Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner, who has been free despite facing federal criminal charges since November 2023, is back in jail following his arrest in April 2024. Finkbeiner was arrested on state charges of sexual solicitation and unauthorized use of the Arkansas Criminal Information Center. His attorneys, Jeff Rosenzweig and Bill James, confirmed that he surrendered to authorities and was taken to the Saline County jail. Finkbeiner allegedly violated the terms of his release by tampering with a witness, resulting in his re-incarceration after briefly being taken into custody by the FBI.
The specific details of the federal warrant and charges against Finkbeiner have been sealed, with a detention hearing scheduled for Thursday at the federal court in Hot Springs. The federal charges against Finkbeiner, who is 47 years old, include tampering with a witness, misprision of a felony, being an unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm, making false statements to a federal agency, and concealing a material fact from a governmental agency.
Despite these ongoing legal issues, Finkbeiner has continued to serve as sheriff, although he is prohibited from carrying out any law enforcement-related duties. His repeated arrests and legal troubles have raised concerns about his ability to effectively serve as a law enforcement official. The case continues to develop as Finkbeiner remains in custody while awaiting his next hearing.
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