HYATTSVILLE, Md. - A former Hyattsville Police officer was sentenced to 27 years in prison after he was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and rape, according to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.
What we know:
Jonathan Monge, 38, was also ordered to serve five years of supervised probation upon his release from prison and will be required to register as a sex offender for life.
Monge was accused of sexually abusing a minor who he had temporary care and custody of between December 2024 and September 2025, according to court documents.
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Monge, who worked with the Hyattsville Police Department for five years, was placed on administrative leave without pay following his arrest.
After his conviction in March, the department said Monge was no longer employed by them.
"Conduct of this nature is deeply troubling and inconsistent with the values and standards expected of anyone associated with this department and damages the trust our community places in us," the department said in a March statement.
The police department declined to share any additional comments.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office, Prince George's County Sheriff's Office and previous FOX 5 DC reporting.