Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper arrested for child abuse.

Brandon, Miss., police have arrested a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper for child abuse.

Jesse Turberville, 28, of Brandon was arrested Aug. 27, WLBT reports.

After waiving a preliminary hearing, Turberville was released on $50,000 bond.

MHP said there will be no statements from the highway patrol because they consider it a personnel matter, according to WLBT, but Captain Johnny Poulos confirmed that Turberville is on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.