Alabama Trooper Arrested on Sex Charges

Ryan Christian Rhodes, a 26-year-old former Alabama state trooper, has been arrested on charges of electronic solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, and resisting arrest. His arrest is part of a two-day undercover operation conducted by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies, resulting in charges against eleven individuals in total. Rhodes resigned from his position on August 23, following his arrest at a hotel in Montgomery, where he allegedly communicated with a minor for sex. The operation aimed to combat child exploitation, with Sheriff Derrick Cunningham emphasizing the collective effort of law enforcement to protect young people. Rhodes reportedly resisted arrest, attempting to push deputies away when they tried to handcuff him. Authorities have indicated that further operations targeting similar offenses may occur in the future.