Cop's Wife's Clothes Allegedly Traded for Sex

(Austin, Texas) A 45-year-old Austin Police Officer, Scott Lando, has been placed on paid leave while authorities investigate allegations that he hired a woman, Denise Pfeifer, for sex.

During a four-month period in 2006, Lando reportedly met Pfeifer while he was on duty and took her to his home on at least one occasion.

As part of her payment, Lando opened his wife's closet to the woman, allowing her to take a pair of black Harley-Davidson leather boots that were still in the box, jewel-studded jeans and a pink and yellow top, the affidavit said.

Lando, 45, told the woman his wife "would never miss" the clothes, according to the document.

The woman, Denise Pfeifer, also told investigators that Lando took her on shopping trips to Wal-Mart and a North Austin Payless ShoeSource, paid for a meal at a restaurant on North Lamar Boulevard and allowed her to take a bath in a whirlpool tub at his Cedar Park home, the affidavit said.

Pfeifer has a Texas prison record, serving five years for several burglary convictions. She met Lando when he was responding to an assault call which led to Lando allegedly paying Pfeifer $70 to have sex with him in his patrol car.

The investigation continues.