KAYSVILLE, Utah — A firefighter with the Kaysville Fire Department was arrested at the fire station and fired from his job due to allegations related to child pornography.
Andrew Leonard, 29, faces two third-degree felonies including enticing a minor and dealing materials harmful to a minor.
Officials said the individual, who was not named in their statement, was terminated from his employment with the city after an allegation involving child pornography.
Leaders said their thoughts and prayers are with anyone who was "victimized by this senseless atrocity."
Arresting documents detail Leonard engaged in an inappropriate conversation with a young teenage girl via social media.
Leonard allegedly solicited inappropriate photos and sent images of himself to the teen, documents state.
The investigation that followed disclosed that Leonard was at his place of employment when the conversation happened and photos were sent, arresting documents detail.
"Any allegation of a crime against children must be taken seriously," a statement reads in part. "Such allegations are extremely rare, and when one occurs, we take immediate action."
The situation has left Kaysville officials "shocked and dismayed," a statement reads, and counseling services are available for staff who need extra support.
Leonard is being held without bail.
