GRESHAM, Ore. — The Gresham police officer who pleaded not guilty after being indicted on multiple charges related to sexual conduct with an underage girl has resigned from the department.

The Gresham Police Department said in a brief statement that Hector Carranza had resigned Friday.

"Due to the ongoing criminal case, the City of Gresham and Gresham Police Department are unable to provide additional information," the agency concluded.

The allegations are not related to on-duty conduct or involve individuals connected to any criminal investigation Carranza was a part of, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

Carranza had been employed by the department since 2014. Police began investigating him after receiving a complaint last November, then was immediately p

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