MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — The Chief of the Secret Service Uniformed Division has confirmed that the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrested an off-duty Secret Service officer.

John Andrew Spillman is accused of indecent exposure.

At the time of his arrest, Spillman was an employee of the U.S. Secret Service based in Washington, D.C.

Officials said he was immediately placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the criminal case and internal review.

Secret Service Chief of Police Richard MacAuley released a statement to Local 10 News which read:

“We are aware of the arrest of an off-duty Secret Service officer by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. The alleged conduct is unacceptable and stands in stark contrast to the professionalism and integrity that I demand of our personnel. This agency takes these matters with the utmost seriousness; consequently, the individual has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of this criminal matter and a complete and thorough internal investigation.”

Spillman was in the Miami District as part of a detail that provided exterior security screening for an event, according to authorities.

His assignment had concluded the day prior and he was off-duty at the time of his arrest, officials said.

Member of US Secret Service arrested in Miami-Dade

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