Post by Critique on Jan 13, 2007 3:21:11 GMT -5
BENTONVILLE, Ark. A retired Arkansas State Police trooper has pleaded guilty in Bentonville to child porn charges and was sentenced to five years in prison.
Sixty-year-old Joe Hutchens of Bella Vista, who is also a former bailiff, must additionally register as a sex offender.
Hutchens told Circuit Judge Tom Keith that he felt -- quote -- "humbled, embarrassed and ashamed" -- of his actions.
Hutchens retired in May 2004 after working 28 years as a state trooper. Most recently, Hutchens was the bailiff for Circuit Judge David Clinger in Benton County.
Hutchens was caught by an F-B-I unit that targeted crimes against children. His wife and two daughters were present for yesterday's sentencing.
www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=5924364
Sixty-year-old Joe Hutchens of Bella Vista, who is also a former bailiff, must additionally register as a sex offender.
Hutchens told Circuit Judge Tom Keith that he felt -- quote -- "humbled, embarrassed and ashamed" -- of his actions.
Hutchens retired in May 2004 after working 28 years as a state trooper. Most recently, Hutchens was the bailiff for Circuit Judge David Clinger in Benton County.
Hutchens was caught by an F-B-I unit that targeted crimes against children. His wife and two daughters were present for yesterday's sentencing.
www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=5924364