The deputy, identified as Travis Reynolds, was taken into custody by the Tucson Police Department and later appeared in court, where a judge set bond at $200,000.
He was also ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim and to avoid possessing weapons. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled.
According to authorities, the incident took place while Reynolds was on duty transporting a female detainee to the Pima County Jail. Investigators allege that during the transport, he behaved inappropriately, including commenting on the woman’s appearance and sharing a vape device with her. He is also accused of suggesting he could “help” her case and proposing a stop at a hotel for sexual activity. In addition, he allegedly showed her sexually explicit videos and delayed her booking while other detainees were processed.
The woman told investigators she felt intimidated and unable to refuse, given Reynolds’ authority and the fact that she was handcuffed. Court statements also suggest this may not have been an isolated incident.
Following his arrest, Reynolds was dismissed from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and declined to release further details.
The case has added to scrutiny of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, which is already facing public concern over its handling of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The arrest has raised broader questions about accountability and conduct within the department as investigations continue.