Man fired from Phoenix police, charged with child sexual exploitation

PHOENIX – A Phoenix A police officer has been fired and is accused of multiple counts of child sexual exploitation.

On September 3, police confirmed to FOX 10 that Daniel Rojas, a former communications officer, had been fired following an internal and criminal investigation.

The Phoenix Police Department’s investigation began in April of this year after the department was alerted by Rojas to “possible criminal activity.”

“In May, Rojas was interviewed as part of the criminal investigation and placed on administrative leave,” said Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky.

Then, in July, the Scottsdale Police informed Phoenix police they were also investigating alleged criminal activity by Rojas.

Documents related to the case show that on June 28, Instagram notified the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) that Rojas had allegedly uploaded child pornography to its platform.

Investigators traced the account to Rojas, a Scottsdale resident, who was arrested by Scottsdale police on August 2.

“Given the seriousness of the allegations, the Phoenix Police Department has terminated Rojas’ employment,” Phoenix Police said. “The Phoenix Police Department takes these allegations seriously and is committed to a thorough and transparent investigative process.”

Rojas is accused of six counts of child exploitation.

You can contact NCMEC if you know of a missing or exploited child: https://www.missingkids.org/footer/contactus