Houston Fire Department worker reportedly charged with sexual assault of a teen girl

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Earlier this week, police said they arrested an employee with the Houston Fire Department, charged with sexually assaulting an underage girl.

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Brandon Ramirez, 27, allegedly contacted a 14-year-old girl through an online chat platform and used the application to send nude photos and videos of himself to the minor.

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According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Ramirez and the girl met three times, with he and the girl reportedly engaging in sexual activities during a March 2017 meeting.

Authorities said the girl later made a statement to the HCSO Child Abuse division detailing the encounters and conversations between she and Ramirez.

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A day after his arrest on Saturday, a spokesperson with the Houston Fire Department told local media outlets fire officials relieved him of his duties.

Ramirez is reportedly being held on $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court this week.

This is a developing story.

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