sentchael johnson's family a statement through his attorney tonight. it says -- we're reporting live at baltimore city police headquarters. >> the principal at union academy where she attended high school in north carolina spoke out today. >> we will still be dealing with this as a family, as the community, and that a school. our thoughts and prayers go out to her and our family. >> before she vanished, she was an honor student at union academy. she was on track to graduate early. >> the lead investigator of the case was suspended earlier this week leading to questions of credibility. we continue our team coverage with that part of the story. >> detective daniel nichols and is suspended and under investigation. he allegedly misused city resources and led an unauthorized raised in an attempt to locate his own 15- year-old daughter. he is accused of using his police power to force his way into in northeast baltimore apartments and night. one of the residence has filed a complaint of aggravated assault. his daughter was reported missing in baltimore count