MILLER COUNTY – A central Missouri detention officer has been charged with having sex with a female inmate.

Miller County jailer Samuel Evans, of Eldon, was charged Friday with a felony of having sexual conduct with a prisoner. He posted $10,000 bond.

During an investigation, Evans admitted to having sexual contact with the inmate while working.

Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregoire said in a statement he was disappointed in Evans’ actions. He said he will not tolerate that type of conduct in his employees. “I expect Mr. Evans to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”