UPDATE: Sparta firefighter and Ho-Chunk police employee pleads not guilty to child enticement and solicitation

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SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- In Monroe County court Tuesday, not guilty pleas were entered for a former Sparta firefighter and Ho-Chunk Police Department employee facing multiple charges, including child enticement and attempted sexual assault of a child.

27-year-old Peter Schneider stood mute in court as his attorneys entered the not guilty pleas on his behalf. Authorities allege Schneider requested nude photos and attempted to meet with a 17-year-old on several occasions.

Schneider is currently free on a $1,500 cash bond and is scheduled to return for a pre-trial conference on Sept. 9.

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A 26-year-old man who serves as both a Sparta firefighter and an employee of the Ho-Chunk Police Department has been arrested for child enticement and solicitation of nude images from a child.

According to a release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested Peter Schneider Friday.

Authorities said evidence showed Schneider requested nude photos from a 17-year-old on several occasions, as well as having asked them to meet in a private area for sexual contact.

Schneider is an employee of the Ho-Chunk Police Department and is a firefighter with the Sparta Area Fire District. The sheriff's office says the initial information related to the incident was brought to their attention by fire chief Mike Arnold.

Per a release from Arnold Friday afternoon, "Firefighter Peter Schneider has been placed on administrative leave at this time pending an ongoing investigation with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office."

Schneider has been relieved of his duties at the Ho-Chunk Police Department, according to the sheriff's office.

A judge ordered Schneider held on a $1,500 cash bond.

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