Mountain Home Man Arrested In Ward On Five Child-Related Charges

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A Mountain Home man faces five charges involving alleged sexual conduct and prohibited material involving minors following an arrest by the Ward Police Department.

Jamesen Diederichs, 53, was arrested at approximately 8:16 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, according to booking information.

The booking record lists Diederichs’ address as Mountain Home.

FIVE CHARGES LISTED

Booking information lists the following charges against Diederichs:

Sexual assault, fourth degree

Traveling for the purpose of an unlawful sex act with a minor

Pandering or possessing visual or printed material depicting sexual conduct with a child

Internet stalking of a child

Distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexual conduct involving a child

The publicly provided booking information does not contain an affidavit or narrative describing the circumstances leading to the arrest.

The record also does not provide information concerning the length of the investigation, where the alleged offenses occurred or whether other agencies participated.

COURT APPEARANCE SCHEDULED

Diederichs is scheduled to appear at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Lonoke County Circuit Court.

No bond information was included in the booking information provided.

The case remains subject to court proceedings.

An arrest and the filing of criminal charges are not proof of guilt. Diederichs is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

ARREST INFORMATION:

Name: Jamesen Diederichs

Age: 53

Sex: Male

Address: Mountain Home, Arkansas

Arresting Agency: Ward Police Department

Arrest Date: Sept. 4, 2026

Arrest Time: 8:16 p.m.

Court Date: Sept. 8, 2026

Court Time: 8 a.m.

Court: Lonoke County Circuit Court

 

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