Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff John Staley
#440 Dee Dee Lane, Lonoke, Arkansas 72086
(501) 743-9007 or (501) 676-0414
Fax: (501) 676-3017
MEDIA RELEASE
RELEASE DATE: IMMEDIATE FOR MORE INFORMATION
REFERENCE: PUBLIC INFORMATION CONTACT: Lt. James Kulesa
(501) 676-0414 or (501) 743-9007
INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST AND DISMISSAL FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sheriff John Staley released today that two employees of the Sheriff’s Office had been terminated and later arrested by the Arkansas State Police. The employees were identified as former Investigator Steve Morgan and his wife Misty Morgan who held an administrative position. The action stemmed from a complaint received by the Sheriff, Chief Jackie Davis of the Cabot Police Department and Lonoke County Prosecutor Chuck Graham. Upon receiving the complaint which involved improper procedures concerning an investigation, the Arkansas State Police conducted the investigation. As a result of the investigation arrest warrants were obtained and served for the offense of; (03 counts) Release/Disclosure to an unauthorized person, a felony offense. |