Editor’s note: The above video aired before the Ness County sheriff released information about Jones’ arrest.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The superintendent of a western Kansas school district was taken into custody on Friday.
According to the Ness County Sheriff’s Office, Western Plains USD 106 Superintendent Jeff Jones was arrested on suspicion of 10 charges:
- Making false information
- Computer unlawful acts; false representation with damages less than $100,000
- Official misconduct
- Interference with law enforcement
- Misuse of public funds; value under $1,000
- Permitting a false claim; value $1,000 to $25,000
- Contribute to child misconduct; encourage to commit a felony
- Interference with the judicial process; cause a witness to withhold or delay information in a felony case
- Aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim younger than 18
- Theft of property or services; value less than $1,500
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The sheriff said that this investigation is ongoing and that it is likely the actual charges will be different…