BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield police detective accused of child sex crimes is expected to remain in federal custody after prosecutors moved to block his release.
Federal prosecutors filed a motion Tuesday to revoke a judge’s decision allowing Detective Marc Lugo, 36, to be released under strict supervision.
Lugo is accused of contacting a 15-year-old girl from South Carolina on social media with the intent to commit a sexual offense.
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Earlier in the day, a judge had ordered Lugo’s release under several conditions, including house arrest, GPS monitoring, and restrictions on electronic devices and internet connection.
However, just hours later, the U.S. Attorney’s Office argued Lugo poses “a danger to the community by clear and convincing evidence,” citing what prosecutors describe as explicit text exchanges between Lugo and the teen.
Lugo had been expected to leave federal custody at 8 a.m. Wednesday, less than a week after his arrest. But because of the government’s motion, he will remain detained until the matter is reviewed by another judge.
It’s not yet known when that hearing will take place.
Lugo is also scheduled for a previously set preliminary hearing on November 13.