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Trial Dates Set for Former Craighead County Detention Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Inmate

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, News

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Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Trial dates are set for a former Craighead County detention officer accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile inmate.

The court scheduling order shows that a motion and plea day for Ashton Rose, 32, is scheduled for Oct. 28 and Nov. 9. A jury trial is scheduled for Nov. 16-20.

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Rose faces a charge of second-degree sexual assault, a Class B felony, following his arrest in August.

According to the probable cause affidavit, the charges stem from an incident in July at a juvenile detention facility, where evidence indicated Rose coerced a female juvenile inmate into inappropriate contact in exchange for avoiding extra jail time.

The document stated that Rose admitted to the contact during a police interview. He was terminated from his position by the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office following the investigation.

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