FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick County Sheriff's deputy has been charged for allegedly assaulting a six-year-old child.
Deputy First Class Allan Mandujano, 29, allegedly committed the assault on March 21.
Maryland State Police began investigating him the next day at the request of Child Protective Services and the Sheriff's Office.
Later that afternoon the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office signed off on charging Mandujano with second degree child abuse and assault.
He joined the Sheriff's Office in June 2021 as a lateral transfer from Prince George's County.
Sheriff Chuck Jenkins issued a statement in response to the charges.
“The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is made up of highly trained professionals in law enforcement and corrections,” said Jenkins. “The actions of one deputy should not reflect on the entire agency.”
