Arkansas County Detention Officer Arrested and Fired in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation, MyArkLaMiss Reports

A detention officer in Pope County, Arkansas, was arrested and fired following an investigation into child sexual abuse material, MyArkLaMiss reported on October 10. According to the outlet, the investigation examined allegations that the officer distributed, viewed and possessed the material.

The outlet reported that the officer's employment was terminated in connection with the arrest. The allegations are accusations at this stage and have not been tested in court.

This site does not publish the names of people accused of crimes. MyArkLaMiss's full report, including the specific counts and the agency's statement, is linked above.