Griffin: ‘Public officials are obligated to act in the public’s interest’
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Josh Jackson, 41, a former Horseshoe Bend municipal employee, on three felony counts:
“I am grateful for the diligent work of Special Agent Steve Moore of my office’s Public Integrity Unit that led to an arrest and conviction in this case. I also thank 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Drew Smith for his office’s efforts.
“Public officials are obligated to act in the public’s interest. My office will continue to pursue investigations like these to maintain the trust of Arkansans in those who serve them.”
Following an investigation by the Public Integrity Unit, Jackson surrendered himself to the Izard County Jail on November 27, 2023, on charges stemming from his use of a Horseshoe Bend Municipal Recreation Improvement District credit card while he also served—in an unrelated capacity—on the city council.
On October 22, Jackson entered negotiated guilty pleas to Theft of Property greater than $25,000, a Class B Felony; Forgery, a Class C Felony; and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, a Class D Felony. He was sentenced to six years of probation, a $1,500 fine, and is required to pay restitution of $30,112 within 30 days.
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