{"id":4651,"date":"2026-07-15T06:34:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=4651"},"modified":"2026-07-15T06:34:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:34:27","slug":"former-wakemed-and-morrisville-police-officer-arrested-on-felony-child-sex-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=4651","title":{"rendered":"Former WakeMed and Morrisville police officer arrested on felony child sex charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A WakeMed police officer has been arrested on child sex charges in Johnston County for an alleged incident in 2022 when he worked for the Morrisville Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=4650\">Ashley Johnson Reveals Almost Getting Kidnapped While Filming \u2018Growing Pains&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chad Penland, 47, of Angier, faces felony charges of statutory sex offense with a child under the age of 16 and indecent liberties with a child for an incident police say occurred on Feb. 6, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>He turned himself in Monday on the charges, which allegedly involved a 15-year-old girl, <a href=\"https:\/\/abc11.com\/post\/ex-wakemed-morrisville-police-officer-charged-child-sex-crimes\/19502759\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">according to ABC<\/a>, The News &amp; Observer\u2019s newsgathering partner.<\/p>\n<p>Penland has worked for WakeMed Campus Police since 2023 and was suspended \u201cimmediately upon notification of the criminal charges and arrest,\u201d a WakeMed spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWakeMed is deeply committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care possible in a safe and supportive environment,\u201d the spokesperson said. \u201cWhile we understand these alleged offenses did not take place at WakeMed, we have zero tolerance for any conduct or behavior that threatens the safety and well-being of any member of our community. It does not reflect or define the incredible work of the more than 12,800 employees who deliver health and healing to our patients every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=4648\">Scholarship pulled, Woodhouse resigns and Mama Kelce visits Raleigh: Tuesday&#8217;s top stories<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Penland also worked for WakeMed as a law enforcement officer from 2014 to 2018 before serving as an officer for the Morrisville Police Department from 2018 to 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The Morrisville Police Department had no knowledge of any allegations against Penland during his time there and he left in 2023 under \u201cvoluntary circumstances,\u201d a department spokesperson said Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Penland appeared in Johnston County court on Monday. He will next appear in court on July 30.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=4647\">Returning to the U.S.? 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