Arlington County Deputy Sheriff faces wire fraud charge

An Arlington County Deputy Sheriff is facing a conspiracy to commit wire fraud charge in Georgia.

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The Arlington County sheriff’s office declined to elaborate on the circumstances surrounding India Middleton’s arrest by the United States Postal Inspection Service.

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She has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into the matter.

"We take any and all allegations of staff misconduct seriously and can ensure the public that a comprehensive internal investigation will be conducted," the sheriff’s office said.

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Middleton joined the agency in September 2015.

She is currently assigned to court security.


 

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