BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Bakersfield police Officer Marc Lugo was arraigned Thursday on federal charges alleging attempted sexual exploitation of a minor and receipt and distribution of child pornography. He could get decades in prison if convicted.

Lugo, wearing a striped dress shirt and black pants, long black hair pulled back, surrendered himself and was brought into the federal courthouse in Bakersfield for the 2:30 p.m. arraignment. Two U.S. Marshals stood near him.

Defense attorney David A. Torres entered not guilty pleas on Lugo's behalf. A detention hearing was set for next week. In the meantime, he'll remain in custody.

Lugo remains on paid administrative leave, a police spokesperson said Thursday.

Sheriff's detectives arrested Lugo on May 5 after learning an Instagram ac

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