The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a recent internal investigation into alleged misuse of the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) system has concluded, and no wrongdoing was found.
“Anytime anyone runs someone through ACIC, there is a traceablerecord,” stated Sebastian County Sheriff Hobe Runion. “It tells who ran it, who they are running and when it was ran.”
Because the accusation was determined to be unfounded, Resident News Network is withholding the name of the deputy who alleged misconduct was wagered. The investigation centered on whether the deputy had improperly accessed criminal records through ACIC at the request of a former Mansfield firefighter. The records in question involved the newly appointed Mansfield fire chief.
“I appreciated him acknowledging that he—the current chief—was wrong and was wrongly influenced by city leadership,” the former firefighter said. “However, it is not only untrue, it is reckless to accuse public servants of felony-level misconduct based on personal motives and without any proof.”
Mansfield Mayor Buddy Black has stated that he had no knowledge of the allegation or subsequent CID investigation.
The inquiry has been closed, and the allegations were determined to be unfounded.
We will continue to follow any related news developments—particularly those involving the state of the city—and will disclose, in full, any information that has relevance to our staff.
