Chadwick Jackson, 60, of King George, an officer at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, is facing charges following the investigation into claims that the 60-year-old had inappropriate contact with a female inmate.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, deputies were tipped off regarding Jackson's alleged actions.
"Due to the nature of the allegations, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division responded, (and) as a result of their investigation (Jackson) was taken into custody later that day," officials said.
Jackson was charged with three counts of sexual battery and two counts of carnal knowledge of a prisoner by a correctional officer.
He's being held at the same jail on a $3,000 secured bond.
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