It’s Larry Mendte’s turn.

Philly.com and Channel 6 are the first to report that the main anchor on CBS3 is at the center of an FBI probe for possibly snooping on former co-anchor Alycia Lane.

Mendte’s personal computer has been confiscated and officials told CBS3 not to destroy any work files.  The probe is looking into the possibility that Mendte snooped in Lane’s personal e-mail account, which is considered a federal crime.

Mendte’s attorney says FBI agents approached Mendte Thursday on allegations allegedly made by Lane.  Lane’s attorney denies such comments.

CBS3 is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney’s office.  In a statement, the station said, “Late this week CBS3 became aware of an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office regarding anchor Larry Mendte. CBS3 is cooperating fully with that office in this investigation.”

Mendte’s current co-anchor Susan Barnett was on the air solo Friday night. According to Philly.com, he showed up for work Friday but suddenly left. And yes, his bio is still on CBS3’s Web site, as linked to above.

Please note that a report like this and those on other media would only occur in a media-obsessed town like Philadelphia.  It’s a crazy city in which we live.

Photos courtesy 6abc.com.