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Distributing,Possessing,Viewing Sexually Explicit images involving a child

05/29/2015

James Bruce Smith mugshot

 

 

 

Press Release

 

On May 29, 2015, Hempstead County Deputies arrested 44 year old James Bruce Smith of Hope for Distributing, possessing, or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, a Class C Felony.

 

An investigation by Hempstead County investigators and Arkansas State Police CACD revealed that Smith had sent several nude photos of himself to a 16 year old female. Smith also received nude photos from a 16 year old female.

 

Smith was booked into the Hempstead County Jail and is awaiting a first court appearance.