A male police officer has been arrested and is being questioned as authorities intensify their investigation into the disappearance of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul.

According to a report by Nature Isle News (NIN), police confirmed that the officer was taken into custody in connection with the teenager’s disappearance on July 24, 2026.

Police reportedly indicated that investigators believe the officer may have been the last person known to have been with Jerbiah around the time she disappeared.

The development marks a significant turn in the investigation as authorities continue efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s disappearance and determine her whereabouts.

No further details have been released about the officer or the circumstances that led to his arrest and questioning.

The investigation remains ongoing.