Upstate fire employee arrested for child sex crimes, officials report

Upstate fire employee arrested for child sex crimes, officials report

A Clinton, South Carolina, fire department employee was arrested and fired after being charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, officials said.

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The Clinton Fire Department reported the South Carolina Attorney General's Office and Laurens County Sheriff's Office arrested Glenn W.

The City of Clinton said in a statement that Sickles' employment was terminated immediately following the arrest.

"The City of Clinton is committed to maintaining high standards of professional conduct and accountability among its employees and to preserving the safety and trust of the community we serve," said city officials.

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Cause of fire under investigation

Sickles on Friday and charged him with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.