An Essex County Sheriff's Office officer charged with sexually assaulting a girl has been suspended without pay, according to Essex County Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter.
The officer, identified as James Pitts, of Montclair, was arrested on Friday at his home without incident.
According to report, the incidents started in March of this year with the last one occurring last week.
Pitts has been charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual contact and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Pitts was suspended following his arrest.