De Queen, Arkansas. Former LE officer charged with third degree sexual assault

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A De Queen police officer has been fired and is currently in custody on a sexual assault charge.

A woman was booked into the Sevier County Jail and Detention Center on Friday, April 24 on an unrelated criminal charge.

During the booking process, she disclosed an alleged sexual assault involving a City of De Queen police officer that reportedly happened on March 26.

This prompted an investigation and resulted in the immediate termination of Ty Phillips by Chief of Police Scott Simmons following his arrest on Saturday morning, April 25.

De Queen Police Officer Ty Phillips fired, held in custody ahead of anticipated felony sexual assault charge

A De Queen police officer, Ty Phillips, has been fired and is currently in custody on an anticipated felony charge of sexual assault in the third degree.

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Phillips appeared Monday morning before Circuit Court Judge Bryan Chesshir in Pike County Circuit Court via JailLink for his initial appearance. He will be represented by Public Defender Tish Martin. His bond was set at $50,000, and Judge Chesshir issued a no-contact order with the alleged victim.

Phillips is expected to be formally charged with third-degree sexual assault by Thursday, April 30, in Sevier County Circuit Court.

Former De Queen Police Officer being held on criminal charges - Southwest Arkansas Radio

At approximately 5:30 p.m., an adult female was booked into the Sevier County Jail and Detention Cen

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