Lanious apologized during the proceedings, saying, “I take full responsibility from the onset of this. This will never take place again in my life. It has been an eye-opener.”

Lanious said the embarrassment from this situation has kept him from interacting with the public.

“After this all came to light, I felt like I was a prisoner in my own house. I felt like I couldn’t go anywhere. I let a lot of people down,” he said. “I know that what I did was wrong. I can guarantee that none of this will ever take place again.”

His attorney, Steve Rice, asked the court to consider Lanious’ career, with seven years as a police officer with the Air Force and 16 years as an officer in Adams County.

Lanious was a patrolman with the Carroll Valley Police Department in Adams County until he resigned in 2013.

“He has had an illustrious career as a law enforcement officer until this situation,” Rice said.

Assistant District Attorney Erin Bloxham said because of his career path, Lanious has to be held accountable for his actions.