Adam King (Source: Johnson County Jail)
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas - Jail records show the Johnson County sheriff has been arrested on felony abuse and corruption charges.
Johnson County Sheriff King Arrested
What we know:
Sheriff Adam King is charged with one misdemeanor and two felonies for official oppression, sexual harassment and retaliation against a witness. He was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday.
Records show he was arrested by his own deputies, but Johnson County officials say the investigation began about six weeks ago.
As of Thursday morning, King was no longer booked into the Johnson County Jail. It is not clear what his bond was set at.
What they're saying:
Johnson County Judge Christopher Boedeker told FOX 4:
"The indictments are the culmination of a months-long investigation by the Texas Rangers. County officials are not privy to the details of the investigation.
As soon as county officials were made aware of the allegations, we referred the case to the Texas Rangers for an independent investigation. While Mr. King is entitled to a presumption of innocence, no person is above the law."
What's next:
His next court appearance has not been released.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Johnson County officials.