On Tuesday, the Trenton Police Department confirmed that one of their officers was under investigation for messaging a minor; meanwhile, the Missouri State Highway Patrol was interviewing a 16-year-old about an alleged rape.
Michael Wilson, a 25-year-old police officer, was charged with statutory rape after that interview on Dec. 9. He was fired from the Trenton Police Department the same day.
âThe female disclosed on or about Sept. 3. (the incident) took place at Mr. Wilsonâs residence, located inside the city limits of Trenton,â Cpl. Adam McAtee, of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, wrote in a probable cause affidavit. âThe female advised she disclosed her age to Mr. Wilson prior to (the incident).â