Corrupt Predator Cop Told He’s Free to Go—Then Arrested Over What Police Found on His Phone

#TrueCrime #PoliceInterrogation #Interrogation A trusted sheriff's detective becomes the target of a disturbing criminal investigation. On May 25, 2022, New Mexico state investigators questioned Robert Jesse Strand, a 39-year-old Sandoval County law enforcement officer, after tracing suspected child exploitation material to his personal phone. Strand was told he was free to leave. But hours later, he was arrested after investigators uncovered disturbing evidence on his devices. In this episode of **Evidence Lab Interrogation**, we examine the police interrogation, the evidence investigators had already gathered, and the investigation that ultimately led to Strand's conviction. In September 2025, Strand pleaded no contest to four charges involving child sexual exploitation material. He was sentenced to **six years in prison, five years of supervised probation, and lifetime sex offender registration.** Through authentic interrogation footage, original narration, and investigative analysis, we explore how a law enforcement officer became the subject of the very justice system he once served. **DISCLAIMER:** This documentary is presented for educational, investigative, and public-interest purposes. It does not glorify criminal activity. No exploitation material is shown, and victims' identities are protected. If you suspect a child is being exploited, report it to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline: https://report.cybertip.org Subscribe to **Evidence Lab Interrogation** for authentic police interrogations, compelling criminal investigations, and in-depth case analysis. #RobertStrand #TrueCrimeDocumentary #CriminalInvestigation #CorruptCop #PredatorCop #PoliceDetective #NewMexico #InterrogationRoom #CrimeDocumentary #EvidenceLabInterrogation