Sheriff's Deputy Charged for Inappropriate Contact with a Prisoner

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News Release: 10/082/0140/sb/(4)
March 24, 2010

Sheriff’s Deputy Charged for Inappropriate Contact with a Prisoner

Mason Police District – A Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff was arrested after an investigation determined he was allegedly engaged in inappropriate contact with a female prisoner. The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office contacted police on Wednesday, March 17, after they learned of the allegation.

Police detectives determined a 25-year-old female prisoner was admitted as a patient at a local hospital. Sheriff’s deputies maintained guard duty over her during her stay. During the overnight hours of Monday, March 8 into the early morning on March 9, a deputy sheriff and the prisoner allegedly engaged in sex acts.

Police obtained a warrant and on Monday, March 22, the Sheriff’s Office arrested the deputy. James Lee Heinz, 36, was charged with carnal knowledge of an inmate, a class six felony. Heinz was employed with the Sheriff’s Office for two years.

Heinz, Lee