A Prince George’s County, Maryland police officer was arrested and charged with allegedly raping a woman during a traffic stop last week.

Ryan Macklin, 29, was charged with 1st-degree rape, 2nd-degree rape, perverted practice, 2nd-degree assault and 4th-degree sex offense.

The six-year police veteran was suspended from the department without pay, according to WTTG TV.

A preliminary investigation shows Macklin assaulted the woman after pulling her over early Thursday morning.

He is accused of forcing the woman to perform a sex act on him while they were both seated in his marked patrol car.

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