Pope County jail corrections officer arrested on alleged CSAM charges

WatchPope County jail corrections officer arrested on alleged CSAM chargesby Kylon Williams

The Pope County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center has announced that 26-year-old Chance Michael Panther, a male corrections officer at the detention center, has been arrested following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police and Homeland Security. (PHOTO: Pope County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center)

1CommentShare storySharetopics: Pope CountyChance PantherCorrections officerChild sexual abuse materialArkansas State PoliceHomeland SecurityDetention centerSheriff WilsonPOPE COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — The Pope County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center has announced that 26-year-old Chance Michael Panther, a male corrections officer at the detention center, has been arrested following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police and Homeland Security.

Panther was terminated from his position and taken into custody by Arkansas State Police and Homeland Security immediately after the launch of the investigation.

He was taken into custody on charges of alleged distribution, viewing, and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Sheriff Wilson stated that these alleged incidents did not take place while Panther was on duty or using the Detention Center computers.

He continued his statement, saying that the allegations against Panther happened outside of the Detention Center and do not reflect the professionalism and conduct that is expected of the employees that work there.