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Craighead County Detention Center Officer Terminated, Arrested for Sexual Assault

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, News

Craighead County Detention Center Officer Terminated, Arrested for Sexual Assault

Photo: Craighead County Sheriffs Office


Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A detention center officer at the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated.

According to a news release from Craighead County Sheriff’s Office Marty Boyd, detention center officer Ashton Rose was terminated after an investigation regarding misconduct.

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The release added that Craighead County prosecuting attorneys reviewed the findings and issued a warrant for sexual assault in the second degree.

Rose was arrested on Aug. 11 at 10:32 a.m. and was released at 11:05 a.m., according to the online jail roster. He is awaiting a bond hearing.

This is a developing story. JRN will provide updates as they are available.

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