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flag A White County jail officer was arrested on sex and misconduct charges tied to a relationship with an inmate.

flag Darren R. Hays, a 57-year-old White County correctional officer, was arrested on March 11, 2026, on seven Class 3 felony charges, including six counts of custodial sexual misconduct and one count of official misconduct, allegedly related to a sexual relationship with a female inmate while on duty at the White County Jail. flag The investigation began in November 2025 after the sheriff’s office requested assistance from the Illinois State Police, leading to an arrest warrant and his detention at the Saline County Detention Center. flag Hays is on unpaid administrative leave and faces a maximum of five years in prison per charge. flag Authorities emphasize the charges are not proof of guilt, and no further details about the case have been released.

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