A man has been arrested for horrific alleged crimes in Searcy, Arkansas and Beebe, Arkansas. He was arrested on December 31st.
Jason William Gude, a 37-year-old resident of Fox, Arkansas, has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault involving minors. The charges stem from incidents reported to have occurred between 2010 and 2021. You can view his mugshot below provided by White County Sheriff’s Office.
Rape Case In Searcy, Arkansas Leads To Man’s Arrest
Documents from the case show a wide-range of allegations going back two years.
Gude is accused of engaging in sexual activity with two minors, one from Searcy, Arkansas and the other from Beebe, Arkansas. Both were under his guardianship, with the victims’ ages ranging from 6 to 13 during the alleged crimes. He faces six felony charges, including four counts of rape and two counts of second-degree sexual assault.
The allegations came to light when the White County Sheriff’s Department was alerted in March 2022. Both victims provided detailed accounts of the abuse in separate interviews conducted at the Children’s Safety Center and the Sheriff’s Department.
Upon his interview with law enforcement, Gude denied the allegations but provided no further details regarding his involvement.
The case has shocked the local community, emphasizing the need for vigilance and support for child protection services in White County. Further details are expected as the legal proceedings continue.