Thurston County corrections deputy accused of sexual misconduct with jail inmate

A Thurston County corrections deputy was booked into jail Tuesday on suspicion of sexual misconduct involving a jail inmate, the Sheriff’s Office announced.

The corrections deputy, a woman, has worked at the jail for 11 years. She is set to appear in Thurston County Superior Court Wednesday afternoon.

The Olympian does not name suspects until they appear in court.

On Sept. 12, the female inmate disclosed “sexual misconduct” with the deputy that occurred in August.

The deputy was immediately placed on administrative leave and an investigation was launched. Probable cause was established and the deputy was arrested on suspicion of custodial sexual misconduct, a felony.

During the deputy’s tenure, there have been no other similar allegations, according to the sheriff’s office.

This story was originally published September 25, 2018 at 3:42 PM.