In May 2016, Van Buren, a 27-year-old jail employee, was arrested for malfeasance in office after engaging in sexual communication via text messages and pictures with a female inmate. His bail was set at $10,000. Sheriff Bud Torres emphasized that employees are held to a higher standard and that such conduct is unacceptable. ([wbrz.com](https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigation-into-pointe-coupee-jail-employee-firings-and-resignations-over?utm_source=openai))
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