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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A former jail deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was indicted on charges of misconduct and sexual contact with an inmate.
Charles Edwards, 37, who gave a 131 West Drive Address, was booked on $15,000 bond Thursday, according to a news release.
“As soon as the allegations were made against Edwards, we followed our established procedure by placing him on administrative leave with pay and began an internal investigation,” said Sheriff John Fuson. “At the conclusion of the investigation, evidence warranted immediate termination and required our findings to be presented to the grand jury, as is required by the Official Misconduct statute.”
Edwards did provide a confession during the investigation.
Because of the nature of the case, and because it has yet to go to trial, no other details will be released at this time.