TEXARKANA, Texas – The grimy details of a federal sex scandal have emerged as Shelonda Chares, a 38-year-old Texarkana Bureau of Prisons employee, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven in the Eastern District of Texas.
The harrowing tale began on June 1, 2014, when Chares, then employed as a Case Manager at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, reportedly engaged in a sexual act with an inmate detained within the facility. Today, her actions have landed her in hot water, as she faces up to 15 years in federal prison.
U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced the charges against Chares, who has been charged with sexual abuse of a ward. The case is being jointly investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Inspector General and the Bureau of Prisons, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Locker handling the prosecution.
Despite the gravity of her crime, a sentencing date for Chares has yet to be set. Her actions have sent shockwaves through the prison system, highlighting the critical need for integrity among corrections officers.
This case serves as a stark reminder that even within the walls of a federal correctional facility, the line between correction and corruption can blur in the worst ways. As the investigation continues, it is hoped that justice will be served and any systemic issues within the Bureau of Prisons will be addressed to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Shelonda Chares’ fall from grace serves as a cautionary tale for those who work within the criminal justice system. Her guilty plea underscores the serious nature of the charges, and her sentence awaits with bated breath from the public and legal community alike.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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