Dalton police officer arrested for child molestation

DALTON, Ga. — A Dalton police officer has been suspended from the force after having been arrested on child molestation charges.
 
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Daniel Tolbert Thursday evening.

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Dalton police placed him on administrative leave when the department learned of the investigation on Dec. 9. At the time of his suspension, Tolbert was still in the department's field training program. 
 
"I am very disappointed to hear about this allegation, and upset about the discredit this will surely bring on our department, and officers," said Dalton Police Chief Jason Parker. "We would never condone or support the kind of behavior that would warrant this charge….the men and women of this department hold ourselves to a very high standard of behavior, and we know the community we serve expects our behavior to be beyond reproach."
 
At the time of his suspension, Tolbert was still in the department's field training program. 
 
Tolbert joined the police department on Sept. 16.
 
While Tolbert is currently on administrative leave, the city will begin the process of his termination.

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