NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News firefighter and medic has been arrested for alleged sex crimes against children, according to Suffolk police.
Alex Buenaga was arrested Friday, January 24 in relation to an FBI investigation. Police did not comment on the nature of the investigation and did not provide any details regarding any charges.
The city of Newport News says that Buenaga has been placed on administrative leave and that the safety and well-being of their community is this top priority.
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Records show he faces child sexual assault and pornography charges as well as drug offenses.
Police did not release anymore information about Buenaga's case. He is currently booked in the Western Tidewater Regional Jail.
