Authorities have launched an investigation after photos showed a U.S. marshal having sex on the roof of the federal courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.



U.S. Attorney's spokeswoman Dawn Mayko tells Pennlive.com the office was made aware of the photos on Wednesday. She says they depict a couple engaged in sex acts on the roof of the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse.

An investigation revealed that one of the people involved is a U.S. marshal, said U.S. Marshal Service spokesman Tony Nelson.

"An initial inquiry has determined that one of the individuals involved is an employee of the United States Marshal Service," said Nelson. "Given this fact, the incident is under further investigation and it will be handled in accordance with USMS policy. In the meantime, we are confident that the security integrity of the courthouse is intact."