Jason Scites, 45, of Van Buren, was taken into custody on Monday, July 21, 2025, following an investigation that uncovered evidence of inappropriate online communication between Scites and a minor.

Scites was relieved of duty and transported to the Crawford County Detention Center.

VBPD Chief Jonathan Wear terminated Scites after his arrest and has formally submitted a request for decertification to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.