Hyattsville Police Department

By Zak Failla From Daily Voice

A high-ranking police official in Maryland has been indicted on rape charges, authorities said on Thursday.

The City of Hyattsville Police Department confirmed on Nov. 20 that Cpl. Jonathan Monge was indicted by a Prince George's County grand jury on a host of sex abuse charges. 

Specifically, Monge was charged with:

  • Sexual abuse of a minor;
  • Second-degree rape;
  • Third-degree sex offense;
  • Fourth-degree sex offense.

Monge, who has been with the department for five years, was placed on administrative leave without pay.

"The Department takes these charges extremely seriously and is fully cooperating with the Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County," officials said. "The Hyattsville Police Department is also conducting a separate internal administrative investigation"

Check Daily Voice for updates.