A trooper at the Florida Highway Patrol found himself behind bars Wednesday on charges relating to child pornography.
45-year-old Christopher Chappell is facing a charge of accessing child pornography with intent to view. He is being held on no bond on a hold from the U.S. Marshals office.
Chappell was a member of Troop L in the FHP, which covers Lake Worth and the Davie district in Broward. He served as district commander based out of Davie, but his name and picture was removed from the website.
FHP confirmed Thursday he is no longer employment with the department.
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