the city Board of Aldermen.

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