Hillsborough firefighter, ex-state legal professional’s workplace worker charged with little one intercourse crimes
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Hillsborough County hearth lieutenant and a former state legal professional’s workplace worker have been each arrested and charged with illegal intercourse with a minor, in accordance with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Deputies stated Sascha Engel, 39, and Alyssa Engel, 37, each of Riverview, compelled a 16-year-old to have interaction in sexual acts on April 27.
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The case will probably be prosecuted in Polk County because of West being a former worker of the State Lawyer’s Workplace in Hillsborough County.
“Alyssa West labored right here as a member of our assist employees years in the past,” a spokesperson informed Information Channel 8. “The case was despatched for government project. That’s typically what occurs in a state of affairs the place a former worker or somebody with shut ties to our workplace is charged with against the law and it might trigger an look of being unfair.”
Sascha was positioned on administrative go away, efficient Might 24 after the division was notified of a prison investigation. After his arrest, he was positioned on administrative go away with out pay, in accordance with a county official.
Sascha was employed in January 2004 as a firefighter earlier than being promoted in 2015 to Hearth Medic I after which Lieutenant in 2020.
“It’s each disgusting and deeply disappointing to see not one, however two adults be a part of collectively to make the most of a younger little one, particularly when a kind of adults is a trusted authority in our group,” Sheriff Chad Chronister stated. “This egregious violation of innocence is disgraceful and goes towards each worth we stand for on this group.”
This stays an lively investigation.
No different particulars have been instantly accessible.
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