Documenting arrests and new criminal charges involving people in positions of public trust, authority, and community influence.
NOTICE:All charges are allegations. Inclusion does not imply guilt. Cases are documented from public records and credible news sources.
Church youth pastor/leader
KY • Oct 2, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
Jared Denney was arrested on charges including grooming, procuring or promoting use of a minor by electronic means, and distributing obscene matter to minors. Investigators allege conduct involving a 15-year-old while he served as a youth pastor.
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former Charleston County detention deputy
SC • Oct 2, 2026
Charged with misconduct in office. The warrant alleges improper contact with an inmate and privileges granted while she was on duty.
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President, Satsuma City School Board
AL • Oct 2, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
Satsuma school board president Kory Wesley was booked on first-degree human trafficking and attempting-to-elude charges, according to the Mobile County sheriff. Reporting says he was released the same day.
WWT-284
Alabama state representative, District 65
AL • Oct 2, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
Alabama state representative Brett Easterbrook was booked on first-degree human trafficking and prostitution charges, according to the Mobile County sheriff. Reporting says he was released the same day.
WWT-283
Post ISD band director
TX • Oct 2, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
Bruce Bailey Jr., identified in reporting as a Post ISD band director, was arrested on a charge of possessing child pornography. Reporting says he was placed on leave.
WWT-282
School Drum Coach
CA • Oct 2, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
Jacob Meier, a part-time Buchanan High School percussion coach, was arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses involving a former student. Police said parents reported the alleged conduct.
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Horizon Elementary School teacher, Sterling
VA • Oct 2, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
charged with assault and battery after an alleged incident involving a student. Issued a summons; investigation ongoing. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Loudoun County, VA
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deacon, paramedic and registered nurse, Dongola
IL • Oct 2, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
Charges Filed Oct. 2: 12 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material involving a child under 13. The release does not give arrest date. Held pending an Oct. 5 detention hearing. Illinois Attorney General. illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
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Tuskawilla Middle School teacher, Seminole County
FL • Oct 1, 2026 • 09/28/2026-10/04/2026
Arrested on a child-abuse charge after deputies alleged she dragged a student by the arm. The report identifies the arrest day as Tuesday; Sept. 29 is the corresponding date. On administrative leave; investigation ongoing. WKMG. clickorlando.com
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Law Enforcement
MI • Oct 1, 2026
charged and arraigned
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Who We Trust is an independent public accountability project. We document publicly reported arrests and new criminal charges involving individuals who hold positions of authority, professional responsibility, or community influence — including law enforcement, elected officials, educators, clergy, healthcare providers, and others entrusted with public welfare.
Every case is sourced from public records and verified news reporting. We do not publish unverified allegations. All charges are allegations unless and until proven in court.