PHOENIX (AP) - A state Child Protective Services worker has been fired after being accused of trying to buy heroin from undercover Phoenix police detectives.
Police say 35-year-old Leyla Sadikovic was arrested Thursday evening after she allegedly bought imitation heroin for $200 after arriving at a location in a state vehicle.
According to police, Sadikovic solicited drugs from a person involved in one of her CPS cases and later told detectives she was investigating her clients.
CPS’ internal affairs division cooperated with police in their investigation.
A Division of Child Safety and Family Services spokeswoman says Sadikovic was fired Friday.
Sadikovic has been released from jail without bond after being charged with attempted possession of a narcotic drug.
Her attorney says Sadikovic has no criminal record and calls the arrest an isolated situation.
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