FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Fort Smith police say an officer
resigned shortly before being arrested on five felony counts of sexual assault.
Police arrested 31-year-old Billy Roweon Tuesday.
Police Chief Kevin Lindsey says Rowe is suspected of having
a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old — including once while on duty. Rowe
had been on paid leave since Sept. 11 when officers began investigation the
allegations against him.
Rowe was booked into the Sebastian County jail on $25,000
bond and is due in court Wednesday morning.